Boston at Minnesota

First-place Boston has lost three in a row. They still have enormous talent everywhere, ranked fifth in the NHL defensively in goals allowed (2.35 goals per game) and No. 1 in save percentage (.920). The Bruins are 37-6 after a non-conference game and 19-3 on the road in non-conference action. They're also 98-75 after a loss, plus 29-12 away from home against teams averaging 3+ goals per contest. Minnesota is 18th in goals allowed and 20th in save percentage (.900), while the offense is 20th in goals scored and 17th in shooting percentage. With Minnesota 6-13 after scoring 4 or more goals in two consecutive games, back the visitors. Play Boston.