Marcus Foligno’s long-awaited first NHL hat trick was more than a scoring outburst. It was a moment that captured who he is as a leader and a teammate. It was also a night that showcased Vladimir Tarasenko’s unselfishness and the culture this Wild group is trying to build.

Minnesota is playing for the second consecutive night and third time in four days, so my Wild vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks call for Montreal capitalizing with center Oliver Kapanen continuing to pepper the net. Wild vs Canadiens best bet: Oliver Kapanen Over 1.5 shots on goal (-130)