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Minnesota Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 22, 2025

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Feb 22, 2025 2:13 PM
The Minnesota Wild, riding high with a 33-19-4 record, travel to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, February 22 at 12:30 PM. Coming off a strong performance from forward Matt Boldy, who scored two goals in the Wild's previous game, Minnesota looks to extend their Central Division lead. The Red Wings, with a 28-22-5 record, aim to protect their home ice and secure a crucial win in the Atlantic Division standings.
Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings

Current Odds

MIN
DET
Over
6.5
+160
Under
5.5
+150
MIN
+1.5
-125
DET
-1.5
+125
MIN
ML
+850
DET
ML
-125

Wild vs Red Wings statistics

Stat Wild Red Wings
Goals For per Game 2.88 2.85
Goals Against Average 2.80 3.11
Shots per Game 27.8 26.9
Shots Against per Game 30.1 29.1
Power Play Goals 27 44
Power Play Goals Against 40 40
Short Handed Goals 3 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 433 332
Power Play Percentage 18.9 27.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 71.6 69.7

Detroit Red Wings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/8/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning L 6-3
2/4/25 @ Seattle Kraken W 5-4 SO
2/2/25 @ Vancouver Canucks W 3-2 OT
2/1/25 @ Calgary Flames W 3-1
1/30/25 @ Edmonton Oilers W 3-2 SO

Minnesota Wild recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/8/25 vs New York Islanders W 6-3
2/6/25 vs Carolina Hurricanes W 2-1
2/4/25 @ Boston Bruins L 3-0
2/1/25 @ Ottawa Senators L 6-0
1/30/25 @ Montreal Canadiens W 4-0

Detroit Red Wings injuries

  • J.T. Compher (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Kane (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Vladimir Tarasenko (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Michael Rasmussen (C): Day-To-Day
  • Tyler Motte (C): Day-To-Day

Minnesota Wild injuries

  • Jakub Lauko (C): Injured Reserve
  • Jared Spurgeon (D): Day-To-Day
  • Filip Gustavsson (G): Day-To-Day
  • Joel Eriksson Ek (C): Day-To-Day
  • Ryan Hartman (RW): Suspension

Wild vs Red Wings game info

Type Info
Venue Little Caesars Arena
Location Detroit, MI
Puck drop Sat 12:30 PM
TV ABC

Wild vs Red Wings predictions

In the world of hockey, nothing gets fans more excited than watching young players make their mark, and Matt Boldy of the Minnesota Wild is no exception. Fresh off a game where he netted two goals, Boldy is entering the matchup against the Detroit Red Wings with momentum on his side. With Kirill Kaprizov on the injury reserve list, it's prime time for Boldy to step up and prove his mettle. You can almost feel the anticipation buzzing as fans wait to see if he'll deliver another standout performance. Joel Eriksson Ek might be another player to keep an eye on, as the team needs its offensive leaders to fill the void left by Kaprizov. Imagine Boldy and Eriksson Ek developing a compelling chemistry on the ice—it could be a thrilling narrative throughout the remainder of the season.

Switching over to the Red Wings, Alex DeBrincat is likely to be a central figure in their game plan against the Wild. He's a player who knows how to find the back of the net, evidenced by his 24 goals this season. Add Lucas Raymond’s playmaking ability into the mix, with his 38 assists setting the tone for the Wings' offensive strategy, and you've got a tandem that's difficult to contain. Raymond’s knack for passing might create opportunities, allowing DeBrincat to do what he does best—score. Picture these two igniting the ice at Little Caesars Arena, keeping the Wild defense on their toes with their dynamic play. Fans would love nothing more than a fiery offensive display.

So, who's poised to take the win in this clash? It's definitely a tough call, given both teams’ hunger to climb their respective division ladders. The Wild, despite missing Kaprizov, demonstrated depth and resilience, traits that could prove pivotal against the Red Wings. That said, Detroit has home advantage and players like DeBrincat and Raymond primed for big moments. If Boldy brings his A-game again, the Wild may very well come out on top, but don’t count the Red Wings out just yet—they thrive under pressure. When the final buzzer sounds, those small pivotal moments and individual hustles will likely make all the difference. Who are you rooting for?

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