New York at Minnesota

The NY Rangers can play any style, and are sixth in the NHL in goals scored and on the power play. The Rangers come off a 4-2 home victory over Edmonton on Tuesday, going OVER the total. The defense, though, has been a concern as New York had allowed 14 goals and 96 shots during its 0-2-1 swing through Western Canada that ended Saturday. Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi did not make the trip and will miss at least two more games with a swollen knee. Minnesota is ninth in the NHL in goals scored, and #13 on the power play. Thomas Vanek scored one of Minnesota's three power-play goals and added three assists, leading the Wild to a 6-2 romp over Vancouver on Tuesday. The Wild's shooting percentage of one goal every 9.7 shots is in the top 10 in the NHL and this shapes up as an offensive show. Play the NY Rangers/Minnesota OVER the total.