Minnesota (35-27-7) vs Vancouver (36-27-6)
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Opening Odds: Vancouver -130

The Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks are two teams that can beat anyone on any give night. Neither would have made the playoffs when the season was halted, but now have new life with the NHL Playoffs expanding to 24 teams. The Canucks will face the Wild in a best-of-5 series likely at some point in late July. Vancouver is -130 on the Bovada NHL odds board with Minnesota at +110. The Wild won two of three regular-season meetings including a 4-3 shootout win on Feb. 19 in Vancouver.


The Wild would have finished one spot out of the second Wild-Card spot in the Western Conference under the regular format. Coach Bruce Boudreau was fired in mid-February and replaced by Dean Evason, who went 8-4 in his 12 games. The Wild historically have had zero offense to go along with stingy defense and goaltending. Well, this is a new kind of Minnesota team that ranks 12th in scoring (3.16 gpg) and 23rd in allowing 3.14 goals per contest. Kevin Fiala leads the team with 54 points, while Zach Parise is first with 25 goals. Netminder Devan Dubnyk (3.35 GAA) is not having a very good season and essentially had lost his grip on the No. 1 role to Alex Stalock, who has a 2.67 GAA.

Best-of-Five Series Price:
Minnesota +110
Vancouver -130


The Canucks will be in the postseason for the first time since 2015 and will be seeking their first series victory since reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in 2011. They were tied for the final Western Conference Wild-Card spot with Nashville but would have lost a tiebreaker with the Predators. Because of the new seeding where the NHL takes winning percentage into account, the Canucks end up the No. 7 seed. Vancouver is eighth in the NHL in scoring at 3.25 goals per game and 11th on the defensive end (3.10). Goalie Jacob Markstrom comes in with a solid 2.75 GAA and .918 save percentage. JT Miller leads Vancouver with 27 goals and 72 points, while Tyler Toffoli had six goals and 10 points in 10 games with the Canucks after he was acquired in trade from the Los Angeles Kings.


The Wild’s defense is too inconsistent to stop a solid club like Vancouver. Toffoli’s playoff experience will help this young Canucks team surprise a few teams this postseason. Take Vancouver at -130 to win the series.

Pick: Canucks -130


Hockey|United States|NHL Game
03-30-2323
8:37 PM ET
PL ML Total
St. Louis Blues -1.5(-105) -700 7.5(-275)
Chicago Blackhawks 1.5(-125) +425 7.5(+200)
Hockey|United States|ECHL Game
03-30-2323
9:05 PM ET
PL ML Total
Allen Americans -1.5(+115) -375 5.5(+110)
Rapid City Rush 1.5(-150) +260 5.5(-145)
Hockey|United States|NHL Game
03-30-2323
9:07 PM ET
PL ML Total
Los Angeles Kings 1.5(-120) +265 4.5(+100)
Edmonton Oilers -1.5(-110) -385 4.5(-130)
Hockey|United States|NHL Game
03-30-2323
10:07 PM ET
PL ML Total
Anaheim Ducks 3.0(-145) +500 6.5(-125)
Seattle Kraken -3.0(+110) -900 6.5(-105)
Hockey|United States|NHL Game
03-30-2323
10:37 PM ET
PL ML Total
Vegas Golden Knights -1.5(+135) -180 6.5(-115)
San Jose Sharks 1.5(-160) +155 6.5(-105)
Hockey|International|Erste Liga Game
03-31-2323
11:15 AM ET
PL ML Total
Ferencvaros ESMTK 1.5(-135) +190 5.5(-115)
CS Progym Gheorgheni -1.5(+105) -260 5.5(-115)
Hockey|Finland|Mestis Game
03-31-2323
11:30 AM ET
PL ML Total
Ketterä -1.5(-130) -350 6.0(+100)
KOOVEE 1.5(+100) +250 6.0(-130)
Hockey|Finland|Liiga Game
03-31-2323
11:30 AM ET
PL ML Total
Tappara -1.5(+160) -175 5.0(+105)
HIFK 1.5(-210) +135 5.0(-135)
Hockey|Finland|Liiga Game
03-31-2323
11:30 AM ET
PL ML Total
Ilves -1.5(+210) -135 5.0(+110)
Pelicans 1.5(-285) +105 5.0(-145)
Hockey|Slovakia|Extraliga Game
03-31-2323
12:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Dukla Michalovce 1.5(-155) +190 5.0(-125)
HC Kosice -1.5(+120) -260 5.0(-105)
Hockey|Belarus|Extraliga Game
03-31-2323
12:25 PM ET
PL ML Total
Neman Grodno 1.5(-325) -105 4.5(-145)
Yunost Minsk -1.5(+230) -125 4.5(+110)
Hockey|Germany|DEL Game
03-31-2323
12:45 PM ET
PL ML Total
Grizzlys Wolfsburg 1.5(+100) +275 5.0(-150)
EHC Red Bull München -1.5(-130) -400 5.0(+115)
Hockey|Denmark|Superisligaen Game
03-31-2323
1:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Aalborg Pirates () ()
Herlev Eagles () ()
Hockey|Sweden|SHL Game
03-31-2323
1:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Frölunda HC 1.5(-180) +155 5.0(-115)
Växjö Lakers -1.5(+150) -185 5.0(-105)
Hockey|Germany|DEL Game
03-31-2323
1:15 PM ET
PL ML Total
Adler Mannheim 1.5(-285) +110 5.0(-120)
ERC Ingolstadt -1.5(+210) -145 5.0(-110)
Hockey|Austria|EHL Game
03-31-2323
1:15 PM ET
PL ML Total
Bolzano-Bozen Foxes -1.5(+250) -120 5.0(-125)
Vienna Capitals 1.5(-350) -110 5.0(-105)
Hockey|Denmark|Superisligaen Game
03-31-2323
1:30 PM ET
PL ML Total
Herning Blue Fox () ()
Esbjerg Energy () ()
Hockey|Austria|EHL Game
03-31-2323
1:30 PM ET
PL ML Total
RB Salzburg -1.5(+175) -170 5.0(-120)
KAC Klagenfurt 1.5(-230) +130 5.0(-110)
Hockey|Germany|DEL 2 Game
03-31-2323
1:30 PM ET
PL ML Total
Bad Nauheim 2.5(-155) +305 6.0(-115)
Kassel Huskies -2.5(+120) -460 6.0(-115)
Hockey|France|Ligue Magnus Game
03-31-2323
2:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Rouen HE 1.5(-310) -110 6.0(-115)
Ducs d'Angers -1.5(+225) -120 6.0(-115)
Hockey|Switzerland|National League Game
03-31-2323
2:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
EV Zug 1.5(-240) +120 5.5(-105)
Genève-Servette HC -1.5(+180) -155 5.5(-125)
Hockey|Germany|DEL 2 Game
03-31-2323
2:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Krefeld Pinguine 1.5(-250) +115 5.5(+110)
Ravensburg Towerstars -1.5(+185) -150 5.5(-145)
Hockey|England|Elite League Game
03-31-2323
2:30 PM ET
PL ML Total
Nottingham Panthers 1.5(-200) +130 6.5(-135)
Manchester Storm -1.5(+150) -170 6.5(+105)
Hockey|Canada|Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Game
03-31-2323
6:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 3.5(-115) +650 8.5(-120)
Halifax Mooseheads -3.5(-125) -1600 8.5(-120)
Hockey|Canada|Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Game
03-31-2323
6:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Baie Comeau Drakkar 1.5(-180) +140 7.0(+100)
Moncton Wildcats -1.5(+125) -200 7.0(-140)
Hockey|Canada|Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Game
03-31-2323
7:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Charlottetown Islanders 3.5(-160) +500 7.5(-110)
Quebec Remparts -3.5(+115) -1000 7.5(-130)
Hockey|Canada|Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Game
03-31-2323
7:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Shawinigan Cataractes 1.5(-115) +210 7.0(+100)
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies -1.5(-125) -315 7.0(-140)
Hockey|Canada|Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Game
03-31-2323
7:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Saint John Sea Dogs 3.5(-125) +600 8.5(-115)
Gatineau Olympiques -3.5(-115) -1400 8.5(-125)
Hockey|Canada|Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Game
03-31-2323
7:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Drummondville Voltigeurs 1.5(+105) +260 6.5(-135)
Victoriaville Tigres -1.5(-150) -410 6.5(-105)
Hockey|Canada|Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Game
03-31-2323
7:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Armada Blainville Boisbriand 4.5(-150) +900 8.0(-120)
Sherbrooke Phoenix -4.5(+105) -3300 8.0(-120)
Hockey|Canada|OHL Game
03-31-2323
7:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Mississauga Steelheads 2.5(-125) +325 7.0(-135)
North Bay Battalion -2.5(-115) -525 7.0(-105)
Hockey|Canada|OHL Game
03-31-2323
7:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Owen Sound Attack 1.5(+105) +250 7.0(-130)
London Knights -1.5(-150) -390 7.0(-110)
Hockey|United States|NHL Game
03-31-2323
7:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
New York Rangers -1.5(+165) -145 6.5(-110)
Buffalo Sabres 1.5(-195) +125 6.5(-110)
Hockey|United States|AHL Game
03-31-2323
7:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Belleville Senators 1.5(-275) -105 6.5(-115)
Syracuse Crunch -1.5(+200) -125 6.5(-115)
Hockey|Canada|OHL Game
03-31-2323
7:05 PM ET
PL ML Total
Guelph Storm 1.5(-125) +190 7.5(-120)
Sarnia Sting -1.5(-115) -280 7.5(-120)
Hockey|Canada|Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Game
03-31-2323
7:30 PM ET
PL ML Total
Rimouski Oceanic -1.5(+170) -150 6.5(-130)
Chicoutimi Saguenéens 1.5(-245) +105 6.5(-110)
Hockey|United States|NHL Game
03-31-2323
8:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Detroit Red Wings 1.5(-130) +210 6.0(-115)
Winnipeg Jets -1.5(+110) -250 6.0(-105)
Hockey|United States|AHL Game
03-31-2323
8:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
San Jose Barracuda 1.5(-200) +120 6.5(-120)
Texas Stars -1.5(+160) -155 6.5(-110)
Hockey|United States|AHL Game
03-31-2323
8:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Laval Rocket -1.5(+220) -115 6.5(-110)
Rockford Icehogs 1.5(-300) -115 6.5(-120)
Hockey|Canada|WHL Game
03-31-2323
8:05 PM ET
PL ML Total
Medicine Hat Tigers 2.5(-155) +260 7.0(-150)
Winnipeg Ice -2.5(+110) -410 7.0(+105)
Hockey|Canada|WHL Game
03-31-2323
9:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Regina Pats 2.5(-150) +275 7.0(-135)
Saskatoon Blades -2.5(+105) -440 7.0(-105)
Hockey|Canada|WHL Game
03-31-2323
9:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Calgary Hitmen 1.5(-110) +235 6.5(-115)
Red Deer Rebels -1.5(-130) -360 6.5(-125)
Hockey|Canada|WHL Game
03-31-2323
9:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Lethbridge Hurricanes 1.5(-170) +150 7.0(-115)
Moose Jaw Warriors -1.5(+120) -215 7.0(-125)
Hockey|United States|NHL Game
03-31-2323
10:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Calgary Flames -1.5(+200) -125 6.5(-115)
Vancouver Canucks 1.5(-240) +105 6.5(-105)
Hockey|Canada|WHL Game
03-31-2323
10:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Vancouver Giants 2.5(+115) +475 7.0(-135)
Kamloops Blazers -2.5(-160) -900 7.0(-105)
Hockey|Canada|WHL Game
03-31-2323
10:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Everett Silvertips 1.5(-115) +235 5.5(-110)
Portland Winter Hawks -1.5(-125) -360 5.5(-130)
Hockey|Canada|WHL Game
03-31-2323
10:00 PM ET
PL ML Total
Tri-City Americans 1.5(-125) +190 7.5(-110)
Prince George Cougars -1.5(-115) -280 7.5(-130)
Hockey|Canada|WHL Game
03-31-2323
10:05 PM ET
PL ML Total
Kelowna Rockets 3.5(-115) +700 7.5(-125)
Seattle Thunderbirds -3.5(-125) -1800 7.5(-115)
Hockey|United States|NHL Game
03-31-2323
10:30 PM ET
PL ML Total
Dallas Stars -1.5(+110) -250 6.0(-120)
Arizona Coyotes 1.5(-130) +210 6.0(+100)