The Canucks will play the Wild on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 8:09 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Vancouver Canucks take on the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Vancouver Canucks now have a 82.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Minnesota Wild starting this game with a 94.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Vancouver Canucks - The Vancouver Canucks start this game with a 14-19-3 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Vancouver Canucks rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Minnesota Wild - The Minnesota Wild head to the first puck drop with a 20-10-8 record as a home team, putting them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 10th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Vancouver Canucks rank 25th (195) for goals scored. The Minnesota Wild currently sit 10th (242) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Vancouver Canucks rank 1st (283) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Minnesota Wild have allowed 216 goals this season, resulting in a 20th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Vancouver Canucks have a 5-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Minnesota Wild sporting a 4-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Vancouver Canucks have a 22-44-8 record and the Minnesota Wild hold a 41-21-12 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! The Vancouver Canucks (22-44-8) journey to face the Minnesota Wild (41-21-12)...
The Canucks, with a 0.297 win percentage, aim to overcome their struggles on the road...
Meanwhile, the Wild, boasting a 0.554 win percentage, seek to secure a higher playoff seed...
In the quest for victory, the odds may sway in favor of one team...(Roll the dice)...
For the best bets, consult the tables below and place your wagers at BetRivers or BetMGM.
Best Canucks at Wild Odds
| Underdog Vancouver Canucks | Favorite Minnesota Wild |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Vancouver Canucks | Favorite Minnesota Wild |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Minnesota Wild are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Vancouver Canucks are the +333 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Minnesota Wild are -2.5 +100 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Vancouver Canucks are +2.5 -120 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Canucks
Wild
4/02/26 8:09pm EDT | +333-450 |
- Vancouver Canucks bettors risk $100 to win $333 at +333 odds. The implied probability for Vancouver Canucks is 23.09%.
- Minnesota Wild bettors risk $100 to win $22.22 at -450 odds. The implied probability for Minnesota Wild is 81.82%.
Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Canucks
Wild
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/02/26 8:09pm EDT | Yes -160No +120Bet |
Wild
Total Goals
VAN at MIN 4/02/26 8:09pm EDT | 4 o -1454 u +105Bet |
Canucks
Total Goals
VAN at MIN 4/02/26 8:09pm EDT | 2 o -1402 u +100Bet |
Joel Eriksson Ek
To Score 3 Goals
VAN at MIN 4/02/26 8:09pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kirill Kaprizov
To Score 3 Goals
VAN at MIN 4/02/26 8:09pm EDT | Yes +2800Bet |
Matt Boldy
To Score 3 Goals
VAN at MIN 4/02/26 8:09pm EDT | Yes +4000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x - Minnesota Wild | 82 | 46 | 24 | 12 | 0.561 | 104 | 42 | 272 | 240 | +32.0 | 23-10-8 | 23-14-4 | 4-5 | 6-4-0 | W1 |
| e - Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 25 | 49 | 8 | 0.305 | 58 | 19 | 216 | 316 | -100.0 | 9-27-5 | 16-22-3 | 6-2 | 4-6-0 | L1 |
Vancouver Canucks & Minnesota Wild Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Vancouver Canucks YR: futures available
Minnesota Wild Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Wild | +4000 Bet |
Vancouver Canucks & Minnesota Wild Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 8:09 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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