Washington is in excellent form, winning four of its last five games. The team has demonstrated an effective attack, averaging over three goals per game, and is confident on home ice.
Minnesota has been showing inconsistent results, alternating high-scoring games with losses. While their offense is capable of scoring goals even on the road, their defense regularly makes mistakes, allowing an average of over four goals per game.
Both teams are showing offensive play and defensive vulnerabilities, which resulted in six goals in the previous meeting.
