Game Thread: Wild @ Canucks, 2/1

[IndyAndy]

They should have just enough time to squeeze this game in before the Super Bowl.

Hoping that the Wild can keep this mini win streak going.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

This game is absolutely crucial.

Gotta find a way to put together a complete performance and burry some chances

 

[mr.hockey4242]

This team is so frustrating.

Incredible how many times a game they fan on shots and miss the net.

Time for someone to step the fuck up and put the puck in the net.

 

[IndyAndy]

Scoreless through the 1st, but the Canucks seem to be getting the better of the game. Outshooting Minny 11-5.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Luckily Zach is a gamer!!

 

[IndyAndy]

Parise!!

... With an unofficial assist from one of the Canucks!

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Spurgeon!!!


See!! This is what happens when you shoot the fucking puck on goal!!

 

[IndyAndy]

Spurgeon!!

2-0 in a very short time.

 

[IndyAndy]

No Goal on Vacouver's try - Goaltender interference.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Vanek!!!

Just keep shooting boys!!

 

[IndyAndy]

Ronalds Kenins gets Vancouver on the board with his first ever NHL goal.

****

And now Daniel Sedin gets the Canucks back within one.

Time out Wild.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

 

[IndyAndy]

Zucker!!

Seals it with an empty netter. 4-2 Minny.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Overall pretty meh performance but it was a huge win and a huge road trip.


Need to beat the Hawks for once now!!!

 

[packfancjh]

Crazy turn around so far for the Wild. Duby is 6-1 with 3 shut outs since coming over. Much more confidence and looks like a completely different team than the first half. Was it goal tending or just that they decided to pull their heads out of their asses?

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Crazy turn around so far for the Wild. Duby is 6-1 with 3 shut outs since coming over. Much more confidence and looks like a completely different team than the first half. Was it goal tending or just that they decided to pull their heads out of their asses?

Both. Also helps that we have been settling on some set lines and our D is staying healthy.

But having a goalie you can be confident in helps the rest of the team play more loose and take more chances. When we were losing we were constantly caught on our heels because everyone felt like they had to do extra in the d zone and we didn't focus on putting pressure.

Last night was a great fucking hockey game. Hopefully we can keep it up!! Next two games are just as huge as the last 4. We got Colorado and Vancouver at home.

 

[packfancjh]

That was some of the best hockey I've seen em play in a while last night. I hope they can keep that up.