Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks - NHL
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The Minnesota Wild will aim to return to winning ways on Tuesday night against Central Division rivals the Nashville Predators at Grand Casino Arena.
The Wild racked up seven straight wins before the wheels came off for the team on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche in a 5-1 loss. Minnesota’s offense went ice-cold, and rookie Jesper Wallstedt had a difficult night in the crease.
Previously, the Wild have shown impressive bounce-back ability, dropping two consecutive games only once since the beginning of November. They have failed to win just six games over the last couple of months, so this is a team that isn’t used to losing.
It’s the opposite with the Predators, who have been among the worst teams in the NHL this season. However, Nashville has recently found a way to reignite its playoff hopes, going 7-3-0 in December. They have been better defensively, allowing 2.70 goals per game. The team’s goals-against average for the season stands at 3.40.
In Tuesday’s matchup, Andrew Brunette’s team will attempt to produce its first three-game winning streak of the season. Nashville enjoyed a great weekend, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 and sneaking past the New York Rangers 2-1. It’s only the fifth time this season that they have won back-to-back games.
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Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators Latest Matches
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Minnesota Wild against Nashville Predators : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
F. Gustavsson
J. Wallstedt
Q. Hughes
B. Faber
J. Middleton
J. Spurgeon
J. Brodin
Z. Bogosian
M. Zuccarello
N. Sturm
M. Boldy
D. Yurov
V. Tarasenko
M. Johansson
M. Foligno
V. Hinostroza
Y. Trenin
J. Eriksson Ek
K. Kaprizov
R. Hartman
J. Annunen
J. Saros
N. Perbix
N. Hague
A. Wilsby
N. Blankenburg
R. Josi
B. Skjei
R. O'Reilly
T. Jost
R. Schaefer
F. Svechkov
L. Evangelista
C. Smith
M. Bunting
F. Forsberg
S. Stamkos
E. Haula
M. McCarron
M. Wood
Most goals and assists
Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators
M. Boldy
(49 Goals)
S. Stamkos
(42 Goals)
Q. Hughes
(80 Assists)
R. O'Reilly
(49 Assists)
Minnesota Wild - Nashville Predators Key Points
- In the first matchup between these teams this season, Minnesota defeated Nashville 3-2 in overtime.
- The Wild are among the NHL’s best home teams, boasting a 13-4-4 record at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Predators have a 5-7-2 road record this season.
- Minnesota leads the NHL with seven shutouts, whereas Nashville is one of seven teams still seeking their first shutout of the 2025-26 season.
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Our Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Nashville has improved recently but keeping the good form going will be very challenging. Since the start of last season, they have won three consecutive outings only three times.
Minnesota suffered a setback against Colorado but still owns the third-best record in the league. They look like real Stanley Cup contenders, especially after acquiring Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks earlier this month. The Wild have gone 3-1-0 with the former Norris Trophy winner in the lineup, scoring 16 goals and allowing nine.
Our prediction for Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild: Wild to win in regulation.
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