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Summary

The Minnesota Wild, in strong form and playing at home, are poised to take on a struggling Calgary Flames team. Calgary is severely hampered by injuries, including key scorer Blake Coleman, and is looking to snap a four-game losing streak, while Minnesota aims to solidify its division standing. This final head-to-head matchup of the season, currently tied at one win apiece, is projected to be a higher-scoring affair.

Key Points
  • The Minnesota Wild are in excellent form with a 30-14-10 record, including a strong 15-6-7 at home, having won their last game. Conversely, the Calgary Flames are struggling significantly, on a four-game losing streak with a poor 8-16-2 road record.
  • Calgary is heavily impacted by injuries, missing key forward Blake Coleman (second in team goals) along with four other players. Minnesota's defensive depth is affected by two absences, but the overall impact is much less severe than Calgary's.
  • Minnesota holds a notable offensive advantage, averaging 3.17 goals per game compared to Calgary's 2.50 GPG, and boasts a potent 24.0% power play.
  • This game marks the third and final meeting between the two teams this season, with the series currently tied 1-1. The game is projected to be a high-scoring affair, with an estimated total of 5.67 goals and the 'Over 5.5' being favored by oddsmakers.
Team Form
Minnesota Wild
Record30-14-10
Last 5Won last game
StreakWon 1
HomeHome: 15-6-7
hot
VS
Calgary Flames
Record8-16-2
Last 5Lost 4 straight
StreakLost 4
AwayAway: 8-16-2
cold

The Minnesota Wild are in strong form with a 30-14-10 overall record and a 15-6-7 home record, having won their last game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Calgary Flames are struggling, currently on a four-game losing streak and holding a poor 8-16-2 road record.

Injury Report
Minnesota medium impact
  • Jonas Brodin out Lower Body
  • Zach Bogosian out Undisclosed
Calgary high impact
  • Blake Coleman out Upper Body
  • Zayne Parekh out Not applicable (conditioning)
  • John Beecher out Upper Body
  • Jake Bean out Undisclosed
  • Samuel Honzek out Upper Body

Minnesota is missing two defensemen, Jonas Brodin and Zach Bogosian, which impacts their defensive depth. Calgary is more significantly affected, with key forward Blake Coleman (second in team goals) out due to an upper-body injury. Additionally, Calgary is missing three other forwards (John Beecher, Samuel Honzek, Zayne Parekh, with Parekh on a conditioning loan after injury) and another defenseman (Jake Bean). The loss of Coleman and the higher volume of unavailable players makes Calgary's injury impact more severe.

Head-to-Head
Recent Meetings 1-1 this season
Trend The teams have split their two previous meetings this season, with each securing one regulation win.

Neither team has dominated the head-to-head matchup this season, as they have each won one game in regulation. This game marks the third and final meeting between the two teams this season.

Betting Lines
Spread Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+118 to +130) / Calgary Flames +1.5 (-140 to -155)
Total 5.5 (Over -130 to -140 / Under +106 to +112)
Moneyline Minnesota Wild -192 to -220 / Calgary Flames +158 to +180
Movement Minor variations in odds are observed across different sportsbooks; no significant line movement from opening odds is reported.

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Prediction
Minnesota Wild
high confidence

Minnesota enters this game in superior form, playing at home, and with a significant offensive advantage. Calgary is severely depleted by injuries, particularly the absence of key scorer Blake Coleman, and is currently on a four-game losing streak. While the season series is tied, all indicators point to a strong performance from the Wild against a struggling Flames squad.