Ducks vs Wild Picks and Prediction – 4/16/2025

The Anaheim Ducks look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory on the road Tuesday when visiting the Minnesota Wild. Anaheim is 35-37-8 with 78 points and has been eliminated from playoff contention. Anaheim lost to the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Sunday night for its second consecutive loss, and the Ducks have lost four out of the last six. Keep up to date with all the NHL action with our NHL picks.

Mason McTavish is leading Anaheim in goals scored with 22. Troy Terry is the leader in assists with 34 and points with 54. In goal, Lukas Dostal is 23-23-6 with a goals-against average of 3.11 and a save percentage of .902. Anaheim’s goals-for average is 2.68, and its goals-against average is 3.20. Anaheim’s power play is 32nd in the NHL, and its penalty kill is 28th.

The Minnesota Wild look for a second consecutive win on Tuesday when hosting Anaheim in their final game of the regular season. Minnesota is 44-30-7 with 95 points and currently holds the first Western Conference wild card spot but is only three points ahead of third-place Calgary, and the Flames have two games remaining to only one for Minnesota. Minnesota defeated Vancouver 3-2 on Saturday to move closer to clinching a playoff berth.

Matt Boldy leads Minnesota in goals scored with 26, assists with 45, and points with 71. Kirill Kaprizov is second in goals with 40. In goal, Filip Gustavsson 31-19-6 with a goals-against average of 2.57 and a save percentage of .914. Minnesota’s goals-for average is 2.74, and its goals-against average is 2.89. Minnesota's power play is 19th in the NHL, and its penalty kill is 30th.

The Minnesota Wild will pick up a victory at home in the final game of the regular season to clinch a wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Minnesota has won eight of the last nine on its home ice versus Anaheim. Minnesota's goalie, Filip Gustavsson, has performed well in net with 31 wins in 56 appearances, a 2.57 goals-against average, and a .914 save percentage. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Wild wins to cover the puck line 4-1.