As a MN fan I rarely play against the Wild, but will be betting against them tonight. I don't see anyway they bounce back tonight. Here are my reasons. Haula is likely to be out with a concussion. Brodin missed a ton of time last night from the cheap boarding penalty and is questionable tonight. Parise stick to the face will play. At one point last night the Wild were missing 4 players, and playing only 4 D causing Suter to play close to 40 minutes.
Last nights game was more physical then expected, as they expected tonights game to be physical and last nights to be more finesse.
Backstrom is starting in nets and this is not the same Backstrom we have seen in the past. His numbers are way down, and their confidence is low on him right now. They were trying to move him by signing both Harding and Keumper before the season, but then Harding broke his foot while arguing with a playing in the lockerroom and kicked a wall.... whoops!
I think Boston is one of the toughest teams to play back to back, and Wild will not be able to move Boston from their own net.
Boston -180
Boston -1.5 +165
Over 5 +105