Florida Panthers vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 1/24/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Location: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, MN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Grand Casino Arena is where the Minnesota Wild (29-14-9) will meet the Florida Panthers (26-20-3) on Saturday.

The Florida Panthers had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Jets in their last outing. Florida amassed 10 penalty minutes for this matchup. Furthermore, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but weren't able to make the most of that try. The Panthers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this game. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 1 of the 20 shots they looked to score on.

In the matter of their scoring, the Florida Panthers have earned 145 goals (20th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have given up 160. For the year, they have racked up 55 points and their points % is .561. Florida has compiled 176 power play opportunities and they have added 32 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 18.18%. While at even strength, the Panthers have conceded 131 goals while scoring 113 on offense. Florida has attempted 1,416 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.2%. The Panthers have had 1,279 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .875. Florida Panthers opponents have earned 165 power play opportunities (4th in pro hockey) and have a total of 29 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky has played in 788 matchups over the course of his NHL career. He has a mark of 448-257-58 and he has started in 774 games. The opposition has notched 1,971 goals versus Bobrovsky in his career and his goals against average is 2.55. Bobrovsky has had 22,620 shot attempts taken against him and he has 20,649 total saves. His save percentage sits at .913 during his 40,045 minutes on the ice. Throughout his time in hockey, Bobrovsky has recorded 446 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .576.

When they took the ice last, Minnesota faced the Red Wings in an outing where the Wild earned a victory by a mark of 4-3. They had 4 power play chances in this one and scored 1 out of those tries. The Wild had 4 goals out of the 39 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the season, the Minnesota Wild have accounted for 165 goals, 67 points, and a points percentage of .644. They have allowed 147 goals to be scored by of a combination of 117 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Wild have racked up 124 goals at even strength and 41 goals (3rd in the NHL) while on the power play. They have recorded 172 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 23.84%. Minnesota has taken 1,510 shots (5th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.93%, while allowing the opposition 1,544 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 76.74% on their oppositions 129 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 90.5%.

Across the ice you will find Filip Gustavsson in the crease. He has gathered 5,344 saves out of 5,860 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .912. Gustavsson has amassed a career mark of 100-68-25 and has participated in 201 games. He was named a starter in 192 contests and has played 9,036 mins. Gustavsson's quality start rate sits at 62.0% and he has qualified for 119 quality starting assignments in his professional career. The opposition is averaging 2.69 goals per game and he has given up 516 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Minnesota

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