Everywhere you look in the NHL standings, there are battles going on that just go to show how exciting this league really is. There are a ton of teams still in the hunt for a playoff spot as we head into the final few weeks of the season, and it is the Western Conference that is delivering one of the most intriguing races. That can be found in the Wild Card, where the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche are neck and neck in their race to the playoff finish line. It is the Wild who hold a slight edge at the moment, but they know full well that their situation could quickly change with a couple of losses. They need to take advantage of the teams that are basically out of the playoff picture altogether, and they will have a chance to do that when the Edmonton Oilers head into town on Thursday night. You can keep up to date with all the latest odds on this on by visiting the NHL online betting page.
