Minnesota at Boston

A difficult matchup and situational spot for Minnesota. They're playing the second of a back-to-back after losing 4-3 at Pittsburgh last night while Boston is working on two days of rest. This is Minnesota's sixth road game over the last eight contests. The Wild is 4-12 in non-conference action, plus 2-10 on the road against teams averaging 2.85+ goals. They're also 4-12 when playing their second road game in two days. Boston is fourth in the NHL in goals allowed (2.52 per game) and No. 1 in save percentage (.924). The Bruins are 39-6 at home versus losing teams, 34-8 in non-conference action, and 18-4 after scoring one goal or fewer in the last game. Play Boston.