FINAL
January 12, 2026 β’ Grand Casino Arena
NHL PREVIEW β’ January 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: New Jersey Devils faces Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.
New Jersey Devils
Visiting Side
Minnesota Wild
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
38%
New Jersey Devils
VS
62%
Minnesota Wild
Projected Score
NEW 3
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MIN 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Minnesota Wild boasts a stronger net goal differential (+0.4).
New Jersey Devils
STAT
Minnesota Wild
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Minnesota Wild plays on familiar turf at Grand Casino Arena.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why New Jersey Devils Could Win
New Jersey Devils averages 2.8 goals per game offensively.
Why Minnesota Wild Could Win
Minnesota Wild responds with a scoring rate of 3.1 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Minnesota Wild's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Grand Casino Arena
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
New Jersey Devils (49.6%)
Minnesota Wild (50.4%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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