Minnesota Wild (1 & Ov5.5) - Columbus Blue Jacket

Stadium / Stadium: Xcel Energy Center (Saint Paul)

West Region 

Minnesota Wild

(Θέση3η Ν.28-ΝΠ.10-ΗΠ.4-Η.20 Τερμ.231-198)

   It seems that they woke up and now they are running four (4) consecutive victories. Their last victim is the Vancouver Canaks with 3-2 (2-2 points) in overtime. They were good and if they pay a little attention back and the intensity they bring out they will overcome more easily. They are good offensively having the 2nd best attack, but they are lagging behind… Of course in the last three (3) they have improved a bit, but I can hardly see them continuing at a low tempo. Their goal is the 2nd place of the West. Region. They can do it, but they need to be consistent. White absence list!

Eastern Region

Columbus blue jackets

(Θέση9η Div.Ν.22-ΝΠ.10-ΗΠ.3-Η.29 Τερμ.211-239)

   They are in 9th place, virtually out of the playoffs, but the chances of them entering are infinitesimal. What has deprived them of the opportunity to be even contenders for 8th place, is their poor defense. As they have the 3rd worst defense in the entire Eastern Region. However, you are happy to watch their games as they are the joy of goals. It is typical that either they win or lose the over.5.5 goals is a fact. Something that was verified 4/5 last matches! Absent are Korpisalo J. (T.22pm / 87.70% ap), Tarasov D. (T.4ps / 93.69% off), Jenner B. (E.59sym / 23g / 21as) & Texier A. (E.36sym / 11g / 9as).

First of all, this game should not be over5.5. But because I think that the "Wilds" need the victory, they are in shape, they are full and home, I find it difficult to see them lose. So I will get the Ace & Over.5.5 goals combined.