Minnesota at Tampa Bay

Minnesota is tough and exceptionally balanced at #8 in the NHL in goals scored and goals allowed. They also have the #5 best penalty killing unit in the game. Jason Zucker scored with 45.4 seconds left to lift Minnesota to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Minnesota is on a 4-0 run and 5-1 after a victory, yet they are a dog here. Tampa Bay has lost two in a row with a below average defense (#17 in goals allowed and in killing penalties). The Lightning is 8-20 against a team with a winning percentage above .600, and 0-6 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Minnesota matches up well and is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Play the Minnesota Wild.