Minnesota at Vancouver

Vancouver has a losing record at home, is 4-10 against the Western Conference, and 8-18 playing on one day of rest. There are holes everywhere, with Vancouver ranked #28 in goals scored, #27 on the power play, and #20 in goals allowed. They've scored 10 goals in the last six games. Their 9-11-5 home record is the league's second-worst home mark. Vancouver is also dealing with injuries. Defenseman Alexander Edler (fractured fibula) and center Brandon Sutter (fractured jaw) will each be out multiple weeks. Vancouver goalie Ryan Miller has a 5.25 goals against average in losing four of his last five against Minnesota, routing him 6-2 when they last met. Despite a recent skid, Minnesota still has a winning record and ranks #10 in goals allowed. The team had a major shake-up firing their coach, so new coach John Torchetti has his first game here. And the Wild are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Play Minnesota.