Minnesota vs Calgary Prediction 30 January 2026
🔊 In the upcoming NHL matchup, Minnesota are set to host Calgary on their home ice. This game holds significant importance for the hosts as they currently sit in second place and are eager to solidify their playoff position. Meanwhile, for the visitors, who are in seventh place, every point is crucial in their battle to secure a playoff spot. Their last head-to-head ended with a 4-1 victory for Calgary, adding an extra layer of intensity to this forthcoming clash.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames:
- played 43 matches;
- at home ice 20 wins (including extra time), away - 23;
- scored goals: 106 against 110;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.33, 2nd - 1.21, 3rd - 2.21;
- average total of the match - 4.72.
The last time the sides met was on 05 December 2025 at the arena of the team Calgary Flames - the match score was 4:1.
Head-to-head statistics Minnesota - Calgary
Minnesota Wild Team Overview
The Wild are having a strong season and confidently sit near the top of the standings, currently holding second place in the Western Conference. They're enjoying one of their best campaigns in recent memory. The team has won the majority of their home games, where they look particularly convincing-often controlling the play, creating chances, and scoring goals. Recently, Minnesota has showcased impressive combination play and physical hockey, winning two out of their last three games. In their most recent home game against Calgary, the Wild secured a 2-0 victory.
This season, the Wild are averaging over three goals per game, a scoring rate that makes them a formidable opponent on home ice. The team is also bolstered by the consistent performance of their key point leaders.
Match Results: Minnesota Wild
Calgary Flames Team Overview
The Flames have been inconsistent, particularly in away games. Calgary struggles to score on the road, averaging just 2-3 goals, and often concedes more than three, making it challenging for them to compete for top positions. Recently, the team has shown decent discipline, but they haven't always capitalized on their offensive opportunities: the Flames are on a four-game losing streak.
Despite this, the Flames possess talented players capable of turning the tide of a game, but this season they frequently fail to maintain their lead and relinquish control to their opponents.
Match Results: Calgary Flames
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 43;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 4; for the visitors - 8;
- Average total in the first period: 1.33;
- Today's home team averages 0.63 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.7.
First Period Stats: Minnesota Wild (home) vs Calgary Flames (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 26;
- Number of wins: 10 (35.71%) vs 8 (30.77%);
- Number of losses: 10 (35.71%) vs 13 (50%);
- Number of draws: 8 (28.57%) vs 5 (19.23%).
- Average goals scored: 0.89 vs 0.69;
- Average goals conceded: 0.96 vs 1.23.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 2;
- Average total in the first period: 2.5 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 1.4) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6).
- Minnesota Wild have not won the 1st period in last 6 games against Calgary Flames (NHL).
- Minnesota Wild have not won the 1st period in last 5 home games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 43;
- Number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 23.
- Minnesota Wild have not won (in regular time) in 7 of last 8 home games against Calgary Flames (NHL).
- Minnesota Wild have not won (in regular time) in 11 of last 12 games (NHL).
- Minnesota Wild have not won (in regular time) in last 8 home games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.47, for the away team - 2.56;
- average total goals in H2H - 4.72;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 11 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 11 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 18 once.
Statistics: Minnesota Wild vs Calgary Flames
- average total in the tournament: 5.76 vs 5.35;
- average total goals scored: 3.24 vs 2.54;
- average total goals conceded: 2.91 vs 3;
- Minnesota Wild: average total at home in the tournament - 3.18;
- Calgary Flames: average total away in the tournament - 2.23;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.5 (home - 3) vs 2 (away - 2).
- Minnesota Wild scored under 3.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Calgary Flames (NHL).
Editorial Prediction
- Over 5.5 goals in 15 of last 16 Minnesota Wild games (NHL).
- Over 5.5 goals in last 6 Minnesota Wild home games (NHL).
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