The Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) will aim to continue a six-game road win streak when they square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-10-2) on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our pick for who will claim the victory in Thursday's matchup.
Over the past 10 outings for the Maple Leafs, their offense has scored 35 goals while their defense has given up 33 (they have a 4-6-0 record in those games). In 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (27.3% conversion rate).
Wild vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Wild 4, Maple Leafs 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-154)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 13-3-4 overall and 1-4-5 in overtime matchups.
- In the nine games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-2-4 record (good for 10 points).
- In the one game this season the Wild recorded only one goal, they lost.
- Minnesota has finished 2-2-1 in the five games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
- The Wild have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 11-0-3 in those games (to record 25 points).
- In the nine games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 14 points after finishing 6-1-2.
- When it has outshot opponents, Minnesota is 10-2-0 (20 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Wild finished 3-1-3 in those contests (nine points).
Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have a 1-2-3 record in overtime contests this season and an 8-10-2 overall record.
- In the nine games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up seven points.
- This season the Maple Leafs recorded only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Toronto has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Maple Leafs have scored more than two goals 12 times, earning 16 points from those matchups (7-3-2).
- This season, Toronto has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in eight games and registered 11 points with a record of 5-2-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Toronto has posted a record of 3-4-0 (six points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 4-4-2 to record 10 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Maple Leafs AVG | Maple Leafs Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.25 | Goals Scored | 3.35 | 11th |
| 1st | 2.20 | Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 24th |
| 7th | 29.4 | Shots | 28.1 | 11th |
| 6th | 25.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 27th |
| 8th | 27.14% | Power Play % | 28.07% | 5th |
| 11th | 79.03% | Penalty Kill % | 86.36% | 5th |
Wild vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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