Deadlocked at one win apiece, the second-round series between the Blues and Wild will shift to St. Louis for Game 3 on Friday.
As the scene shifts back to St. Louis for Game 3, this series is up for grabs.
Minnesota showed off their dominance with a 6-2 win in Game 2 tying the series at 1-1. The Blues will look for answers, while the Wild want to play the same game.
St. Louis is a -129 favourite to win on the NHL odds, with a total of 6.5 goals.
Wild vs. Blues NHL Betting Odds
Before this series began, some oddsmakers had the Blues winning, while others had the Wild coming out on top. After two games, nothing has changed. Both teams have established their dominance.
While the money is still slightly favouring Minnesota, both the Wild and Blues are -111 to win the series. The best odds to win the series is Minnesota in seven at +326. But St. Louis in six games is right up there at +351.
Despite Minnesota evening the series, the numbers still favour the Blues, especially on home ice. The home team is 6-2 over the last eight meetings. Over the last 28 meetings, the Blues are 20-8 in St. Louis, including 4-0 in the last four meetings against the Wild.
Minnesota Wild
The Wild’s offence showed why they were one of the best teams all season long. Kirill Kaprizov recorded a hat trick in the Wild’s 6-2 win over St. Louis on Wednesday. Not only was it his first hat trick in the playoffs, it was also the first hat trick in Wild postseason history. Also getting on the board for the Wild was Joel Eriksson Ek as he recorded a three-point night.
The Wild need Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello to continue to produce for their offence to be effective. There is a reason why the Wild boasts six or more 20-goal scorers.
Marc-Andre Fleury and the Wild penalty kill were much improved in Game 2. Though they surrendered a power-play goal, the Wild played much better in front of Fleury. Fleury also had a better game, allowing his team to feel confident.
St. Louis Blues
The Blues are looking to rebound after a pitiful performance in Game 2. Vladimir Tarasenko, Robert Thomas, and Jordan Kyrou all recorded points in the Blues loss to the Wild. Tarasenko and Thomas each had two points.
St. Louis will need to stay out of the penalty box against the Wild as Minnesota capitalized on two of their three chances. Not to mention the Blues have to be better five-on-five as well. They gave up too many high danger chances in Game 2.
It will be interesting to see if Jordan Binnington appears in this series as Ville Husso gave up six goals on Wednesday. With the Blues having two capable goalies, head coach Craig Berube may have to go back to the man who brought St. Louis to the Promised Land in 2019.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Wild vs. Blues?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 5 May 5:16am | STL | -1.5 +211 | U +6.5 -120 |
| Closing 7 May 5:11am | STL | -4.5 +109 | O +6.5 -101 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Wild Team Leaders
| Points |
108 |
| + / - |
41 |
| Shots |
289 |
| Penalty Mins |
122 |
| Wins |
32 |
| GAA |
2.74 |
| Points |
82 |
| + / - |
41 |
| Shots |
230 |
| Penalty Mins |
55 |
| Wins |
25 |
| GAA |
1.22 |
| Points |
8 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
27 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
2 |
| GAA |
3.04 |
| Points |
13 |
| + / - |
5 |
| Shots |
42 |
| Penalty Mins |
14 |
| Wins |
4 |
| GAA |
1.72 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Blues Team Leaders
| Points |
108 |
| + / - |
41 |
| Shots |
289 |
| Penalty Mins |
122 |
| Wins |
32 |
| GAA |
2.74 |
| Points |
82 |
| + / - |
41 |
| Shots |
230 |
| Penalty Mins |
55 |
| Wins |
25 |
| GAA |
1.22 |
| Points |
8 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
27 |
| Penalty Mins |
16 |
| Wins |
2 |
| GAA |
3.04 |
| Points |
13 |
| + / - |
5 |
| Shots |
42 |
| Penalty Mins |
14 |
| Wins |
4 |
| GAA |
1.72 |
Injuries
Nicolas Deslauriers (LW)
Jared Spurgeon (D)
Marcus Foligno (LW)
Jared Spurgeon (D)
Mats Zuccarello (RW)
Marcus Foligno (LW)
Tyson Jost (C)
Jordan Greenway (LW)
Nicolas Deslauriers (LW)
Matt Dumba (D)
Jordan Binnington (G)
Marco Scandella (D)
Torey Krug (D)
Robert Bortuzzo (D)
Nick Leddy (D)
Marco Scandella (D)
David Perron (LW)
Robert Bortuzzo (D)
Torey Krug (D)
Brayden Schenn (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nicolas Deslauriers (LW) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 12 / 05 / 22 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Deslauriers is battling an unspecified issue, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Blues in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Jared Spurgeon (D) | Ques Wed | Poss. Suspension - 03 / 05 / 22 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Spurgeon is facing a potential suspension for cross-checking, and it is unclear if he will be available for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Blues. |
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| Marcus Foligno (LW) | Ques Mon | Lower Body - 30 / 04 / 22 | 3-3 | 3-3 | + - |
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Foligno is hampered by a lower-body injury, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup versus the Blues for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Jared Spurgeon (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 25 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 5-4 | + - |
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Spurgeon is idle with an upper-body issue, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Mats Zuccarello (RW) | Prob Mon | Lower Body - 23 / 04 / 22 | 4-6 | 6-4 | + - |
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Zuccarello is tending to a lower-body injury, but it is likely that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Marcus Foligno (LW) | Prob Tues | Illness - 18 / 04 / 22 | 6-7 | 8-5 | + - |
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Foligno has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol, and it is projected that he will suit up against the Coyotes on Tuesday. |
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| Tyson Jost (C) | Prob Fri | Lower Body - 16 / 04 / 22 | 7-8 | 9-6 | + - |
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Jost has been absent from the last three games with a lower-body injury, but it is projected that he will return to action for Friday's contest versus the Kraken. |
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| Jordan Greenway (LW) | Prob Tues | Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 | 8-8 | 9-7 | + - |
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Greenway has been sidelined with an upper-body injury, but it is expected that he will return to the ice for Tuesday's matchup versus the Coyotes. |
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| Nicolas Deslauriers (LW) | Prob Thurs | Lower Body - 10 / 04 / 22 | 9-9 | 11-7 | + - |
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Deslauriers has sat out the previous two contests with a lower-body issue, but it is projected that he will suit up for Thursday's battle with the Stars. |
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| Matt Dumba (D) | Prob Fri | Upper Body - 05 / 04 / 22 | 10-10 | 12-8 | + - |
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Dumba has been idle due to an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Avalanche on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jordan Binnington (G) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 21 / 05 / 22 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
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Binnington is sidelined with a knee sprain, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Marco Scandella (D) | Prob Wed | Lower Body - 08 / 05 / 22 | 6-3 | 5-4 | + - |
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Scandella is bothered by a lower-body injury, but it is projected that he will partake in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Avalanche. |
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| Torey Krug (D) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 07 / 05 / 22 | 6-4 | 6-4 | + - |
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Krug is hampered by a lower-body injury, and it has yet to be determined when he will return to the lineup. |
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| Robert Bortuzzo (D) | Ques Tues | Head - 05 / 05 / 22 | 7-4 | 6-5 | + - |
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Bortuzzo is dealing with a head injury, and it is unknown if he will be active for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Wild. |
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| Nick Leddy (D) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 04 / 05 / 22 | 7-4 | 6-5 | + - |
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Leddy is managing an upper-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Wild in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Marco Scandella (D) | Ques Fri | Lower Body - 27 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 9-5 | + - |
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Scandella is tending to a lower-body injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Wild. |
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| David Perron (LW) | Prob Fri | Lower Body - 26 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 9-5 | + - |
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Perron was held out of the last contest with a lower-body, but it is anticipated that he will face the Golden Knights on Friday. |
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| Robert Bortuzzo (D) | Prob Fri | Undisclosed - 25 / 04 / 22 | 8-7 | 10-5 | + - |
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Bortuzzo missed the previous contest due to an unspecified ailment, but it is likely that he will participate in Friday's showdown with the Golden Knights. |
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| Torey Krug (D) | Prob Tues | Upper Body - 23 / 04 / 22 | 9-7 | 10-6 | + - |
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Krug has sat out the last two games with an upper-body injury, but it is likely that he will partake in Tuesday's matchup against the Avalanche. |
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| Brayden Schenn (C) | Prob Mon | Upper Body - 23 / 04 / 22 | 9-7 | 10-6 | + - |
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Schenn is hampered by an upper-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will be in the lineup versus the Wild for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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MINNESOTA WILD
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ST. LOUIS BLUES
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 5 May 5:16am STL -1.5 +211 U +6.5 -120 Closing 7 May 5:11am STL -4.5 +109 O +6.5 -101 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Wild Team Leaders
Points 108
+ / - 41
Shots 289
Penalty Mins 122
Wins 32
GAA 2.74
Points 82
+ / - 41
Shots 230
Penalty Mins 55
Wins 25
GAA 1.22
Points 8
+ / - 6
Shots 27
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 2
GAA 3.04
Points 13
+ / - 5
Shots 42
Penalty Mins 14
Wins 4
GAA 1.72
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Blues Team Leaders
Points 108
+ / - 41
Shots 289
Penalty Mins 122
Wins 32
GAA 2.74
Points 82
+ / - 41
Shots 230
Penalty Mins 55
Wins 25
GAA 1.22
Points 8
+ / - 6
Shots 27
Penalty Mins 16
Wins 2
GAA 3.04
Points 13
+ / - 5
Shots 42
Penalty Mins 14
Wins 4
GAA 1.72
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Injuries
Nicolas Deslauriers (LW)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 12 / 05 / 22Jared Spurgeon (D)
Ques Wed Poss. Suspension - 03 / 05 / 22Marcus Foligno (LW)
Ques Mon Lower Body - 30 / 04 / 22Jared Spurgeon (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 25 / 04 / 22Mats Zuccarello (RW)
Prob Mon Lower Body - 23 / 04 / 22Marcus Foligno (LW)
Prob Tues Illness - 18 / 04 / 22Tyson Jost (C)
Prob Fri Lower Body - 16 / 04 / 22Jordan Greenway (LW)
Prob Tues Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22Nicolas Deslauriers (LW)
Prob Thurs Lower Body - 10 / 04 / 22Matt Dumba (D)
Prob Fri Upper Body - 05 / 04 / 22Jordan Binnington (G)
Out indefinitely Knee - 21 / 05 / 22Marco Scandella (D)
Prob Wed Lower Body - 08 / 05 / 22Torey Krug (D)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 07 / 05 / 22Robert Bortuzzo (D)
Ques Tues Head - 05 / 05 / 22Nick Leddy (D)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 04 / 05 / 22Marco Scandella (D)
Ques Fri Lower Body - 27 / 04 / 22David Perron (LW)
Prob Fri Lower Body - 26 / 04 / 22Robert Bortuzzo (D)
Prob Fri Undisclosed - 25 / 04 / 22Torey Krug (D)
Prob Tues Upper Body - 23 / 04 / 22Brayden Schenn (C)
Prob Mon Upper Body - 23 / 04 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nicolas Deslauriers (LW) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 12 / 05 / 22 0-1 1-0 + - Deslauriers is battling an unspecified issue, and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Blues in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round.
Jared Spurgeon (D) Ques Wed Poss. Suspension - 03 / 05 / 22 3-3 3-3 + - Spurgeon is facing a potential suspension for cross-checking, and it is unclear if he will be available for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Blues.
Marcus Foligno (LW) Ques Mon Lower Body - 30 / 04 / 22 3-3 3-3 + - Foligno is hampered by a lower-body injury, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup versus the Blues for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Jared Spurgeon (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 25 / 04 / 22 3-6 5-4 + - Spurgeon is idle with an upper-body issue, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Mats Zuccarello (RW) Prob Mon Lower Body - 23 / 04 / 22 4-6 6-4 + - Zuccarello is tending to a lower-body injury, but it is likely that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Marcus Foligno (LW) Prob Tues Illness - 18 / 04 / 22 6-7 8-5 + - Foligno has been activated from the COVID-19 protocol, and it is projected that he will suit up against the Coyotes on Tuesday.
Tyson Jost (C) Prob Fri Lower Body - 16 / 04 / 22 7-8 9-6 + - Jost has been absent from the last three games with a lower-body injury, but it is projected that he will return to action for Friday's contest versus the Kraken.
Jordan Greenway (LW) Prob Tues Upper Body - 13 / 04 / 22 8-8 9-7 + - Greenway has been sidelined with an upper-body injury, but it is expected that he will return to the ice for Tuesday's matchup versus the Coyotes.
Nicolas Deslauriers (LW) Prob Thurs Lower Body - 10 / 04 / 22 9-9 11-7 + - Deslauriers has sat out the previous two contests with a lower-body issue, but it is projected that he will suit up for Thursday's battle with the Stars.
Matt Dumba (D) Prob Fri Upper Body - 05 / 04 / 22 10-10 12-8 + - Dumba has been idle due to an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Avalanche on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jordan Binnington (G) Out indefinitely Knee - 21 / 05 / 22 2-2 3-1 + - Binnington is sidelined with a knee sprain, and there is no timetable for return.
Marco Scandella (D) Prob Wed Lower Body - 08 / 05 / 22 6-3 5-4 + - Scandella is bothered by a lower-body injury, but it is projected that he will partake in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Avalanche.
Torey Krug (D) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 07 / 05 / 22 6-4 6-4 + - Krug is hampered by a lower-body injury, and it has yet to be determined when he will return to the lineup.
Robert Bortuzzo (D) Ques Tues Head - 05 / 05 / 22 7-4 6-5 + - Bortuzzo is dealing with a head injury, and it is unknown if he will be active for Game 5 of the Western Conference first round versus the Wild.
Nick Leddy (D) Ques Tues Upper Body - 04 / 05 / 22 7-4 6-5 + - Leddy is managing an upper-body injury, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Wild in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Marco Scandella (D) Ques Fri Lower Body - 27 / 04 / 22 8-6 9-5 + - Scandella is tending to a lower-body injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Wild.
David Perron (LW) Prob Fri Lower Body - 26 / 04 / 22 8-6 9-5 + - Perron was held out of the last contest with a lower-body, but it is anticipated that he will face the Golden Knights on Friday.
Robert Bortuzzo (D) Prob Fri Undisclosed - 25 / 04 / 22 8-7 10-5 + - Bortuzzo missed the previous contest due to an unspecified ailment, but it is likely that he will participate in Friday's showdown with the Golden Knights.
Torey Krug (D) Prob Tues Upper Body - 23 / 04 / 22 9-7 10-6 + - Krug has sat out the last two games with an upper-body injury, but it is likely that he will partake in Tuesday's matchup against the Avalanche.
Brayden Schenn (C) Prob Mon Upper Body - 23 / 04 / 22 9-7 10-6 + - Schenn is hampered by an upper-body injury, but it is anticipated that he will be in the lineup versus the Wild for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.