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The Minnesota Wild will play the Calgary Flames in an NHL game on Wednesday.
Minnesota have had an average season so far but have done well in their last six games and come into this one with momentum on their side. They are placed third in the Western Conference Central Division with 28 points and will look to continue their upward trend in the division with a win in this game.
Calgary have recovered from a poor run and come with a two-game winning streak into the game. They are fifth in the Western Conference Pacific Division with 27 points and will look to perform better going forward to end the league stage on a high.
Wild vs Flames Odds
Wild vs Flames Match Details
Fixture: Wild vs Flames
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 7, 2022; 8 pm EST
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Wild vs Flames Key Stats
Minnesota have been decent on offense, scoring over three goals per game on average this season. Players like Kirill Kaprizov have played a big part in this with 16 goals and 16 assists to his name. But he has lacked proper support from his teammates, something which needs to be fixed. going forward this season.
While their defense has been decent, conceding around three goals per game this season. There are certain areas in which they need improvements to have a stronger defense for future games.
Calgary's offense has been average this season as no player has scored goals in the double digits. Their offensive unit's poor form is a big concern ahead of this tie and they will have to make changes to score more going forward this season.
The defense has done decently this season with 75 goals conceded in 25 games this season. They will bring that into the picture more and strengthen it to have a better result going forward.
Wild vs Flames Betting Prediction
Both teams are coming into the game with momentum and the result will be decided on the basis of fine margins. Given that Minnesota have managed wins with better offensive and defensive displays, they can fancy themselves in this tie.
While Calgary have played well with five wins in their last six home games, they will look to exploit that in this game too. They also have a better head-to-head record, which can come in handy for them as a morale booster.
Given that Minnesota have achieved great success lately in performing well in difficult situations, it cannot be ignored. With teams matching up on team strengths, they can do well in this game, keeping it a close one.
Prediction: Take, Minnesota, ML(+130)
