The Minnesota Wild (28-14-9) host the Detroit Red Wings (31-16-4), who have won three in a row, on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games, the Red Wings have put up a 7-2-1 record after putting up 32 total goals (nine power-play goals on 38 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 23.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 21 goals in those games.
Wild vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Wild 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-158)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 28-14-9 overall and 9-9-18 in overtime games.
- Minnesota is 8-2-6 (22 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the eight times this season the Wild ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-5-2 record, good for four points.
- Minnesota has scored exactly two goals in 11 games this season (3-6-2 record, eight points).
- The Wild have scored at least three goals in 32 games (24-3-5, 53 points).
- In the 21 games when Minnesota has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 28 points after finishing 12-5-4.
- In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 13-5-5 (31 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 27 times, and went 14-9-4 (32 points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a record of 31-16-4 this season and are 10-4-14 in overtime matchups.
- Detroit has earned 32 points (15-2-2) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Red Wings recorded only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- When Detroit has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 11 points (5-4-1 record).
- The Red Wings have scored more than two goals in 32 games, earning 55 points from those contests.
- This season, Detroit has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 23 games has a record of 16-6-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 15-8-3 (33 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 16-7-1 to record 33 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.16 | Goals Scored | 3.08 | 17th |
| 7th | 2.82 | Goals Allowed | 2.98 | 14th |
| 11th | 28.7 | Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| 26th | 29.6 | Shots Allowed | 28 | 15th |
| 8th | 23.81% | Power Play % | 24.84% | 6th |
| 27th | 77.17% | Penalty Kill % | 79.26% | 17th |
Wild vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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