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Minnesota Wild vs. New Jersey Devils: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 31, 2025

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Mar 31, 2025 8:43 PM
The New Jersey Devils, fresh off Nico Hischier's impressive hat-trick performance, are set to host the Minnesota Wild at the Prudential Center on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Devils aim to build on their 1-0 series lead in the regular season matchup, while the Wild look to bounce back and improve their strong 22-11-3 road record. Fans can expect an exciting contest between these two competitive NHL teams.
Minnesota Wild vs New Jersey Devils

Current Odds

MIN
NJ
Over
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-
Under
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MIN
+1.5
-125
NJ
-1.5
-105
MIN
ML
+100
NJ
ML
-115

Wild vs Devils statistics

Stat Wild Devils
Goals For per Game 2.69 2.97
Goals Against Average 2.82 2.63
Shots per Game 27.1 28.4
Shots Against per Game 29.8 26.4
Power Play Goals 38 57
Power Play Goals Against 53 37
Short Handed Goals 3 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 557 618
Power Play Percentage 20.4 28.1
Penalty Kill Percentage 71.4 82.0

New Jersey Devils recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/29/25 @ Minnesota Wild W 5-2
3/28/25 @ Winnipeg Jets L 4-0
3/26/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 5-3
3/24/25 vs Vancouver Canucks L 4-3 SO
3/22/25 vs Ottawa Senators L 3-2

Minnesota Wild recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/29/25 vs New Jersey Devils L 5-2
3/27/25 vs Washington Capitals W 4-2
3/25/25 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 5-1
3/24/25 @ Dallas Stars L 3-0
3/22/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 4-1

New Jersey Devils injuries

  • Cody Glass (C): Day-To-Day

Minnesota Wild injuries

  • Kirill Kaprizov (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Declan Chisholm (D): Day-To-Day
  • David Jiricek (D): Out
  • Joel Eriksson Ek (C): Injured Reserve
  • Troy Grosenick (G): Injured Reserve

Wild vs Devils game info

Type Info
Venue Prudential Center
Location Newark, NJ
Puck drop Mon 7:00 PM
TV FanDuel SN North

Wild vs Devils predictions

As the Minnesota Wild gear up to face off against the New Jersey Devils, all eyes will be on Matt Boldy, who's truly the heart of the team's offensive charge. With an impressive record of 24 goals this season, you can expect him to bring his A-game to the ice. His ability to set up plays is second to none, as evidenced by his 38 assists, making him a key player to watch. The Wild will rely heavily on Boldy's knack for finding the back of the net and his playmaking prowess if they want to add another victory to their 22-11-3 road record. Will he rise to the occasion against the Devils' defense? That's something fans of the NHL can't wait to see.

Meanwhile, the Devils have their own offensive weapon in Nico Hischier. Fresh off a hat trick and with 33 goals under his belt this season, he seems almost unstoppable at the moment. Then there's Jesper Bratt, who seems to have an uncanny ability to thread the puck to the right spot, amassing an incredible 66 assists and 86 points overall. At the Prudential Center, where the Devils are 17-13-5, this dynamic duo of Hischier and Bratt could prove to be a formidable challenge for Minnesota’s defense. You can bet the Devils will be looking to them to capitalize on any chances and put their mark on the scoreboard once more.

As for the game itself, it sets the stage for a tantalizing showdown. The Devils lead the series 1-0, which gives them a mental edge. Yet, the Wild have a consistent road record that can't be ignored. Will it be the Devils' explosive offense or the Wild’s resilience that emerges victorious? Given Hischier’s recent performance and the Devils’ ability to capitalize on home-ice advantage, I'm leaning toward New Jersey to take this matchup. But don't count out the Wild—this game promises to be a close one, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

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