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Found February 08, 2012 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Roberto Luongo,  Alain Vigneault,  Cory Schneider,  Mikko Koivu
TEAMS: Vancouver Canucks,  Columbus Blue Jackets,  Minnesota Wild

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The Vancouver Canucks will travel to Minnesota to take on the Wild tomorrow night. Roberto Luongo have shut out the Wild in 3 straight games. Luongo have shutout the Wild 3 times this season at Rogers Arena, stopping 90 shots. But, Alain Vigneault will go with Cory Schneider tomorrow night. The Canucks are off of a 4-3 shootout win against the Predators. The Canucks are currently 2-0 on their 4 game road trip. For the Wild, they’re coming off of a 3-1 defeat against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Mikko Koivu could return on Thursday night from an upper-body injury. For my prediction, I think the Canucks will underestimate the Wild, leading to a loss of a score of 4-2.
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