Minnesota Wild vs Tampa Bay Lightning, Sunday 11-28-21, 1:00pm, Xcel Energy Center

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Very good 20 minutes for the home team.

Period 2 should be interesting.
According to the numbers, the Lightning are a top 3 team in stinginess in the 2nd period, however, the Wild are a top 5 team in scoring goals in the 2nd. 
Something's gotta give.

Meanwhile, the Wild are middle of the pack in goals given up in the second frame, while the Lightning are middle of the pack in goals scored in that same span.

[ClusterChuck]

3 minutes ago, lynxrattle said:

Klingberg would fit nicely there.

They've got Suter now, So they don't need Kling then.

[wildstars95]

1 minute ago, ClusterChuck said:

I didn't see the TB goal but given how Talbot has played the last few games, A 'softie' isn't that bad once in a while.
If 1 softie ruins a game, Then we're not as good as we think.

yep i cringe when i see a shot from circles/high slot

[ClusterChuck]

Good to see Bjug and Rask hitting the back of the net and not the glass.

 

[ClusterChuck]

Just now, wildstars95 said:

yep i cringe when i see a shot from circles/high slot

Ooo...Right from there huh? Yikes. Can't be giving those up too many times.

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

5 minutes ago, lynxrattle said:

Klingberg would fit nicely there.

 

I've always felt Klingberg's skillset has been stifled by the defensive coaching style in Dallas.
Before Dallas adopted that, he put up very good numbers.

With the Canes' more open style of offense, I agree, he would fit in nicely, and maybe see a revival of his offensive numbers.
Worked for Hamilton when he was with the Canes, and even problem child Tony DeAngelo has benefitted from that as well.

[Alexandron]

I liked 1st period too. 2:1 after 1. And our 14 shots vs their 12 during that period. Greenway-EEK-Foligno line played solid mainly in their zone. I liked also Kulikov's individual play of controlling the puck. Kaprizov had a couple beautiful chances in front of their net.

[lynxrattle]

Four lines rolling and scoring from all around

[Alexandron]

Just now, lynxrattle said:

Four lines rolling and scoring from all around

Go !

[lynxrattle]

1 minute ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said:

 

I've always felt Klingberg's skillset has been stifled by the defensive coaching style in Dallas.
Before Dallas adopted that, he put up very good numbers.

With the Canes' more open style of offense, I agree, he would fit in nicely, and maybe see a revival of his offensive numbers.
Worked for Hamilton when he was with the Canes, and even problem child Tony DeAngelo has benefitted from that as well.

DeAngelo looked very good today on the first period against WSH. Sees the ice, passes crisply, skates well.

[ClusterChuck]

2 minutes ago, Alexandron said:

I liked 1st period too. 2:1 after 1. And our 14 shots vs their 12 during that period. Greenway-EEK-Foligno line played solid mainly in their zone. I liked also Kulikov's individual play of controlling the puck. Kaprizov had a couple beautiful chances in front of their net.

Of all the new players, I've found his play much better than expected. So far-So good.

[lynxrattle]

2 minutes ago, ClusterChuck said:

Of all the new players, I've found his play much better than expected. So far-So good.

There are no blatant underachievers. Everyone chipping in with the best of their abilities.

[Alexandron]

10 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said:

Very good 20 minutes for the home team.

Period 2 should be interesting.
According to the numbers, the Lightning are a top 3 team in stinginess in the 2nd period, however, the Wild are a top 5 team in scoring goals in the 2nd. 
Something's gotta give.

Meanwhile, the Wild are middle of the pack in goals given up in the second frame, while the Lightning are middle of the pack in goals scored in that same span.

Tampa is one of the best team in the league. Always enjoy watching their creativity during the game. 

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Puck dropped, 2nd underway, game ON!

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

2 minutes ago, Alexandron said:

Tampa is one of the best team in the league. Always enjoy watching their creativity during the game. 

 

Yes they are! 

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Horrible turnover by the Lightning gave the Wild a very good chance.....but then, Cam Talbot has to stop a two on one against.

[lynxrattle]

Rebound recovered

[Alexandron]

Good save by Talbot. I like that line Kaprizov-Hartman-Pitlick play.

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Man Marcus Foligno is strong.

He physically handled Ryan McDonagh in that puck battle in the end boards just a bit ago.
McDonagh is no flyweight and is a handful for anyone.

[wildstars95]

good thing maroon has hands of curling rocks

[lynxrattle]

2 minutes ago, wildstars95 said:

good thing maroon has hands of curling rocks

Don't jinx it. That backhander her scored last game   ....

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Some nasty collisions the last few sequences.

Not for the faint of heart out there...

[Alexandron]

Hopefully Hartman and Joseph are OK after collision.

So far fantastic game from both teams. Again it was an interesting Evason's decision to place Pitlick together with Hartman and Kaprizov.

[lynxrattle]

Fiala draws one back

[bbgarnett]

nice little kick pass to his stick by Fiala