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The Minnesota Wild (3-1-1) visit the Winnipeg Jets (3-1-1) after Kirill Kaprizov recorded a hat trick in the Wild's 4-1 win against the Florida Panthers. The outing on Tuesday starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which squad we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.
Wild vs. Jets Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Wild 3, Jets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-111)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a 3-1-1 record overall, with a -1-1 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Minnesota finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
- The Wild have scored three or more goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
- In the four games when Minnesota has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 2-1-1 record (five points).
- In the three games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in two games. The Wild went 1-0-1 in those contests (three points).
Jets Splits and Trends
- The Jets (3-1-1 overall) have posted a record of -1-1 in contests that have required OT this season.
- Winnipeg has earned seven points (3-0-1) in its four games decided by one goal.
- This season the Jets scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- The Jets have earned seven points in their four games with at least three goals scored.
- Winnipeg has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 1-0-1 (three points).
- The Jets have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Jets AVG | Jets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 3.00 | Goals Scored | 2.60 | 23rd |
| 2nd | 1.80 | Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 19th |
| 8th | 29.0 | Shots | 26.2 | 19th |
| 20th | 28.0 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 25th |
| 2nd | 37.50% | Power Play % | 28.57% | 6th |
| 2nd | 94.12% | Penalty Kill % | 90.91% | 6th |
Wild vs. Jets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:15 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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