This is game two of a four-game set with the Avs taking game one by a score of 5-1. Colorado is now at 6-3 on the year and has won three in a row. Hunter Miska is expected to get the start. He has played in one game this season, allowing three goals in a 4-2 loss to the Kings. Colorado is putting up 3.67 goals a game and they are giving up 2.11 goals.

The Wild are 5-4 so far this season. The Wild have struggled on the powerplay scoring just twice all season. Cam Talbot is expected to get the start for the Wild. He is 2-1 with a 2.34 GAA this season. Minnesota puts up 2.78 goals a game and on the defensive end, they give up 2.78 goals.

This is almost a must-win game for the Wild as they have two games against the Avs on the road next. Minnesota may have an edge in the crease with Talbot over Miska. Colorado has a huge edge offense as they have one of the best offenses in the league. The Wild's inability to score on the powerplay will hamper their ability to keep this one close.

Play on Colorado.