The Minnesota Wild (14-4-4, second in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Chicago Blackhawks (8-12-2, 15th in the Western Conference), on Friday, November 29 at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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The Blackhawks have a 4-5-1 record in their last 10 games. They have totaled 23 goals while giving up 21 in that period. On the power play, 17 opportunities have resulted in five goals (29.4% conversion rate).
Wild vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Wild 4, Blackhawks 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-255)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a 14-4-4 record overall, with a 1-4-5 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- In the six games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-2 record (good for eight points).
- The six times this season the Wild ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-3-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has won the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-0, two points).
- The Wild have scored three or more goals 15 times, and are 12-1-2 in those games (to register 26 points).
- In the 10 games when Minnesota has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 7-1-2 to record 16 points.
- In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 6-2-2 (14 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Wild finished 8-2-2 in those matchups (18 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a record of 8-12-2 this season and are 2-2-4 in overtime games.
- Chicago has earned four points (1-3-2) in its six games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has earned three points (1-6-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in eight games, earning 14 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in five games has a record of 3-2-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-5-0 (two points) this season.
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 6-7-2 to record 14 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.23 | Goals Scored | 2.5 | 27th |
| 1st | 2.36 | Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 12th |
| 18th | 28.8 | Shots | 26 | 30th |
| 21st | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 27th |
| 18th | 19.67% | Power Play % | 21.82% | 11th |
| 26th | 74.51% | Penalty Kill % | 78.46% | 16th |
Wild vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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