Minnesota at Detroit

Minnesota has won three of its last four and has a great opportunity for another victory against the hapless Red Wings, who easily have the worst record in the NHL. Detroit has lost three in a row and seven of its last eight, which is about par for the course this season. Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard has a terrible 4.08 goals-against average and .886 save percentage. The Wild defeated Columbus 5-4 on Tuesday when Mikko Koivu scored twice and at one point held the Blue Jackets without a shot for 12 minutes. Minnesota has won five of its last seven road games and the Wings are 19-44 their last 63 games against Western Conference teams. Play the Wild.