The Minnesota Wild (24-10-6) will attempt to prolong a four-game road win streak when they play the San Jose Sharks (19-17-3) on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Wednesday's hockey action.
The Sharks have recorded a 6-4-0 record over their past 10 games. They have scored 38 goals while allowing 35 in that period. On the power play, 26 opportunities have resulted in four goals (15.4% conversion rate).
Wild vs. Sharks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Sharks 4, Wild 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+150)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild (24-10-6 overall) have a 7-6-13 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Minnesota has 17 points (6-1-5) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Wild recorded only one goal, they went 1-5-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has scored two goals in eight games this season (3-3-2 record, eight points).
- The Wild have scored at least three goals 24 times, and are 20-2-2 in those games (to register 42 points).
- In the 15 games when Minnesota has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 10-3-2 record (22 points).
- In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 9-3-4 (22 points).
- The Wild's opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Wild finished 14-7-2 in those contests (30 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have posted a record of 8-3-11 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 19-17-3.
- San Jose has earned 22 points (10-4-2) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks registered just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- San Jose has earned five points (2-3-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Sharks have scored more than two goals 24 times, earning 36 points from those matchups (17-5-2).
- This season, San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 9-6-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 2-6-0 (four points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 31 games, going 17-11-3 to record 37 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.08 | Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| 3rd | 2.58 | Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 30th |
| 15th | 28.2 | Shots | 24.9 | 32nd |
| 26th | 29.6 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| 9th | 22.73% | Power Play % | 17.91% | 21st |
| 24th | 77.55% | Penalty Kill % | 78.4% | 21st |
Wild vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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