Our rankings
Wild 61%
Wild #2 vs Lightning #16 in our rankings (network centrality).
Wild vs Lightning Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
2
Wild55%
Wild55%45%16
Lightning
LightningOur pick: Wild, 55% to win · projected 3.2–3.0
Common opponents
Wild 50%
Wild by 0.0 goals here, from 9 comparisons.
Efficiency
Wild 52%
Projected Wild 3.2, Lightning 3.0 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Wild vs Lightning head to head this season
- Wild L 2–3 away, Oct 8
Wild and Lightning common opponents · 8
Against the same teams: Wild went 6–2, Lightning went 6–2. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Wild | Lightning | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jets |
L 2–5 away, Oct 13 | W 6–4 home, Oct 29 | TB +5.0 |
 Predators |
W 3–1 away, Oct 1 | L 4–5 away, Oct 31 | MIN +3.0 |
 Kraken |
W 5–1 away, Oct 24 | W 4–3 home, Oct 15 | MIN +3.0 |
 Mammoth |
W 3–1 away, Oct 27 | L 4–5 away, Oct 24 | MIN +3.0 |
 Islanders |
L 3–4 home, Oct 29 | W 5–3 away, Oct 10 | TB +3.0 |
 Golden Knights |
W 4–2 home, Oct 12 | W 6–2 away, Oct 20 | TB +2.0 |
 Capitals |
W 5–1 away, Nov 1 | W 3–1 home, Oct 3 | MIN +2.0 |
 Canucks |
W 4–2 away, Oct 25 | W 4–2 home, Oct 17 | Even |