The Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) bring a six-game road win streak into a matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-10-2) on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.
The Maple Leafs' offense has totaled 35 goals over their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 33 goals. They have had 22 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (27.3%). They are 4-6-0 over those games.
Wild vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Wild 4, Maple Leafs 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-168)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a 13-3-4 record overall, with a 1-4-5 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Minnesota has 10 points (3-2-4) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Wild recorded only one goal, they lost.
- Minnesota has finished 2-2-1 in the five games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
- The Wild have scored more than two goals 14 times, and are 11-0-3 in those games (to register 25 points).
- In the nine games when Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 6-1-2 record (14 points).
- When it has outshot opponents, Minnesota is 10-2-0 (20 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 3-1-3 to record nine points.
Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have an 8-10-2 record this season and are 1-2-3 in games that have gone to overtime.
- Toronto has earned seven points (3-5-1) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- This season the Maple Leafs recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Toronto has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals in 12 games, earning 16 points from those contests.
- Toronto has scored a single power-play goal in eight games this season and has registered 11 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Toronto has posted a record of 3-4-0 (six points).
- The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Maple Leafs finished 4-4-2 in those matchups (10 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Maple Leafs AVG | Maple Leafs Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.25 | Goals Scored | 3.35 | 11th |
| 1st | 2.20 | Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 24th |
| 7th | 29.4 | Shots | 28.1 | 11th |
| 6th | 25.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 27th |
| 8th | 27.14% | Power Play % | 28.07% | 5th |
| 11th | 79.03% | Penalty Kill % | 86.36% | 5th |
Wild vs. Maple Leafs Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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