Wild vs Senators Picks and Prediction – 2/2/2025

The Ottawa Senators will host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The Senators are 27-20-4 on the season. Ottawa is 7-2-1 over their last ten games. The Senators have won three straight games and they carry a 15-7-2 home ice record. Ottawa beat Washington in their last game played 5-4 in overtime. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Leevi Merilainen will protect the net for the Minnesota Wild. Merilainen is 7-3-1 on the season with two shutouts. Merilainen has allowed 22 goals and carries a 219 goals against average. The Ottawa Senators are allowing an average of 2.73 goals against per game

The Minnesota Wild are 31-27-4 on the season. The Wild are 5-5 over their last ten games. Minnesota is riding a three game win streak and carry a 20-5-3 road record. The Wild lost to the Senators 3-1 in their last meeting in December. 

Filip Gustavsson will make his 35th start in net for the Minnesota Wild. Gustavsson is 20-10-3 on the season with three shutouts. Gustavsson has allowed 85 goals and carries a 2.56 goals against average. The Minnesota Wild are allowing an average of 2.77 goals against per game. 

Both Minnesota and Ottawa are searching for a fourth straight win. The Wild have been very impressive on the road this season. Minnesota has scored 11 goals over their last three games. Ottawa has scored 10 goals over their last three games. The Wild show the best value as a road underdog. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Wild win 3-2.