Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Game 6 Prediction – 5/1/2025

With the Vegas Golden Knights leading the series 3-2, Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Xcel Energy Center is set to be a pivotal contest. The Golden Knights are coming off a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory in Game 5, thanks to Brett Howden's game-winning goal. The Wild, however, have shown resilience, particularly on home ice, and will be looking to force a decisive Game 7.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Game 6 Preview

The Golden Knights have demonstrated their depth and experience throughout the series. They have managed to find scoring from various lines. Jack Eichel and William Karlsson have been instrumental, with Eichel contributing significantly to the team's offense. That duo teamed up to score Vegas' first goal of Game 5 and they will need to play well again here for the Knights to finish this series in six games.

On the other side, the Wild have relied heavily on their defensive structure and the stellar play of goaltender Filip Gustavsson. In Minnesota's two wins in this series, Gustavsson and the Wild defense held the Knights to just two goals. In their three losses, the Wild gave up three or more goals, making that number a key for the Wild in Game 6. Offensively, Kirill Kaprizov has been a standout, scoring a first-period power play goal for the Wild in Game 5.

Betting Insights

• Moneyline: Vegas Golden Knights -150, Minnesota Wild +125
• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

Four of the five games in this series so far have gone over the 5.5 goal mark. These trends suggest a high-scoring affair, though things could change in this game depending on how both teams approach Game 6.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild Game 6 Prediction

Considering the current form of both teams and the stakes, this game is expected to be tightly contested. The Golden Knights have the advantage in experience and have shown the ability to win close games. However, the Wild's home-ice advantage and determination to extend the series cannot be underestimated.

Prediction: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Minnesota Wild 2

While the Wild will put up a strong fight, the Golden Knights' depth and playoff experience give them the edge to close out the series in Game 6.

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