The Minnesota Wild (29-14-10) take on the Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-8) at Grand Casino Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Wild were defeated by the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will win Tuesday's game.
Over the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 4-5-1 while totaling 22 goals against 26 goals conceded. On 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (17.9%).
Wild vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Wild 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-204)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have gone 10-10-20 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 29-14-10.
- In the 18 games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-2-7 record (good for 25 points).
- In the eight games this season the Wild scored only one goal, they went 1-5-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has taken eight points from the 11 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (3-6-2 record).
- The Wild are 25-3-6 in the 34 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 56 points).
- In the 22 games when Minnesota has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 13-5-4 record (30 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 14-5-5 (33 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 28 times, and went 14-9-5 (33 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (21-23-8 overall) have posted a record of 5-8-13 in contests that have required OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has 11 points (4-6-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 26 times, earning 38 points from those matchups (17-5-4).
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 20 games this season and has recorded 22 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 8-5-3 (19 points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 33 games, going 13-15-5 to register 31 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 2.65 | 27th |
| 9th | 2.85 | Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 18th |
| 9th | 28.8 | Shots | 24.9 | 31st |
| 29th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| 7th | 24.16% | Power Play % | 20.55% | 16th |
| 27th | 76.3% | Penalty Kill % | 85.37% | 1st |
Wild vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 8 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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