- Matchup: Minnesota Wild vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: MSG+
- Betting Odds: Wild (+126), Devils (-152)
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The New Jersey Devils (4-1-0) are set to clash with the Minnesota Wild (3-3-1) this Wednesday at Prudential Center. The odds show Minnesota at +126, while New Jersey is at -152. The over/under for this matchup is established at 6 goals.
In their most recent game, the Minnesota Wild secured a 3-1 victory over the Rangers. Minnesota faced just 2 penalty minutes in this match. The Wild’s offensive output was modest, managing 3 goals from 32 shots and failing to capitalize on all 3 power play opportunities.
This season, the Minnesota Wild have netted 19 goals (ranking 12th league-wide) while conceding 23. They currently hold 7 points, reflecting a points percentage of .500. With 29 power play chances, they’ve converted 10, showcasing a successful rate of 34.48%. At even strength, the team has allowed 18 goals while scoring 9. The Wild have taken 202 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 9.4%, and their opponents have aimed 207 shots at them, giving them a save percentage of .889. The Wild’s adversaries have had 18 power play opportunities (18th in the league), scoring 5 goals from them.
Between the pipes for Minnesota will be Filip Gustavsson. Over his professional career, Gustavsson has conceded 450 goals with a goals-against average of 2.71. He has participated in 174 games, amassing a save percentage of .912 over 8,969 minutes in the net. His career record stands at 85-62-20, with 166 games as a confirmed starter. Gustavsson has recorded 100 quality starts, resulting in a quality start percentage of .602. Facing 5,125 shots, he has made 4,675 saves.
In their previous contest, New Jersey triumphed over the Oilers, ending the game 5-3. They had 3 power play opportunities, converting 1. The Devils scored 5 goals out of the 23 shots they generated.
This season, New Jersey has attempted 137 shots (29th overall) with a shooting accuracy of 13.87%, while conceding 135 shots. Their penalty kill success rate is impressive at 95.00%, defending against 20 power play chances, with a save percentage of 88.9%. New Jersey has earned 16 power play opportunities, achieving a 25.00% success rate. Of their 19 season goals, 15 have come at even strength and 4 while on the power play (13th in the league). They have allowed 15 goals total, 14 at even strength and 1 short-handed, earning them 8 points with a .800 points percentage.
Expected to guard the net for New Jersey is Nico Daws. Daws has a career record of 22-23-1 through 52 games played. His quality start percentage is 42.6%, having achieved 20 quality starts in his brief career. He has recorded 1,166 saves from 1,299 shots faced, holding a save percentage of .898. Opponents average 2.83 goals against him, leading to a total of 133 goals allowed during his 2,756 minutes on the ice.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL face-off against the spread?
Pick: Back Minnesota (+126)
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