Wild Favored; Penguins Struggle in Road Trip

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win against the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins, who have lost eight of their last nine games due to poor goaltending and offensive performance. The Penguins, on a challenging road trip, face the Wild and later the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas, leading the Pacific Division, recently secured a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, with standout performances from players like Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin. The Penguins enter their matchup against the Golden Knights as underdogs, while Toronto aims to maintain competitiveness on their road trip after snapping a four-game winning streak. The Maple Leafs have bolstered their roster with recent acquisitions to tackle upcoming challenges.