Calgary at Minnesota

There have been at least six goals scored in 18 of Minnesota's last 20 games. The result is the Wild are the hottest OVER team in the NHL. The Wild have gone OVER in 15 of their last 16 games, including the past nine. Recently acquired star defenseman Quinn Hughes has made Minnesota's offense much more aggressive. Minnesota is averaging 4.1 goals per game in its last six games. The Wild's defense and goaltending have slipped, another big reason for the OVER run. Minnesota is surrendering an average of four goals per game in its last nine matchups. This gives optimism for Calgary's 31st-ranked offense. The Flames should have fresh legs following a 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks this past Sunday in their last game. They have been idle for three full days. Calgary fired 35 shots on net in that loss to Anaheim. The Flames beat the Wild, 4-1, on Dec. 4 in their previous meeting. Take the OVER.