The 8-2 Wild are on a tear, moving into third in their division and winning 5 straight. They've allowed just five goals in those wins while scoring 17, and are getting a fine one-two scoring punch from Zuccarello and Kaprizov. The 3-7 Ducks lost last night to the Kings. The Ducks are 0-6 when playing the second game in a back to back situation. Anaheim is down to their third or fourth string goalie tonight with a trio of defensemen out or questionable, adding to their woes as the league's worst in goals allowed and 31st in goals-scored. Fleury will likely be in net for the Wild. He has been under-performing slightly this year, but has shown improvement lately with a pair .950+ save %'s in his last two appearances.
The Wild are healthier, better rested and have momentum. The Ducks' goalie and defense situation is not promising. Take the Wild on the Puck line at -1 1/2.