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The Minnesota Wild (12-7-4, on a five-game winning streak) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-4, losers of three in a row). The contest on Wednesday, Nov. 26 begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will secure the victory in Wednesday's game.
The Blackhawks are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, scoring 31 goals while giving up 27 in that period. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored eight goals (32.0%).
Wild vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Wild 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+118)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 4-4-8 in overtime contests as part of a 12-7-4 overall record.
- Minnesota has eight points (2-1-4) in the seven games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Wild registered only one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
- Minnesota has finished 2-2-0 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
- The Wild have scored more than two goals 14 times, and are 10-2-2 in those games (to record 22 points).
- In the eight games when Minnesota has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 4-2-2 to register 10 points.
- In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 4-2-3 (11 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Wild went 8-5-1 in those contests (17 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (10-8-4 overall) have posted a record of 1-4-5 in games that have required OT this season.
- In the 10 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-3-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 13 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 15 points with a record of 6-3-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-2-1 (seven points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Blackhawks went 7-6-3 in those matchups (17 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.87 | Goals Scored | 3.14 | 9th |
| 10th | 2.78 | Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 9th |
| 15th | 27.8 | Shots | 24.9 | 29th |
| 24th | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 28th |
| 5th | 25.61% | Power Play % | 24.19% | 6th |
| 25th | 75.93% | Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 8th |
Wild vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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