Minnesota at St. Louis

This is a huge game from the standpoint that both these teams are on the outside of the playoffs looking in, as well as being separated in the standings by a single point. The St. Louis Blues are 1-5 in their last six games, with the only win coming via the shutout. The 5 losses tells more of the story as the Blues allowed 22 goals in the 5 games or 4.4 a contest. The Wild has played well over their last 11 games at 7-4. Minnesota has allowed three or fewer goals in 10 of their last 13 games. There is more to like about the Wild in this game as they have won the last three meetings, and have tallied 16 goals in the three contests. Make the play on Minnesota.