Preview
Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks preview
Minnesota Wild host San Jose Sharks on Saturday, with the home side well ahead on form and in the table.
Minnesota sit near the top
Minnesota are 2nd in the Western Conference on 25 points, with 11 wins from 17 games. San Jose are 11th on 15 points from 16 games, with two regulation wins and eight regulation losses. The table gap between the two sides is clear.
Minnesota have won four of five
Minnesota have won four of their last five games. Their only defeat in that run came at home in extra time. San Jose have won one of their last five and lost four.
Minnesota are the favourites
The game is at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul on Saturday 7 November, at 02:00 CET. The odds make Minnesota the favourites, giving them a 63% chance and San Jose 37%.