Nashville enters this game having lost 3 of his last 4 games. Nashville has scored only 6 goals total over their last 4 games.

Minnesota has won 4 of their last 5 games scoring at least 5 goals in all 4 wins. Minnesota is 3-1-1 in the last 5 games between the teams.

Minnesota players know how important this game is to their playoff race as Nashville is a division rival that holds the last playoff spot. The Wild also now have Nashville’s former coach who knows the Predators well. Minnesota beat Nashville 6-1 in the second game with Hynes as head coach.

Pick: Minnesota Wild ML