Wild vs Golden Knights Prediction 4/22/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Wild vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 22nd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The Minnesota Wild are down 1-0 in the series after losing game one by a score of 4-2 on Sunday night. Minnesota tied the game at one late in the first period and they cut the deficit to 3-2 in the third, but couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Wild recorded 20 shots on goal, won 60% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got both of their goals from Boldy, while Gustavsson stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Wild finished the regular season by beating the Ducks by a score of 3-2 and the Canucks by a score of 3-2. Minnesota has won four of their last six games and they finished fourth in the Central standings with 97 points. Minnesota has scored 2.74 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 72.4% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Boldy has led Minnesota with 27 goals, 46 assists, and 271 shots on goal, while Marco Rossi has added 24 goals, 36 assists, and 136 shots on goal in the regular season. Filip Gustavsson was 31-19-6 with a 2.56 goals against average and a .914 save percentage during the regular season. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights were able to pickup a 4-2 win on Sunday night in game one and will look to go up 2-0 here. Vegas scored a goal in the second and another early in the third to take a 3-1 lead, but they allowed Minnesota to cut the lead to 3-2, before adding an empty net goal right as time expired. The Golden Knights recorded 27 shots on goal, won 40% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Hertl, and Howden (2), while Hill stopped 18 out of 20 shots in the win. 

Prior to the game, the Golden Knights defeated the Canucks by a score of 4-1, but did lose to the Flames by a score of 5-4. Vegas has won four of their last five games and they finished first in the Pacific standings with 110 points. Vegas has scored 3.34 goals per game and they have allowed 2.61 goals against per game, while also going 28.3% on the power play and 75.7% on the penalty kill this season. In the regular season, Vegas was led by Jack Eichel, who had 28 goals, 66 assists, and 233 shots on goal, while Mark Stone added 19 goals, 48 assists, and 131 shots on goal. Adin Hill was 32-13-5 with a 2.47 goals against average and a .906 save percentage in the regular season. 

Why the Golden Knights will beat the Wild 

• The Golden Knights have won nine of their last 10 games against the Wild.
• The Wild have lost seven of their last eight night games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
• The Wild have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs at T-Mobile Arena when trailing after the second period.

Why the Wild will beat the Golden Knights 

• The Golden Knights have lost each of their last three Tuesday games as home favorites.
• The Wild have won three of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Golden Knights’ last 10 games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Wild’s last six night games against the Golden Knights following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Golden Knights’ last six home games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the Wild’s last nine night games at T-Mobile Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games following a home win.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Tomas Hertl has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Wild.
• Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Nicolas Roy has recorded an assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last five home games against the Wild.
• Brayden McNabb ranks 1st in the Pacific Division for Plus/Minus (+42) this season.

Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts

• Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one assist in three of his last four road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Wild’s last game.
• Ryan Hartman has recorded at least one point in each of the Wild’s last four night games at T-Mobile Arena.
• Brock Faber ranks 2nd in the Central Division for average time on ice (25:32) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Vegas Golden Knights are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
• The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.34).
• The Minnesota Wild rank 31st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.78).
• The Minnesota Wild rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (4).

Wild vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Vegas was able to control most of game one in their win to start the series, but they definitely had trouble scoring at even strength. The Golden Knights are 30-9-3 at home this year, while the Wild are 23-14-5 on the road. Minnesota is a dangerous team when healthy, but this is a very tough matchup for them, as the Vegas defense was all over them. I do think the Wild are good enough to keep all of these games close, but I don’t see them scoring three goals very often. Take the under here. 

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5