The Anaheim Ducks (21-16-3) will attempt to halt a four-game losing streak when they play the Minnesota Wild (24-10-7) at home on Friday, Jan. 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we project to pick up the victory in Friday's game.
The Ducks have put up 26 goals over their past 10 games, while allowing 41 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into three power-play goals (11.1%). They are 2-6-2 over those games.
Wild vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Ducks 4, Wild 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+109)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a 24-10-7 record overall, with a 7-7-14 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Minnesota is 6-1-5 (17 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- The eight times this season the Wild ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-5-2 (four points).
- Minnesota has taken eight points from the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-3-2 record).
- The Wild have scored three or more goals 25 times, and are 20-2-3 in those games (to record 43 points).
- In the 15 games when Minnesota has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-3-2 to register 22 points.
- In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 9-3-4 (22 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 14-7-3 to record 31 points.
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 21-16-3 record this season and are 8-3-11 in contests that have needed overtime.
- Anaheim has earned 17 points (7-4-3) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Ducks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Ducks have scored three or more goals 28 times, earning 42 points from those matchups (20-6-2).
- This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games and registered 14 points with a record of 6-2-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 11-7-1 (23 points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Ducks finished 10-6-2 in those contests (22 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 3.07 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 7th |
| 2nd | 2.59 | Goals Allowed | 3.53 | 32nd |
| 16th | 28 | Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| 26th | 29.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 22nd |
| 9th | 22.56% | Power Play % | 17.05% | 24th |
| 24th | 76.77% | Penalty Kill % | 75.57% | 28th |
Wild vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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