Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.

In an unfortunate incident, Minnesota Wild defenseman Jodin Brodin will remain away from the club due to a lower-body injury, as reported by head coac.

Minnesota overcame blowing a two-goal lead before Mats Zuccarello's overtime winner lifted the Wild to a 5-4 overtime win in Buffalo.

After surviving, and thriving, on their longest road trip in franchise history, the Wild returned to Grand Casino Arena and posted a 0-2-1 record in a trio of home games.

Mark Scheifele had a goal and three assists, Jonathan Toews scored for the fourth consecutive game and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 6-2.

Minnesota Wild star winger and leading goal scorer Matt Boldy has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body ailment, the team announced on Friday. That means he'll miss at least the next four games.

The loss might have knocked the Red Wings out of the top spot in the Atlantic Division, but it does not take away from what has been a strong first half of the season for the Orig