Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks: Canucks desperately need points

Prediction for the NHL Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks match, which will take place on April 22. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Minnesota scored points in their last seven games (five wins and two defeats to St. Louis). After the second, the Wild managed to beat San Jose (5:4 in overtime) and also picked up a 2:0 victory over Montreal. Minnesota is in second place in the Central Division table with 103 points.

Vancouver has scored in their last eight games with six wins in a row. The Canucks lost their last game, but only by penalty shots to Ottawa (3:4). As for Vancouver's position in the Pacific standings, they're in fifth place with 87 points. Overall, they still have a chance of making the playoffs, but they can't afford to lose points.

The higher-ranked Minnesota is the favourite to win the match. However, we wouldn't write Vancouver off. The visitors have scored points in eight games in a row, and they had six wins in a row before losing to Ottawa on a penalty shot.

Vancouver will be extremely motivated, even though they will face a serious opponent. Minnesota has already solved its tournament goals, and sometimes can act relaxed. We suggest betting on the visitors won't lose in regulation time.