Winnipeg at Minnesota

The motivation is very different for these teams. Winnipeg has won six of nine after a 6-2 victory over San Jose and needs just one point to guarantee the second and final wild-card spot. Winnipeg is Top 10 in the NHL defensively in goals given up, shot on goal allowed, and save percentage. Winnipeg is 32-24 on the road in divisional play, plus 35-16 after playing two straight home contests. Minnesota has lost three of five and has already clinched a playoff spot. The Wild is 23rd offensively in goals scored and 19th in shots on goal. They're 4-9 off a divisional road victory, plus 8-18 off a road win scoring four goals or more. Play Winnipeg.