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The Pittsburgh Penguins (25-21-3) struggled with consistency throughout the first half of the season, but with the turn of the calendar to 2018, the Pens have hit a new level. They’re 7-3-0 in the month of January, and have drawn within a point of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Over that stretch, the Pens have surrendered just 2.33 goals per game, and have outscored their opponents 34-22. They’ll need to maintain that improved defensive play if they hope to top the Wild on Thursday.
Minnesota (26-17-5) has also thrived in 2018. They’ve gone 6-1-2 in the New Year, and have seen their star goaltender, Devan Dubnyk, take the team on his back. The Wild have allowed two or more goals just three times over their last nine, and Dubnyk’s already impressive stats have gotten stronger (2.59 goals against average, .919 save percentage). Dubnyk will need to be at his best against the high-scoring Pens. Don’t miss the action.
NHL Odds: West Versus East Showdown in Pittsburgh
The surging Minnesota Wild march into Pittsburgh this Thursday (7 PM ET) to take on Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Minnesota has tallied points in eight of their last nine games, and now sit just one point out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. They’ll try to continue that momentum and stamp their name on a Western Conference playoff spot.Bet on hockey at Bodog and get a free 50% bonus.
Pittsburgh has benefitted from much improved play from their defense and goaltenders in recent games. A point of weakness through the first half of the season, the Pens’ defence have improved and have taken 12 of 18 points in January. They’ll need that play to continue this Thursday on home ice.
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