Pittsburgh vs Minnesota Prediction: the Wild Needs Kirill Back

Prediction for the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild match, which will take place on April 7th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Pittsburgh needs to focus urgently, or they will miss the playoffs. Thus, before the game with Minnesota, the Penguins are fifth in the Metropolitan Division, one point behind the superior Islanders. Success in the upcoming match could likely improve their tournament placing. The Penguins approach the upcoming game after a win over Philadelphia (4:3) and a setback against New Jersey (1:5).

Without Kaprizov, Minnesota has had a more challenging time, but the rest of the lineup has kept the team in position. The Wild already have a direct shot at the NHL playoffs. In 77 games, they earned 98 points, sitting third in the Central Division and sixth in the Western Conference. Note that in the last two games, Minnesota suffered two losses, both to Vegas (1-4 and 3-4 in the shootout).

• Detroit has won four of the last five games.
• On average, Buffalo scores 3.6 goals per game.

Minnesota has already secured a playoff spot, so the team is much less motivated in scoring than Pittsburgh. Plus, the Wildcats are missing Kaprizov, which is excellent news for the hosts. The Penguins have to gain points at home. Otherwise, they could fall behind the fourth Islanders in the Capital One division.