Minnesota was the last team the Bruins beat before that five-game skid, a run which further dimmed Boston’s playoff hopes.

The Boston Bruins fell in a close match against the Minnesota Wild, and Head Coach Joe Sacco couldn’t hide his frustration.

The injury-thinned Minnesota Wild could use a boost in their push to return to the playoffs. Their margin for making it has slimmed down following a strong start.

David Pastrnak has picked up his passing game of late, and with the Minnesota Wild battling some depth issues at the moment, our NHL betting picks will take the Bruins winger to tally at least one assist today.