Anaheim at Minnesota

Anaheim is more talented than the record suggests, getting off to a brutal start offensively, scoring just one goal in their first four games. They are 1-1 the last two contests, scoring five goals and the defense has been sharp, at ninth in the NHL in goals allowed, and second in penalty killing. And that lone win was 4-1 over this Minnesota team two games ago. The Ducks have owned this Wild team, winning 11 of the last 12 meetings. The Ducks are 37-18 against the Western Conference and 11-5 following a loss of three or more goals. The Minnesota Wild are in the midst of playing four games in six nights and not strong defensively at #23 in goals allowed, and #25 in killing penalties. The Wild are 1-4 in their last five games when playing on one day of rest. Anaheim is 6-0 in the last six meetings in this building, with six consecutive one-goal victories, so grab the dog that has dominated the recent series. Play Anaheim.