Carolina enters this game after back to back losses against Dallas and Buffalo. Carolina has struggled to score only scoring 4 goals total over their last 3 games.

Minnesota enters this game 7-1-1 since the All Star break and are right in the playoff race in the western conference. Minnesota is coming off impressive 4-2 and 5-2 wins in Edmonton and Seattle on back to back nights.

Minnesota has won 4 of the last 5 games between the teams and is 10-1-2 in the last 13 games played in St. Paul. Minnesota is the more desperate team trying to get into a playoff spot and are being disrespected by oddsmakers.

Pick: Minnesota Wild ML