- Matchup: Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California
- Betting Odds: Wild (-130) Sharks (+110)
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The Minnesota Wild (23-10-6) are headed to SAP Center this Wednesday to face off against the San Jose Sharks (18-17-3). The current moneyline odds are set at Minnesota -130 and San Jose +110, with the over/under at 6 total goals.
In their last matchup, the Minnesota Wild triumphed over the Jets with a score of 4-3, showcasing a strong offensive display. During the game, they successfully scored on 4 out of 19 shots and capitalized on 1 of their 4 power play chances. Minnesota found themselves in the penalty box for 11 minutes.
This season, the Minnesota Wild have recorded 118 goals (ranking 13th in the league), while allowing 101 goals against. With 52 points accumulated, they hold a points percentage of .667. The Wild have been awarded 130 power play opportunities, converting 30 for a success rate of 23.08%. At even strength, they’ve allowed 79 goals while scoring 88. The team has attempted 1,103 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.7%. Defensively, they’ve faced 1,168 shots, recording a save percentage of .914, while opposing teams have scored 22 goals on 96 power play chances (31st in the league).
Filip Gustavsson is slated to be the starting goaltender for this matchup. Over his career, he has faced 495 goals, boasting a goals-against average of 2.68 across 193 games. His current save percentage stands at .913 over 9,017 minutes of play. With a record of 95-67-24, Gustavsson has made 185 starts and has tallied 115 quality starts, translating to a quality start percentage of .622. He has faced 5,661 shots, making 5,166 saves.
Last time out, the San Jose Sharks faced off against the Canucks, emerging victorious with a score of 6-3. They had 5 power play opportunities in this matchup, converting 1. The Sharks scored 6 goals on 37 shots taken.
This season, the San Jose Sharks have accumulated 114 goals and 39 points, yielding a points percentage of .513. They’ve allowed a total of 131 goals, with 104 scored against them at even strength and 27 while shorthanded. San Jose has scored 90 even-strength goals and 24 on the power play (ranked 12th in the league) from 132 chances, giving them a power play success rate of 18.18%. The Sharks have recorded 962 shots (27th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.85%, while allowing 1,189 shots against them. Their penalty kill stands at 77.87% over 122 power play opportunities, with an overall save percentage of 89.0%.
Yaroslav Askarov is expected to be in goal for the Sharks. Opposing teams have averaged 3.08 goals per game against him, with a total of 117 goals allowed. Askarov holds a 55.3% quality start rate, with 21 quality starts in his NHL career. He has made 38 starts and played 903 minutes. His current career record is 18-17-3, with 1,025 saves out of 1,142 shots faced, which results in a save percentage of .898.
Who will seize victory in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or on the moneyline?
Selection: Bet on San Jose (+110) and the under on 6 goals
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