Sometimes it's better to play having just been in action the night before. That's the case here with Minnesota, which beat Edmonton 5-2 on Tuesday coming off the long All-Star break.

The Wild are plus 54 in goal differential, by far the best among Western Conference clubs and will be ready to skate. They hold edges in all areas against the Flames and should be highly-motivated with double revenge incentive.

Calgary last played six days ago. So the Flames figure to be rusty. They entered the break having lost six of their last eight games.