
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|Canada|WHL | Game | ||
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09-22-2323 9:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Moose Jaw Warriors | -1.5(+210) | -120 | 6.5(+105) |
Prince Albert Raiders | 1.5(-315) | -120 | 6.5(-150) |
Hockey|Canada|WHL | Game | ||
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09-22-2323 9:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Medicine Hat Tigers | -1.5(+140) | -185 | 6.5(-115) |
Calgary Hitmen | 1.5(-200) | +130 | 6.5(-125) |
Hockey|Canada|WHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-22-2323 9:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Swift Current Broncos | 1.5(-280) | +100 | 6.0(-125) |
Lethbridge Hurricanes | -1.5(+190) | -140 | 6.0(-115) |
Hockey|Canada|WHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-22-2323 9:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Edmonton Oil Kings | 1.5(-105) | +230 | 7.0(-130) |
Red Deer Rebels | -1.5(-135) | -350 | 7.0(-110) |
Hockey|Canada|WHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-22-2323 10:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Spokane Chiefs | 1.5(-120) | +200 | 7.5(-140) |
Kamloops Blazers | -1.5(-120) | -300 | 7.5(+100) |
Hockey|Canada|WHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-22-2323 10:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Victoria Royals | 1.5(-200) | +125 | 7.0(+105) |
Vancouver Giants | -1.5(+140) | -180 | 7.0(-150) |
Hockey|Canada|WHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-22-2323 10:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Tri-City Americans | 1.5(-305) | -120 | 7.0(+100) |
Prince George Cougars | -1.5(+205) | -120 | 7.0(-140) |
Hockey|Canada|WHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-22-2323 10:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Portland Winter Hawks | -1.5(+135) | -190 | 7.0(+105) |
Winnipeg Ice | 1.5(-190) | +135 | 7.0(-150) |
Hockey|United States|NHL|Preseason | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:05 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Los Angeles Kings | -1.5(+135) | -170 | 6.0(-110) |
Arizona Coyotes | 1.5(-160) | +145 | 6.0(-110) |
Hockey|Latvia|Latvian Hockey League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 6:30 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Hockey Punks Vilnius | 3.5(-110) | +800 | 7.5(-110) |
HK Mogo | -3.5(-120) | -1800 | 7.5(-120) |
Hockey|Latvia|Latvian Hockey League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 7:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Airwell Energija | () | +210 | () |
HK Prizma | () | -285 | () |
Hockey|Sweden|SHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 9:15 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
IK Oskarshamn | 1.5(-250) | +110 | 5.5(-115) |
HV 71 | -1.5(+200) | -130 | 5.5(-105) |
Hockey|Sweden|SHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 9:15 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Färjestad BK | -1.5(+180) | -150 | 5.5(+100) |
Malmö Redhawks | 1.5(-220) | +125 | 5.5(-120) |
Hockey|Sweden|SHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 9:15 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Örebro HK | 1.5(-200) | +135 | 5.0(+115) |
Skellefteå AIK | -1.5(+165) | -165 | 5.0(-140) |
Hockey|Finland|Liiga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
KalPa | 1.5(-165) | +165 | 5.5(-135) |
Tappara | -1.5(+125) | -220 | 5.5(+105) |
Hockey|Finland|Liiga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Jukurit | 1.5(-210) | +135 | 5.0(-145) |
Pelicans | -1.5(+160) | -175 | 5.0(+110) |
Hockey|Finland|Liiga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Lukko | 1.5(-260) | +115 | 5.0(-120) |
Kärpät | -1.5(+190) | -150 | 5.0(-110) |
Hockey|Finland|Liiga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
HPK | 1.5(-205) | +145 | 5.0(-105) |
Ässät | -1.5(+155) | -190 | 5.0(-125) |
Hockey|Finland|Liiga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Vaasan Sport | -1.5(+210) | -130 | 5.0(-150) |
SaiPa | 1.5(-285) | +100 | 5.0(+115) |
Hockey|Finland|Liiga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
KooKoo | 1.5(-165) | +175 | 5.0(-120) |
JYP | -1.5(+125) | -230 | 5.0(-110) |
Hockey|Norway|Eliteserien | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Storhamar | -3.5(+110) | -1200 | 6.5(-130) |
Lorenskog IK | 3.5(-145) | +650 | 6.5(+100) |
Hockey|Norway|Eliteserien | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Frisk/Asker | -1.5(-135) | -350 | 6.5(-125) |
Lillehammer IK | 1.5(+105) | +250 | 6.5(-105) |
Hockey|Norway|Eliteserien | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Stjernen | -1.5(-125) | -310 | 6.5(-105) |
Comet | 1.5(-105) | +225 | 6.5(-125) |
Hockey|Czech Republic|1st Liga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:30 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
VHK Vsetin | 1.5(-325) | -110 | 5.0(+110) |
Dukla Jihlava | -1.5(+230) | -120 | 5.0(-145) |
Hockey|Switzerland|Swiss League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 10:45 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
HC La Chaux-de-Fonds | -3.5(+120) | -1200 | 6.5(-125) |
HC Biasca | 3.5(-155) | +650 | 6.5(-105) |
Hockey|Switzerland|Swiss League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 11:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
HC Sierre-Anniviers | 2.5(+110) | +475 | 6.5(+105) |
GCK Lions | -2.5(-145) | -800 | 6.5(-135) |
Hockey|Czech Republic|1st Liga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 11:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Jestrabi Prostejov | 1.5(-310) | +100 | 5.0(-105) |
Zubr Prerov | -1.5(+225) | -130 | 5.0(-125) |
Hockey|Czech Republic|1st Liga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 11:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Horacka Trebic | 1.5(-310) | -105 | 5.5(-145) |
Stadion Litomerice | -1.5(+225) | -125 | 5.5(+110) |
Hockey|Czech Republic|1st Liga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 11:00 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Slavia Prague | 1.5(-175) | +160 | 5.5(-110) |
RT Torax Poruba | -1.5(+135) | -210 | 5.5(-120) |
Hockey|Switzerland|Swiss League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 11:30 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
EHC Basel | -2.5(-125) | -700 | 6.5(-105) |
EHC Winterthur | 2.5(-105) | +425 | 6.5(-125) |
Hockey|Czech Republic|1st Liga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 11:30 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Frydek Mistek | 1.5(-155) | +180 | 5.5(+110) |
PSG Berani Zlin | -1.5(+120) | -240 | 5.5(-145) |
Hockey|Finland|Liiga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 11:30 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Ilves | 1.5(-300) | -105 | 5.0(-135) |
TPS | -1.5(+220) | -125 | 5.0(+105) |
Hockey|Switzerland|Swiss League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 11:45 AM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Hcv Martigny | 1.5(-120) | +225 | 5.5(-120) |
EHC Visp | -1.5(-110) | -310 | 5.5(-110) |
Hockey|Switzerland|Swiss League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
EHC Olten | -2.5(-110) | -700 | 6.0(-130) |
HC Thurgau | 2.5(-120) | +425 | 6.0(+100) |
Hockey|Czech Republic|1st Liga | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
SC Kolin | 1.5(-310) | -105 | 5.5(-130) |
HC Dynamo Pardubice B | -1.5(+225) | -125 | 5.5(+100) |
Hockey|Sweden|SHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Luleå HF | 1.5(-230) | +130 | 5.0(+110) |
Frölunda HC | -1.5(+190) | -155 | 5.0(-130) |
Hockey|Sweden|SHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Leksands IF | 1.5(-275) | +105 | 5.5(-120) |
Linköping HC | -1.5(+220) | -125 | 5.5(+100) |
Hockey|Sweden|SHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Växjö Lakers | 1.5(-275) | +105 | 5.0(+110) |
Rögle BK | -1.5(+220) | -125 | 5.0(-130) |
Hockey|Sweden|SHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
MoDo Hockey | 1.5(-150) | +170 | 5.5(-105) |
Timrå IK | -1.5(+125) | -210 | 5.5(-115) |
Hockey|Norway|Eliteserien | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Vålerenga IF | 1.5(-165) | +160 | 5.5(-135) |
Stavanger Oilers | -1.5(+125) | -210 | 5.5(+105) |
Hockey|Austria|EHL | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
TWK Innsbruck | -1.5(+110) | -250 | 6.5(-110) |
SZ Olimpija | 1.5(-145) | +185 | 6.5(-120) |
Hockey|Latvia|Latvian Hockey League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 12:00 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
HK Zemgale/LLU | () | -205 | () |
HC Kurbads | () | +155 | () |
Hockey|International|Alps Hockey League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:15 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Bregenzerwald | -1.5(+180) | -150 | 6.0(-115) |
Steel Wings Linz | 1.5(-240) | +115 | 6.0(-115) |
Hockey|International|Alps Hockey League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:30 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Die Adler Kitzbühel | -1.5(+190) | -145 | 5.5(-110) |
Lustenau | 1.5(-260) | +110 | 5.5(-120) |
Hockey|International|Alps Hockey League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:30 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Zeller Eisbaren | -1.5(+230) | -115 | 6.0(-120) |
HC Gherdeina | 1.5(-325) | -115 | 6.0(-110) |
Hockey|International|Alps Hockey League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:30 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Fassa Falcons | 1.5(-240) | +115 | 6.0(-110) |
HC Merano | -1.5(+180) | -150 | 6.0(-120) |
Hockey|Switzerland|National League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:45 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
HC Ajoie | 1.5(-105) | +260 | 5.5(-110) |
Genève-Servette HC | -1.5(-125) | -375 | 5.5(-120) |
Hockey|Switzerland|National League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:45 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
EHC Kloten | 1.5(-185) | +155 | 5.5(-130) |
SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers | -1.5(+140) | -205 | 5.5(+100) |
Hockey|Switzerland|National League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:45 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
HC Davos | 1.5(-230) | +135 | 5.0(-110) |
EHC Biel | -1.5(+175) | -175 | 5.0(-120) |
Hockey|Switzerland|National League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:45 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
Fribourg-Gottéron | 1.5(-165) | +170 | 5.5(-105) |
ZSC Lions | -1.5(+125) | -225 | 5.5(-125) |
Hockey|Switzerland|National League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:45 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
SC Bern | 1.5(-190) | +140 | 5.5(-120) |
EV Zug | -1.5(+145) | -185 | 5.5(-110) |
Hockey|Switzerland|National League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:45 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
HC Lugano | 1.5(-325) | -110 | 5.5(-110) |
HC Lausanne | -1.5(+230) | -120 | 5.5(-120) |
Hockey|Switzerland|National League | Game | ||
---|---|---|---|
09-23-2323 1:45 PM ET
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PL | ML | Total |
HC Ambri-Piotta | -1.5(+230) | -120 | 5.5(-120) |
SCL Tigers | 1.5(-325) | -110 | 5.5(-110) |