Final Score: Wild 3 - Red Wings 2
Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Wild @ Red Wings

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Wild
15-8-6 Rating 1490
Form: TLTWW
Model Probability
32%
68%
Projected margin: Detroit Red Wings +1.5
Red Wings
16-8-4 Rating 1595
Form: WWWTW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Wild Red Wings
All-time wins 2 6
Last 5 meetings 0 4
Average goals 2.6 3.8
Last meeting 3 5

Key Season Stats

Stat Wild Red Wings
Games played 29 28
Avg goals scored 2.7 3.1
Avg goals conceded 2.2 2.5
Win percentage 52% 57%
Away win % / Home win % 46% 67%