Find Golden Knights vs. Wild prediction for game 2 of NHL playoffs here.
The Vegas Golden Knights look to build on their 1-0 series lead when they host the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round. The Knights took care of business in Game 1 and come in as heavy favorites to defend home ice once again.
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📊 Where To Watch Golden Knights vs. Wild Game 2? (April 22, 2025)
NHL Playoffs First Round – Tuesday, April 22, 2025
📍 T-Mobile Arena – Paradise, Nevada
🕚 Puck Drop: 11:00 p.m. ET
📺 Watch: ESPN | Stream: Fubo
📊 Game Odds & Info
| Bet Type | Vegas Golden Knights | Minnesota Wild |
| Moneyline | -245 | +200 |
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+115) | +1.5 (-135) |
| Total Goals | Over/Under 5.5 |
Pick: Golden Knights -1.5
O/U Prediction: Over 5.5
Score Prediction: Golden Knights 4 – Wild 2
🔥 Recent Trends & Betting Insights
- Vegas has hit the over 5.5 goals mark in 45 of 83 games this season.
- Minnesota has gone over the 5.5 total in 39 of 83 games.
- The two teams combine for 6.1 goals per game, slightly above this game’s total.
- Opponents average 5.5 goals per game combined against these clubs.
- Golden Knights are 45-23 as moneyline favorites.
- Wild are 17-24 when listed as underdogs.
📈 Team Stats & Rankings
🏒 Vegas Golden Knights
| Stat | Value | NHL Rank |
| Goals Per Game | 3.34 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 3rd |
| Shots Per Game | 30.2 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 28.34% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.74% | 26th |
Goal Differential: +60 (3rd-best in NHL)
- Record as Favorite: 45-23 (66.2%)
- Home Ice Edge: 6-2-2 in their last 10
🏒 Minnesota Wild
| Stat | Value | NHL Rank |
| Goals Per Game | 2.74 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 15th |
| Shots Per Game | 27.6 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.77% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.41% | 30th |
- Goal Differential: -11 (18th in NHL)
- Record as Underdog: 17-24
- Over 5.5 Total: 39 of 83 games
🔑 Key Players to Watch
⭐ Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel: 28 G, 66 A – 94 PTS
- Mark Stone: 19 G, 48 A – 67 PTS
- Adin Hill (G): 32-13-5, 2.5 GAA, .906 SV%
⭐ Wild
- Matthew Boldy: 27 G, 46 A – 73 PTS
- Marco Rossi: 24 G, 36 A – 60 PTS
- Filip Gustavsson (G): 31-19-6, 2.6 GAA, .914 SV% (5th-best in NHL)
🩺 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status |
| Golden Knights | None reported | ✅ Healthy |
| Wild | Troy Grosenick | Out (Knee – Season) |
🎯 Prop Bets to Consider
Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel to score: +145
- Mark Stone Over 0.5 assists: -130
- Adin Hill Under 2.5 goals allowed: -110
Wild
- Boldy Over 2.5 shots on goal: -125
- Rossi to record a point: +120
🧊 Same Game Parlay (DraftKings or FanDuel)
- Jack Eichel Anytime Goal
- Golden Knights ML
- Over 5.5 Total Goals
🧾 Odds: +370 (approx.)
🏁 Golden Knights vs. Wild Prediction
The Golden Knights are clicking at the right time and dominating on both ends of the ice. With home-ice advantage and the star power of Eichel and Stone, Vegas looks poised to take a commanding 2-0 lead. But don’t sleep on the Wild’s gritty effort — they’ll need a big night from Gustavsson to steal one on the road.
🔥 ClutchBuzz Pick: Golden Knights -1.5 | Over 5.5 | Eichel to score
🎯 Confidence Level: 8.5/10
