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Rogers' 10* TOTAL MASSACRE >> Had Over Edm/Mtl Saturday
(NHL) Minnesota vs. San Jose,
Total: 5.50 | -130.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 5.50 | -130.00 Under
Result: Win
The set-up: The 14-11-3 Minnesota Wild will complete a three-game California trip when they visit the SAP Center in San Jose to take on the 16-10-2 Sharks. Minnesota split the first two games of its trip, dropping a 5-2 decision in Los Angeles on Tuesday before edging Anaheim 3-2 in overtime three nights later. The San Jose Sharks seek their fourth consecutive win on home ice, as they conclude a three-game homestand Sunday night.
Minnesota: Nate Prosser notched an assist against the Ducks for his first point in three games since returning to Minnesota. The 31-year-old defenseman spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Wild before signing a two-year contract with St. Louis in August, but he appeared in just one contest for the Blues before being claimed off waivers on Nov. 30. Jason Zucker had his six-game point streak halted by the Kings (Tuesday) but landed back on the scoresheet on Friday, registering a goal and an assist to overtake Eric Staal (10 & 13) for the team lead in scoring with 24 points.
San Jose: Logan Couture, who was the ninth overall pick in the 2007 draft, scored a goal and set up two others to eclipse the 400-point mark for his career (401). He leads the team in goals with 15. Four players are set to follow Couture's lead and reach milestones on Sunday - including goaltender Martin Jones, who is one victory shy of 100 in his career. Jannik Hansen, who remains in search of his first goal of the season, is one game away from his 600th in the NHL while Joel Ward's next point will be his 300th. Defenseman Justin Braun recorded an assist Saturday, leaving him two short of 100 in the league, while Joe Thornton is three points away from tying Doug Gilmour (1,414) for 18th place on the all-time list.
The pick: Minnesota's Devan Dubnyk is 8-2-1 over his last 11 starts overall but the Wild have allowed 3.47 GPG on the road this season. That doesn't spell goods news as while San Jose's offense has sputtered for much of the season at home, it's been clicking as of late. San Jose, which has won 11 of its last 14 against the Wild here at SAP Center, has scored a total of 14 goals during its three-game home winning streak, including five in each of its last two. Make the Over a 10* play.
Minnesota: Nate Prosser notched an assist against the Ducks for his first point in three games since returning to Minnesota. The 31-year-old defenseman spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Wild before signing a two-year contract with St. Louis in August, but he appeared in just one contest for the Blues before being claimed off waivers on Nov. 30. Jason Zucker had his six-game point streak halted by the Kings (Tuesday) but landed back on the scoresheet on Friday, registering a goal and an assist to overtake Eric Staal (10 & 13) for the team lead in scoring with 24 points.
San Jose: Logan Couture, who was the ninth overall pick in the 2007 draft, scored a goal and set up two others to eclipse the 400-point mark for his career (401). He leads the team in goals with 15. Four players are set to follow Couture's lead and reach milestones on Sunday - including goaltender Martin Jones, who is one victory shy of 100 in his career. Jannik Hansen, who remains in search of his first goal of the season, is one game away from his 600th in the NHL while Joel Ward's next point will be his 300th. Defenseman Justin Braun recorded an assist Saturday, leaving him two short of 100 in the league, while Joe Thornton is three points away from tying Doug Gilmour (1,414) for 18th place on the all-time list.
The pick: Minnesota's Devan Dubnyk is 8-2-1 over his last 11 starts overall but the Wild have allowed 3.47 GPG on the road this season. That doesn't spell goods news as while San Jose's offense has sputtered for much of the season at home, it's been clicking as of late. San Jose, which has won 11 of its last 14 against the Wild here at SAP Center, has scored a total of 14 goals during its three-game home winning streak, including five in each of its last two. Make the Over a 10* play.
