Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
5:0
16/12/2025 at 20:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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  • Where to Watch on TV:
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germanyGermanyNHL.tv
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
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swedenSwedenViaplay, V Sport Extra
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uruguayUruguayDisney+
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worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3225
Shots off target
1618
Shooting PCT
15.63% (5/32)0% (0/25)
Blocked Shots
821
Goalkeeper Saves
2527
Saves PCT
100% (25/25)84.38% (27/32)
Penalties
24
PIM
48
Power-play Goals
10
Shorthanded Goals
10
Power-play PCT
25% (1/4)0% (0/2)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (2/2)75% (3/4)
Hits
2218
Faceoffs Won
3027
Faceoffs %
52.6347.37
Giveaways
189
Takeaways
34
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 02:09, 1 - 0, Tarasenko V. (G), Yurov D. (A), Faber B. (A2)
  • 11:39, Yurov D. (2 min),
  • 17:55, Sandin R. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (1 - 0)
  • 11:53, Fehervary M. (2 min),
  • 12:51, 2 - 0, Kaprizov K. (G), Eriksson J. (A), Hughes Q. (A2)
  • 17:23, Chychrun J. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (3 - 0)
  • 04:23, 3 - 0, Tarasenko V. (G), Yurov D. (A),
  • 08:53, 4 - 0, Yurov D. (G), Tarasenko V. (A),
  • 12:44, Jiricek D. (2 min),
  • 14:12, 5 - 0, Boldy M. (G), Kiersted M. (A),
  • 15:22, Protas A. (2 min),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Minnesota Wild
40.9%
Draw
22.7%
Washington Capitals
36.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
35.4% 22.2% 42.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

34.5% 22.8% 43.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Minnesota Wild has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Minnesota Wild's performance.
  • Washington Capitals has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Washington Capitals might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Minnesota Wild than the current prediction. (-6.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Minnesota Wild that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (+7.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Washington Capitals could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Minnesota Wild - Washington Capitals Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.32
    (2.74)
    4.22
    (4.37)
    2.62
    (2.29)
    5%
    (3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
    What is the prediction for Minnesota Wild - Washington Capitals?
  • Users Predictions: 14 users predict this event. Minnesota will win (votes: 8 - 57.1%). Washington will win (votes: 3 - 21.4%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 21.4%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Minnesota: 31.2%83%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 11 high ROI users predict this event. Minnesota (votes: 7 - 63.6%). Washington (votes: 4 - 36.4%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Minnesota won 3.
    • Minnesota is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Washington's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Washington may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • There will not play in Minnesota: Brodin J. (Upper-Body Injury) Foligno M. (Lower-Body Injury) Hinostroza V. (Lower-Body Injury) Middleton J. (Upper-Body Injury) Zuccarello M. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • There will not play in Washington: Dubois P. (Abdominal strain) Leonard R. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • There are questionable in Minnesota: Jiricek D. (Lower-Body Injury) Johansson M. (Lower-Body Injury)
    • We predict that Minnesota will win today's game, with odds of 2.35.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Minnesota won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 58:62. (average 2.9:3.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Minnesota won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 33:36. (average 3.3:3.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Minnesota Wild - Washington Capitals were as follows:
    17.10.2025 Washington Capitals - Minnesota Wild 5:1
    27.03.2025 Minnesota Wild - Washington Capitals 4:2
    02.01.2025 Washington Capitals - Minnesota Wild 3:4
    23.01.2024 Minnesota Wild - Washington Capitals 5:3
    27.10.2023 Washington Capitals - Minnesota Wild 3:2
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