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Russia's German Titov explains his prediction for the Pittsburgh-Minnesota Wild game: “I don't envy Mike Sullivan”

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Minnesota Wild, Prediction and Match-up

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota Wild will face off at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night, both teams desperate for a win to stay in the playoff race. The Penguins currently sit in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division, just two points ahead of the Buffalo Sabres. The Wild, meanwhile, are clinging to a one-point lead over the Colorado Avalanche for the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Both teams have been struggling lately, with the Penguins losing four of their last five games and the Wild losing three of their last four.

Keys to the Game

1. Goaltending Both teams have solid goaltenders, but the Penguins' Tristan Jerry has been playing better as of late. Jerry has allowed just five goals in his last four starts, while the Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury has allowed 12 goals in his last four starts. 2. Special Teams The Penguins have one of the best power plays in the NHL, but the Wild have one of the worst penalty kills. The Penguins will need to take advantage of their opportunities on the power play, while the Wild will need to stay out of the penalty box as much as possible. 3. Defense Both teams have struggled defensively as of late, but the Wild have been particularly bad. The Wild have allowed at least four goals in each of their last four games. The Penguins will need to be able to generate offense against the Wild's defense, while the Wild will need to find a way to limit the Penguins' chances.

Prediction

This is a tough game to predict, but I think the Penguins will win 3-2. The Penguins have been playing better as of late, and I think their goaltending and power play will be the difference in this game.