Easily the best matchup in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs drops the puck on Sunday night, as the top two defensemen in the NHL lead the Wild and Avalanche into a series that should produce the favorite to win the whole thing in a couple weeks.

Why there’s no ignoring what the numbers say about the Avalanche, even if they set the bar of expectation so high for Colorado against a capable Minnesota team.

Plus, leading goal- and point-scorer bets for the series!