The Minnesota Wild (17-9-5) take on the Ottawa Senators (14-12-4) at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Wild took down the Dallas Stars 5-2 in their last game, while the Senators are coming off a 6-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we project to pick up the victory in Saturday's game.
In the last 10 games, the Senators are 4-6-0 while totaling 28 goals against 31 goals conceded. On 32 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored nine goals (28.1%).
Wild vs. Senators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Wild 4, Senators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-118)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a 17-9-5 record overall, with a 6-5-11 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Minnesota is 4-1-4 (12 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Wild scored just one goal, they went 1-4-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has taken seven points from the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-3-1 record).
- The Wild have scored three or more goals in 17 games (13-2-2, 28 points).
- In the 10 games when Minnesota has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 5-3-2 record (12 points).
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 6-3-3 (15 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 11-6-2 (24 points).
Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators have a record of 14-12-4 this season and are 4-4-8 in overtime contests.
- Ottawa has earned 14 points (5-6-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Senators recorded only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Ottawa has earned five points (1-2-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Senators have scored at least three goals 19 times, earning 27 points from those matchups (13-5-1).
- Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Ottawa has posted a record of 8-7-0 (16 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 5-4-4 to register 14 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Senators AVG | Senators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.81 | Goals Scored | 3.1 | 11th |
| 7th | 2.65 | Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 23rd |
| 17th | 27.9 | Shots | 27.3 | 20th |
| 26th | 29.6 | Shots Allowed | 25.6 | 4th |
| 11th | 21.5% | Power Play % | 25.26% | 6th |
| 19th | 79.45% | Penalty Kill % | 69.88% | 31st |
Wild vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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