I'm expecting each team to tally at least three goals in a battle of two top-eight offenses.

Minnesota has scored three or more goals in all but one of its eight games. The Blackhawks have given up at least three goals in four of their last five games.

Chicago has scored three or more goals in each of its past six games, reaching four or more goals in five of those contests. Minnesota ranks 29th defensively.

The projected starting goalies don't look imposing either with Alex Stalock facing Marc-Andre Fleury, who is off to a terrible start.