"The Wild offense's 171 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 11th in the league. On defense, the Wild have been one of the best units in league competition, giving up 154 goals to rank 10th. The team's goal differential is seventh-best in the league at +17. The Wild shoot 11.1% as a team, ranked 15th-best in the league. The Wild's players are still looking for their first shutout win this season."
"In 33 games this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals. Calgary and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in 30 of 52 games this season. These two teams average 5.7 goals per match combined, 0.3 less than this game's total. Opponents of these teams combine to average 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game'sgame's over/under. The Wild have won 17 of their 32 games when favored on the moneyline this season (53.1%)."
The Minnesota Wild (30-14-10) are heavy -219 favorites at home against the Calgary Flames (21-25-6) (+180) at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Minnesota averages 3.2 goals per game (171 total) and ranks 11th in scoring while allowing 154 goals, ranking 10th defensively, for a +17 goal differential. Calgary has 130 total goals (2.5 per game), ranks 31st in scoring, and also has allowed 154 goals for a -24 differential. The teams average 5.7 combined goals and have frequently exceeded six combined goals this season. The Wild are 5-3-2 in their last 10 with 34 goals scored and 38 conceded in that span.
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