Carolina at Minnesota

Carolina is 16-6-2 on the road this season with great balance, fifth in the NHL in goals scored, while the defense is No. 1 in goals allowed, second in shots on goal allowed, fifth in save percentage. Carolina is on a 5-1-1 run after shutting out Boston, 6-0, and is 48-18 against the Western Conference, plus 19-7 working on one day of rest. Minnesota has home ice but is #14 in the league in goals surrendered. They come home from a four-game road trip that ended with a 2-0 loss at Winnipeg as a -150 favorite. Carolina has won four in a row against Minnesota and is 24-9 on the road after playing two straight road contests. Play Carolina on the moneyline as a Max Play.