- Matchup: Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild
- Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN
- Broadcast: Vegas 34, Wild+
- Betting Odds: Golden Knights (+100), Wild (-117)
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The Vegas Golden Knights (5-1-0) will visit Grand Casino Arena on Monday to face the Minnesota Wild (3-1-1). Current odds favor Vegas at +100, while Minnesota sits at -117. The total for the game is set at 6.
In their last outing, the Vegas Golden Knights secured a tight 2-1 victory over the Kings. In that match, they racked up 13 penalty minutes and capitalized on 2 out of 3 power play chances. However, their offensive performance could use improvement, managing to score on just 2 of 32 shots taken.
At even strength, the Golden Knights have conceded 11 goals while netting 15. Their opponents have been awarded 16 power play chances, successfully converting 3 goals (ranked 18th in the league). Offensively, Vegas shines with 22 goals (4th in the NHL) but has allowed 14 against. With 198 shots taken, they boast a shooting percentage of 11.1%. Currently, they have a total of 10 points and a points percentage of .833. The Golden Knights have faced 144 shots against, yielding a save percentage of .903. On the power play, they have achieved 7 goals from 23 attempts, reflecting a conversion rate of 30.43%.
Carter Hart will guard the net for this game. Throughout his NHL career, Hart has participated in 249 games, posting a record of 110 wins, 97 losses, and 32 overtime losses—starting 240 of those games. Opponents have scored 680 goals against him, giving Hart a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.83 per game. He has faced 7,152 shots, accruing 6,472 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .905 over his 13,780 minutes on the ice. Hart has also registered 120 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .500.
The Minnesota Wild recently triumphed over the Panthers, winning 4-1. In that contest, they enjoyed 3 power play opportunities and successfully converted 1. The Wild managed to score 4 goals on 29 shots.
Statistically, Minnesota ranks 11th in the league with 145 shots taken and a shooting percentage of 10.34%. They have allowed 140 shots against, showcasing an impressive penalty kill success rate of 94.12% against 17 opportunities. Their save percentage currently stands at 93.6%. Minnesota has enjoyed 16 power play chances with a success rate of 37.50%. Consequently, they’ve netted 15 goals this season, which includes 9 goals at even strength and 6 on the power play, ranking 5th in the league. They have conceded 9 goals across 8 at even strength and 1 while shorthanded, resulting in 7 points and a points percentage of .700.
In the Wild’s goal, Jesper Wallstedt will take the crease. Opponents average 2.63 goals per game against him, amassing a total of 113 goals. His quality start percentage is an impressive 72.1%, with 31 quality starts in his career. Wallstedt has started in 43 games, totaling 108 minutes of ice time and a career record of 23 wins, 13 losses, and 7 ties. He has recorded 1,186 stops out of 1,298 shots faced, leading to a .914 save percentage.
Who will emerge victorious in this NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Vegas (+100)
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