Minnesota at St. Louis

The St. Louis Blues have struggled all season, managing just three wins in their past 12 outings. Worse than that, the Blues have not been a very competitive team as seven of those nine losses were by a margin of 2+ goals. Home ice hasn't helped, with eight of the team's past 10 setbacks coming by a multiple-goal margin. The Wild is in a competitive playoff race in the West, playing solid hockey with a 10-3 record in their last 13 games. Minnesota's last three road wins were each by 2+ goals and Dean Evanson's team needs to get back in the win column after a surprising loss at Arizona on Sunday, which suddenly isn't such a shocker given how well the Yotes are playing. These two are clearly on different paths and Minny has the big edge. Take the Wild on the puck line.