Canucks Look to Streak Past Minnesota Wild in High Stakes Showdown at Xcel Energy Center
The Vancouver Canucks face off against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center this Saturday afternoon. The Canucks, coming off a 4-0 win over Florida, hope to continute
Game outlook
The Vancouver Canucks face off against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center this Saturday afternoon. The Canucks, coming off a 4-0 win over Florida, hope to continute their streak with a second consecutive road win. The Wild, coming off a 3-2 win over Calgary, have a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games against the Canucks, making Minnesota the betting favorite at -113. The line has not changed since opening.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Canucks -105 | Wild -113
Spread: Canucks +1.5 (-251) | Wild -1.5 (+200)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 53%.
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks come into their game against the Wild on a four-game winning streak, with forward Dakota Joshua scoring two goals, and Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller each providing a goal and an assist. Goaltender Thatcher Demko also had an impressive outing, stopping all the 36 shots he faced.
Minnesota Wild Analysis
Filip Gustavsson is 7-7-2 in 17 games with a 2.97 GAA and a .903 save percentage. Goaltender Jared Spurgeon (Lower Body) is questionable for this game. The Minnesota Wild are playing well with a 11-12-4 overall record. Their offense is ranked #17, averaging 3.11 goals per game, while their defense is ranked #21, giving up an average of 3.33 points per game. Vancouver has won two of the last three matchups against Minnesota. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson has a 2.97 GAA and a .903 save percentage. Jared Spurgeon (Lower Body) is questionable for this game.