Something has to give when the Minnesota Wild (18-9-5, on a three-game winning streak) host the Boston Bruins (19-13, winners of four in a row). The matchup on Sunday, Dec. 14 starts at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to secure the win in Sunday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 games, the Bruins are 7-3-0 while putting up 34 goals against 24 goals conceded. On 19 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (21.1%).
Wild vs. Bruins Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final result of Wild 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-147)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 6-5-11 in overtime games on their way to an 18-9-5 overall record.
- In the 10 games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-1-4 record (good for 14 points).
- 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 more than two goals in 18 games (14-2-2, 30 points).
- In the 11 games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-3-2 record (14 points).
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 6-3-3 (15 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Wild went 12-6-2 in those matchups (26 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 6-0-6 record in overtime matchups this season and a 19-13 overall record.
- Boston has earned 14 points (7-6-0) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Bruins scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- When Boston has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-3-0 record).
- The Bruins have earned 32 points in their 23 games with at least three goals scored.
- Boston has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 5-7-0 (10 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 20 times this season, and earned 28 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.81 | Goals Scored | 3.28 | 7th |
| 5th | 2.63 | Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 18th |
| 17th | 27.8 | Shots | 26.8 | 23rd |
| 26th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 30.7 | 29th |
| 10th | 21.82% | Power Play % | 26.09% | 5th |
| 23rd | 77.92% | Penalty Kill % | 82.2% | 12th |
Wild vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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