Minnesota at Nashville

Minnesota is a hot, winning three in a row along with a winning road record, outscoring foes by a 13-4 count during this win streak. Minnesota is ranked eighth in the NHL in goals scored, ninth on the power play and sxth in goals allowed. Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubynk made 21 saves in his return to action after missing four games with a groin strain in a 5-2 win over the NY Rangers the last game. Mikko Koivu had two goals and an assist. The Wild are 22-8 when their opponent allows two or fewer goals in their previous game and Nashville is off a 2-1 defeat. Nashville has lost three in a row, scoring a total of five goals. They are #20 in goals scored, and #16 in goals allowed with one of the worst penalty killing units in the game (#28). The road team has dominated this series on a 7-1 run, and the Predators are 5-16 against the Central Division. Play Minnesota.