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Over80%
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SpreadMinnesota +1.5 -172
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Unit1.0
+557
30-19-8 in Last 57 NHL Picks
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Matt's Analysis:
You know I get it. Colorado is truly excellent. And the Wild did play Saturday. But goaltender Jesper Wallstedt didn't. He is one reason why I probably play Sweden at fairly long odds to win Olympic gold in a few months. The 23-year-old is 10-1-2 with a 1.96 GAA and a .936 save percentage. This might lose but still the right play. Winning and being right aren't always congruous.
Pick Made: Dec 21, 7:51 am UTC on FanDuel
Team Injuries
Colorado Avalanche
Thursday, Feb 05, 2026
C
Martin Necas
Lower BodyQuestionable
Minnesota Wild
Thursday, Feb 05, 2026
LW
Marcus Foligno
IllnessQuestionable
G
Jesper Wallstedt
IllnessQuestionable