Minnesota at Buffalo

Minnesota is strong on defense, #10 in the NHL in goals allowed. They won at Toronto the last game, 2-1, part of a 12-4-6 run UNDER the total against the Atlantic Division. Minnesota has won three in a row, allowing five total goals, and are even with Colorado for the final Wild Card spot while owning a game in hand on the Avalanche. Rebuilding Buffalo is #27 in the NHL in goals scored, but much better on defense ranked #15 in goals allowed and eighth in penalty killing, preferring a slower pace. Buffalo is 7-2-5 UNDER the total when following a victory and 6-1-2 UNDER against the Western Conference. Play this one to finish UNDER the total.