PREMIUM
5* NHL Game of the Week
(NHL) St. Louis vs. Minnesota,
Money Line: -128.00 Minnesota (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -128.00 Minnesota (Home)
Result: Win
The Wild were one of the best teams at home this year going 31-8 and coming off a game in which they were shutout on Monday. Also 0-6 on Power Play chances.
I expect Minnesota are looking to make a statement on their home ice after a remarkable season and control this game from the opening puck drop.
The Wild were led by one of the best offenses in the league, scoring 3.77 goals per game but in Game One the offense was shut out. The hope is that Kirill Kaprizov, Ryan Hartman, and Kevin Fiala, who scored 114 goals and 144 assists in the regular season combined, can step up and carry the offense
In addition, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury who has been great in the net since being acquired with a .910 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average on 334 shots looks to rebound from an awful game where he allowed four goals on 31 shots.
The Wild should win Game Two to even up the First Round series with a strong performance on their home ice.
I expect Minnesota are looking to make a statement on their home ice after a remarkable season and control this game from the opening puck drop.
The Wild were led by one of the best offenses in the league, scoring 3.77 goals per game but in Game One the offense was shut out. The hope is that Kirill Kaprizov, Ryan Hartman, and Kevin Fiala, who scored 114 goals and 144 assists in the regular season combined, can step up and carry the offense
In addition, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury who has been great in the net since being acquired with a .910 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average on 334 shots looks to rebound from an awful game where he allowed four goals on 31 shots.
The Wild should win Game Two to even up the First Round series with a strong performance on their home ice.