Minnesota at Detroit

Minnesota has been playing some defense, allowing 3, 1 and zero goals the last three contests (two wins). But the offense is weak at #16 in goals scored, and #26 on the power play. Minnesota has scored three or fewer goals in 13 of their last 14 after falling 3-1 at home to lowly Columbus on Monday. Minnesota is 6-2-2 UNDER the total on the road against a team with a winning home record. Defenseman Ryan Suter returned from a two-game suspension and leads the NHL in average ice time (29:35). They face a Detroit team that is so strong on defense this season, #4 in goals allowed, #5 in penalty killing. Detroit is on a 13-5-2 run UNDER the total and this total is too high. Go with the UNDER in this one.