Nashville vs Minnesota Prediction 11 April 2026
🔊 This could be the most crucial match of the season for Nashville. A regulation-time loss, combined with a win for the Los Angeles Kings in their concurrent game, would almost certainly dash the Predators' hopes of reaching the playoff zone. How will the hosts approach this upcoming NHL regular season game? Let's dive into the statistical trends and head-to-head history of these clubs.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Nashville and Minnesota have faced off ten times: the Predators have won four games, while the Wild have claimed six victories. Five of the last seven head-to-head encounters have gone beyond regulation time, and on the road, Minnesota has managed to defeat their opponent in regulation only once in their last 16 games.
Head-to-head statistics Nashville - Minnesota
Nashville Predators Team Overview
With a 1-4 defeat to the Utah Mammoths yesterday, Nashville ended their four-game point streak and allowed the Kings to move into the top eight in the West. Los Angeles is Nashville Predators' main competitor in the wild card race. Andrew Brunette's team has 84 points in 79 games, while the Kings have 85 points in 78 games. The Winnipeg Jets are also breathing down Nashville's neck, leading in terms of points lost.
At home, the Predators have lost their last two games, conceding four goals each time. Since the February Olympic break, Nashville has won 62.5% of their home games. Their scoring rate at Bridgestone Arena during this period is 3.50 goals per game (the best in the conference) while allowing 2.75 goals (4th best in the conference).
Defenseman Nicolas Hague, who was injured late last week, is expected to return for the game against Minnesota.
Match Results: Nashville Predators
Minnesota Wild Team Overview
After a 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars, the Wild have almost lost their chance to finish second in the Central Division, which would have given them home-ice advantage in the first-round series against the Stars. Minnesota sit third in the division, trailing Dallas by four points with three games left in the regular season.
On the road since the championship resumed at the end of February, the Wild have played 11 games, winning six and earning points in seven. Minnesota's offensive performance away from home averages 3.55 goals scored per game (4th in the conference) while allowing an average of 3.45 goals (10th in the conference).
Defenseman Zach Bogosian is expected to return to the lineup for the game in Nashville.
Match Results: Minnesota Wild
⚡️ Key Players
The race for Nashville's top scorer in the regular season is between Filip Forsberg, with 73 points (38 goals, 35 assists), and Ryan O'Reilly, who has 72 points (25 goals, 47 assists). The Predators' leading goal-scorer is Steven Stamkos, who netted 39 goals this season. Defenseman Roman Josi, who missed the previous game, has scored in each of his last four games, while Forsberg has found the net in four of his last five appearances.
For Minnesota, Kirill Kaprizov is having a sensational run. The fourth-leading goal-scorer in the NHL recently scored twice against Dallas, setting a new Wild record for multi-goal games. The Russian has tallied 89 points (45 goals, 44 assists) this season. Matt Boldy follows him in the Wild's scoring race with 85 points (42 goals, 43 assists). Defenseman Quinn Hughes ranks in the top 10 for assists in the regular season with 69.
🥅 Goaltenders
The upcoming matchup could very well be a battle of the goaltenders. Nashville's Juuse Saros has saved 90.0% of shots across 14 games from February to April, with a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.94. Saros has finished four of his last five games with a save percentage below 90%. Justus Annunen has played eight games since the break, boasting a 93.9% save rate and a GAA of 1.90.
Minnesota's goaltenders have even more impressive stats. Filip Gustavsson has handled 90.3% of shots over 13 games since the break, with a GAA of 2.64, while Jesper Wallstedt has saved 91.5% over 10 games (GAA of 2.45). Wallstedt hasn't allowed more than two goals in each of his last four games.
Editorial Prediction
Nashville have no choice but to approach this game as their most crucial of the season, especially given their head-to-head record against the Wild favors the hosts. The Predators have not lost in regulation time in 15 of their last 16 home games against Minnesota. The editorial choice is a double chance (1X), meaning Nashville Predators will not lose in regulation time.
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