Minnesota at Pittsburgh

Minnesota is in a slump, but has excellent talent and balance at #12 in the NHL in goals scored and allowed. They are also second in the league in penalty killing. Minnesota got captain Mikko Koivu back the last game after missing four contests. The Wild are 18-6 following a loss of three or more goals. They face a Pittsburgh squad that is struggling on defense, #20 in goals allowed. In their last home game they were a -170 favorite over Anaheim and lost 4-2. The Penguins come off a win, but are 3-7 following a victory and 4-9 when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Take Minnesota.