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The surging Wild at home as they try to protect their Northwest Division lead. Minnesota will get their chances, since Vancouver allows the third-most power plays per game (5.5 power-plays per game).

Vancouver is an astounding 15-2-2 at home since December 8th. The acquisition of defenseman Brent Sopel has helped the power-play; while goalie Roberto Luongo continues to chase that 40th win. All the talk of Vancouver combusting in the second-half has been nothing but hot air, as the Canucks have emerged as one of the best teams in the second-half.

But the Wild are not nearly as bad as their 7th place Western Conference standing says they are. Behind outstanding goaltending and strong puck-pushers Marion Gaborik and Pavol Demitra, they are poised for the playoffs. A convincing win over the Buffalo Sabres on the road shows that the Wild are still one of the better road teams in the league.

Though the Canucks have been nearly invincible at home, the Wild have shown nothing but fight when playing the Canucks. Bet on the Wild stealing one from the Canucks as the struggle for power in the Northwest becomes an all out slug-fest as the season winds down.

Tuesday, March 13th --- General Motors Place, Vancouver --- 10:00pm EST

Free NHL Picks: Minnesota 4 Vancouver 3
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