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Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 29, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025 11:49 PM
The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights face off in a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 9:30 PM at the T-Mobile Arena. With the series knotted at 2-2, both teams will look to gain the upper hand in this tightly contested first-round matchup. The Wild will aim to build on their momentum, while the Golden Knights will fight to reclaim home-ice advantage.
Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights

Current Odds

MIN
VGK
Over
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Under
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MIN
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VGK
-1.5
-128
MIN
ML
+133
VGK
ML
-141

Wild vs Golden Knights statistics

Stat Wild Golden Knights
Goals For per Game 2.74 3.34
Goals Against Average 2.88 2.61
Shots per Game 27.6 30.2
Shots Against per Game 29.6 26.1
Power Play Goals 43 53
Power Play Goals Against 56 41
Short Handed Goals 4 6
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 612 463
Power Play Percentage 20.9 28.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 72.4 75.7

Vegas Golden Knights recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/26/25 @ Minnesota Wild W 4-3 OT
4/24/25 @ Minnesota Wild L 5-2
4/22/25 vs Minnesota Wild L 5-2
4/20/25 vs Minnesota Wild W 4-2
4/16/25 @ Vancouver Canucks W 4-1

Minnesota Wild recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/26/25 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 4-3 OT
4/24/25 vs Vegas Golden Knights W 5-2
4/22/25 @ Vegas Golden Knights W 5-2
4/20/25 @ Vegas Golden Knights L 4-2
4/15/25 vs Anaheim Ducks W 3-2 OT

Minnesota Wild injuries

  • Marcus Johansson (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Troy Grosenick (G): Injured Reserve

Wild vs Golden Knights game info

Type Info
Venue T-Mobile Arena
Location Las Vegas, NV
Puck drop Tue 9:30 PM
TV ESPN

Wild vs Golden Knights predictions

Matt Boldy, the Minnesota Wild's standout left-winger, will likely play a crucial role in their upcoming Game 5 clash. After all, he's been a consistent force throughout the season, racking up 27 goals, 46 assists, and accumulating 73 points. You can imagine Boldy's determination to shine in such a critical playoff match. He'll be skating hard and nimble, no doubt looking to exploit any gaps in the Vegas defense. It's not just points he's after; it’s making a meaningful impact that could shift the momentum back in favor of the Wild. Will Boldy's skill out on the ice be enough to tip the scales?

Switching focus to the Vegas Golden Knights, it's hard not to mention the powerhouse that is Jack Eichel. This man’s been on fire, leading the charge with an impressive 66 assists and a total of 94 points. Eichel's dynamism combined with the goal-scoring prowess of Pavel Dorofeyev, who has netted an admirable 35 goals, promises to make for a daunting duo that the Wild's defense will have to reckon with. If Eichel finds his rhythm—or rather, when—he's bound to craft plays that slice through the opposition like a hot knife through butter. So, what’s on the Vegas agenda? Keeping up their relentless pressure to hold the home turf at T-Mobile Arena.

So, with these heavyweights taking the ice, who do you think will come out on top? Considering the Golden Knights are playing on home ice with a slightly stronger record, they seem to have the edge. The odds are in favor of Vegas, and with their dynamic duo of Eichel and Dorofeyev, a Vegas win looks plausible. However, the Wild have shown they can be a formidable opponent when it counts. Anything can happen when the playoff tension is high, so expect sparks to fly and maybe even a few surprises. Will the Wild prove doubters wrong, or will Vegas solidify their stance as the favorites? It's going to be a good one, that's for sure.

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