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Anaheim Ducks vs Minnesota Wild Predictions, H2H Stats & TV Channels (Friday, January 02, 2026)

Match Info

NHL

Date: 2 January 2026, Friday

Location: Honda Center (Anaheim, CA)

Where to Watch on TV:


Brazil	Disney+
Chile	Disney+
Denmark	Viaplay
Finland	Veikkaus TV, Viaplay 3 Urheilu, Viaplay
Germany	NHL.tv
Iceland	Viaplay
Mexico	Sky Sport
Norway	Viaplay
Spain	DAZN Espana
Sweden	Viaplay
United-kingdom	DAZN
Uruguay	Disney+
Usa	ESPN+
Venezuela	Disney+
World	NHL.tv


	Anaheim Ducks		Minnesota Wild

	1	X	2
	2.75	4.2	2.2	Watch
	2.72	4.3	2.21
	2.71	4.4	2.19	Watch
	2.75	4.33	2.2
	2.69	4.62	2.26
	2.7	4.25	2.2
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.72 ↑ (2.39)	4.35 ↑ (4.18)	2.21 ↓ (2.49)

The most likely Over/Under: 6.00

The best margin for this event is 3.1%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Anaheim Ducks
35%

Draw
21.9%

Minnesota Wild
43.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

39.5%

22.6%

37.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

39.9%

22.8%

37.5%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Anaheim Ducks has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.5%)

Minnesota Wild has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.2%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Minnesota Wild's recent form is better than expected.

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Anaheim Ducks than the current prediction. (+4.9%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Minnesota Wild than the current prediction. (-5.6%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Minnesota Wild, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
15.8%	31.6%	52.6%

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Predictions

Users Predictions: 19 users predict this event. Anaheim will win (votes: 3 - 15.8%). Minnesota will win (votes: 10 - 52.6%). It will Tie (votes: 6 - 31.6%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Minnesota: 30.1% – 75.1%.

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 5 Selected Experts predict this event. Anaheim (votes: 3 - 60%). Minnesota (votes: 2 - 40%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:3

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Lineups

Line 1
1. Dostal L. (G)	32. Gustavsson F. (G)
65. Trouba J.	7. Faber B.
2. LaCombe J. (A)	43. Hughes Q.
17. Killorn A. (A)	36. Zuccarello M.
91. Carlsson L.	22. Yurov D.
61. Gauthier C.	97. Kaprizov K. (A)
Line 2
7. Gudas R.	46. Spurgeon J. (C)
74. Moore I.	25. Brodin J.
45. Sennecke B.	12. Boldy M.
23. McTavish M. (A)	14. Eriksson J.
20. Kreider C.	90. Johansson M.
Line 3
98. Mintyukov P.	24. Bogosian Z.
51. Zellweger O.	5. Middleton J.
19. Terry T.	91. Tarasenko V.
64. Granlund Mik.	38. Hartman R.
13. Nesterenko N.	18. Hinostroza V.
Line 4
44. Johnston R.	13. Trenin Y.
25. Poehling R.	78. Sturm N.
24. Harkins J.	17. Foligno M. (A)
Substitutes
34. Mrazek P. (G)	30. Wallstedt J. (G)
Coaches
. Quenneville J.	. Hynes J.

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (0 - 1)
05:29, Killorn A. (2 min),
05:39, 0 - 1, Kaprizov K. (G), Eriksson J. (A), Hughes Q. (A2)
2nd Period (1 - 2)
00:54, Sennecke B. (2 min),
04:39, Sennecke B. (2 min),
08:10, 0 - 2, Yurov D. (G), Trenin Y. (A), Hughes Q. (A2)
10:19, Hinostroza V. (2 min),
13:46, 1 - 2, Sennecke B. (G), McTavish M. (A),
14:45, 1 - 3, Trenin Y. (G), Hughes Q. (A), Eriksson J. (A2)
19:57, Moore I. (2 min),
3rd Period (1 - 2)
03:21, 1 - 4, Yurov D. (G), Hughes Q. (A), Zuccarello M. (A2)
15:02, 1 - 5, Sturm N. (G), Foligno M. (A), Brodin J. (A2)
17:27, 2 - 5, Terry T. (G), Granlund Mik. (A),

Preview

The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Anaheim won 0.

Recent form of Anaheim has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

In recent matches, Minnesota has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Recently, Anaheim has had a series of home games.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

There will not play in Anaheim: Vatrano F. (Shoulder Injury)

There will not play in Minnesota: Hunt D. (Injury)

There are questionable in Anaheim: Gudas R. (Illness)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Anaheim won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 19 matches, and goals 34:73. (average 1.7:3.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Anaheim won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 10:35. (average 1.1:3.9).

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Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Anaheim Ducks
NHL
31.12.25	Anaheim Ducks - Tampa Bay Lightning	3:4 OT ✺
29.12.25	Anaheim Ducks - San Jose Sharks	4:5 ✺
27.12.25	Los Angeles Kings - Anaheim Ducks	6:1 ✺
22.12.25	Anaheim Ducks - Seattle Kraken	1:3 ✺
20.12.25	Anaheim Ducks - Columbus Blue Jackets	4:3 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 3.1 LLLLW
- Minnesota Wild
NHL
31.12.25	San Jose Sharks - Minnesota Wild	4:3 penalties ✺
29.12.25	Vegas Golden Knights - Minnesota Wild	2:5 ✺
27.12.25	Winnipeg Jets - Minnesota Wild	3:4 OT ✺
23.12.25	Minnesota Wild - Nashville Predators	2:3 OT ✺
21.12.25	Minnesota Wild - Colorado Avalanche	1:5 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 8 LWWLL

Latest Head to Head

NHL
15.11.25	Minnesota Wild - Anaheim Ducks	2:0
15.04.25	Minnesota Wild - Anaheim Ducks	3:2 OT
06.12.24	Anaheim Ducks - Minnesota Wild	1:5
08.11.24	Anaheim Ducks - Minnesota Wild	2:5
19.03.24	Anaheim Ducks - Minnesota Wild	0:4
14.03.24	Minnesota Wild - Anaheim Ducks	2:0
27.01.24	Minnesota Wild - Anaheim Ducks	2:3

Anaheim Ducks - Minnesota Wild: Predictions, Live Scores & TV Guide