Philadelphia enters this game having lost 5 of their last 6 games.

Minnesota enters this game having lost 6 of their last 7 games after winning 11 of their 14 games prior. Minnesota has dealt with injuries including to their starting goaltender and superstar forward at the beginning of their current losing stretch.

Minnesota has had a tough schedule during their losing stretch including back to back games against the best team in the NHL the Winnipeg Jets as well as back to back games against cup contenders Dallas Stars.

Minnesota is 4-1-1 in the last 6 games played against Philadelphia. This is a big step down in skill facing Philadelphia a team that has overachieved most of the season while Minnesota has underachieved.

Pick: Minnesota Wild ML