NHL · Friday, 9 October, MSK · Benchmark International Arena

Tampa Bay Lightning — Minnesota Wild

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Model prediction and result

3:2Came true
Tampa Bay Lightning42%
Draw in regulation23%
Minnesota Wild35%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 3:2: the model's most likely outcome, Tampa Bay Lightning to win (54% incl. overtime), came true.

Tampa Bay Lightning are favourites: 54% to win including overtime and shootout.

The model expects few goals: 5.5 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 54%.

Why

  • The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.9 and 2.7.

Facts

  • Last 5 meetings: Tampa Bay Lightning 2 wins, Minnesota Wild 3.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Tampa Bay Lightning — Minnesota Wild2.9–2.6
Tampa Bay Lightning to win (incl. OT and shootout)54%
Minnesota Wild to win (incl. OT and shootout)46%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)54%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)46%

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Form

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • 06.10Philadelphia Flyers4:1
  • 04.10Washington Capitals3:1
  • 02.10away · New York Rangers1:5
  • 04.05Montreal Canadiens1:2
  • 02.05away · Montreal Canadiens1:0 OT

Minnesota Wild

  • 07.10away · Buffalo Sabres2:3 OT
  • 04.10Boston Bruins4:1
  • 02.10away · Nashville Predators3:1
  • 14.05away · Colorado Avalanche3:4 OT
  • 12.05Colorado Avalanche2:5

Head to head

  • 25.03.2026Tampa Bay Lightning — Minnesota Wild6:3
  • 04.03.2026Minnesota Wild — Tampa Bay Lightning5:1
  • 02.11.2024Minnesota Wild — Tampa Bay Lightning5:3
  • 25.10.2024Tampa Bay Lightning — Minnesota Wild2:4
  • 19.01.2024Tampa Bay Lightning — Minnesota Wild7:3

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
8, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionOttawa Senators750221–19+210
9, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionMinnesota Wild741221–16+59
10, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionWinnipeg Jets641118–17+19
12, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceAnaheim Ducks640220–17+38
13, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionTampa Bay Lightning640217–16+18
14, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceFlorida Panthers732219–20-18

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 42% will not happen in roughly 58 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →