The Minnesota Wild (19-9-5, riding a four-game winning streak) host the Washington Capitals (18-10-4) at Grand Casino Arena. The matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 16 starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our pick for who will secure the win in Tuesday's game.
Over the last 10 games, the Capitals have registered a 7-1-2 record after scoring 35 total goals (five power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 19.2%). Their opponents have scored a combined 19 goals in those games.
Wild vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Wild 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-117)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a 19-9-5 record overall, with a 6-5-11 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Minnesota has 14 points (5-1-4) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Wild scored only one goal, they went 1-4-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (3-3-1 record, seven points).
- The Wild have scored at least three goals in 19 games (15-2-2, 32 points).
- In the 11 games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 6-3-2 to register 14 points.
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 6-3-3 (15 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 20 times, and went 12-6-2 (26 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have posted a record of 1-4-5 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 18-10-4.
- Washington has earned eight points (4-3-0) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Capitals scored only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- Washington has earned six points (2-1-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals 21 times, earning 32 points from those matchups (15-4-2).
- Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in 11 games this season and has registered 18 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 9-6-1 (19 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents 12 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.91 | Goals Scored | 3.31 | 4th |
| 5th | 2.61 | Goals Allowed | 2.47 | 2nd |
| 17th | 27.9 | Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| 27th | 29.9 | Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 11th |
| 8th | 23.01% | Power Play % | 15.96% | 26th |
| 22nd | 78.48% | Penalty Kill % | 75.51% | 28th |
Wild vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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