The Pittsburgh Penguins have heated up here just before the All Star break, entering this matchup as winners of six of their last eight games. The Pens are still out of a playoff spot in the East, and that can't sit right with the reigning Stanley Cup champions. "We want to make sure we finish strong before a few days off," said superstar captain Sidney Crosby, and I for one believe him.

Pittsburgh will host a Minnesota side that has won four of its last five overall but lost four of its last five on the road. The Wild have a losing road record for the season giving up 3.52 gpg while the Pens are a solid 16-7-1 at home.

My selection is an 8* play on Pittsburgh Penguins.