The Minnesota Wild (32-14-10) take a three-game win streak into a home matchup against the Montreal Canadiens (31-17-7), who have won three straight, on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Monday's hockey action.
In the last 10 games for the Canadiens (6-3-1), their offense has put up 40 goals while their defense has given up 32 goals. They have registered 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored nine goals (29.0%).
Wild vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Wild 4, Canadiens 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-130)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild are 11-10-21 in overtime contests on their way to a 32-14-10 overall record.
- Minnesota has 25 points (9-2-7) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Wild recorded only one goal, they went 1-5-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has scored a pair of goals in 11 games this season (3-6-2 record, eight points).
- The Wild have scored at least three goals 37 times, and are 28-3-6 in those games (to record 62 points).
- In the 23 games when Minnesota has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 14-5-4 record (32 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Minnesota is 14-5-5 (33 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Wild finished 17-9-5 in those contests (39 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens (31-17-7 overall) have posted a record of 11-7-18 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
- Montreal has earned 29 points (13-5-3) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canadiens scored only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Montreal has five points (2-5-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 40 games, earning 62 points from those contests.
- This season, Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 12-4-0 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 11-10-2 (24 points).
- The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Canadiens went 17-6-5 in those matchups (39 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.25 | Goals Scored | 3.44 | 4th |
| 7th | 2.82 | Goals Allowed | 3.24 | 22nd |
| 12th | 28.6 | Shots | 26.3 | 24th |
| 27th | 30 | Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 12th |
| 6th | 25% | Power Play % | 23.75% | 7th |
| 24th | 77.93% | Penalty Kill % | 77.09% | 26th |
Wild vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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