MNSOTA Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 https://thesportsdaily.com/2022/01/06/game-preview-minnesota-wild-vs-boston-bruins-1-6-22-600pm-cst-at-td-banknorth-garden/ Minnesota Wild (19-10-2) 40pts 4th in the Central 3.65 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 3.10 Goals Against Per Game (19th in the NHL) 16.8% Power Play (25th in the NHL) 80.7% Penalty Kill (15th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 13G 26A = 39pts 2. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 15G 13A = 28pts 3. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 8G 17A = 25pts 4. #22 Kevin Fiala ~ 7G 14A = 21pts 5. #47 Alex Goligoski ~ 2G 19A = 21pts Top 3 PIM's: 1. #17 Marcus Foligno ~ 50 PIM's 2. #21 Brandon Duhaime ~ 44 PIM's 3. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 29 PIM's Top Goaltenders: 1. #33 Cam Talbot (15-8-1) 3.00GAA .909%SP 2. #34 Kaapo Kahkonen (4-2-1) 2.67GAA .906%SP Vs. Boston Bruins (17-10-2) 36pts 4th in the Atlantic 2.90 Goals For Per Game (18th in the NHL) 2.59 Goals Against Per Game (6th in the NHL) 21.4% Power Play (11th in the NHL) 81.8% Penalty Kill (11th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #63 Brad Marchand ~ 11G 19A = 30pts 2. #37 Patrice Bergeron ~ 11G 13A = 24pts 3. #88 David Pastrnak ~ 9G 13A = 22pts 4. #73 Charlie McAvoy ~ 5G 15A = 20pts 5. #71 Taylor Hall ~ 6G 11A = 17pts Top 3 PIM's: 1. #63 Brad Marchand ~ 45 PIM's 2. #17 Nick Foligno ~ 26 PIM's 3. #73 Charlie McAvoy ~ 23 PIM's Top Goaltenders: 1. #35 Linus Ullmark (9-5-0) 2.58GAA .917%SP 2. #1 Jeremy Swayman (8-5-2) 2.20GAA .920%SP 1SO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxrattle Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 The link to the pre-gamer didn't work, so here it is: https://thesportsdaily.com/2022/01/06/game-preview-minnesota-wild-vs-boston-bruins-1-6-22-600pm-cst-at-td-banknorth-garden/ A very important game in the sense that this is the first glimpse into the Wild's future. Boldy, Rossi, Addison, Dewar and can Kahkonen hold the fort? My prediction: 4 - 2 Bruins win, but a good first impression from the newcomers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I''ll be by to post my .02 in the morning.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I swear the Wild's power play would still be ranked in the low 20's even if they had Gretzky, Crosby, and Ovechkin on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tomdog Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 hours ago, IllaZilla said: I swear the Wild's power play would still be ranked in the low 20's even if they had Gretzky, Crosby, and Ovechkin on it... Probably as the wild PP structure is more than likely their biggest problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Had to dust off the Magic 8-Ball for this one. Not used since the Pick 'Em challenge. I asked "Will the Wild score 5 goals tonight in Boston?"... "It is decidedly so" So I'll go with a 5-3 Win for Minny with an empty net goal. I'm hoping besides the probable rust, The 2 kids bring some needed energy that might spread through the team. Boston may over look us knowing we're struggling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confrontational Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 hours ago, IllaZilla said: I swear the Wild's power play would still be ranked in the low 20's even if they had Gretzky, Crosby, and Ovechkin on it... Their PP has been an issue for what - like 15 years...? Trying to recall the last time they went on the power play and consistently made the other team pay... But, I seem to have hundreds of fond memories of 9, 11 and 20 out there consuming most of the PP1 time... Lets hope the new kids on the block rip it up tonight - no doubt this could be a huge night for them to change things up and add that spark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 This Rossi guy, who i know nothing about is supposed to be a stud.... Can not wait, bruins have reshuffled and have been scoring torrid...but in fairness, they beat the Wings, Buff, and Jersey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Is it time for Marco Rossi to shine? Probably won't have a better opportunity to show what he can do with a big club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Evening, welcome. I am hoping for a fun match 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstars95 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 if we can snag a point that would be cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Any time now NHL66... Pretty nice to have your NHL debut in your hometown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandron Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 A must win game. Wild win 3:2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 New ERA...Boldy and Rossi up. They already look better than Gaudreau, DuHaime and others. Told you so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 wow 2 on 1 breakaway on a 5 on 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandron Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Fantastic penalty kill for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 ugh come on Kahk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 C'mon Kappo. Good energy so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Thanks Brodin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandron Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I was too fast in predicting our penalty kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Well, of course we $hit the proverbial bed at the end of the 5x3. However, I like new blood....I have been waiting for these two to come up for more than one year. Lets see what they can add to the 2 man show of goal scoring threats for the Wild tonight (97 and 38). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandron Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Impressively fast game for both teams. I like it so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Why the hell do do that stupid drop pass on the rush only to reach the blueline and dump it in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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