MNSOTA Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 https://thesportsdaily.com/2022/04/24/game-preview-minnesota-wild-vs-nashville-predators-4-24-22-700pm-cst-at-bridgestone-arena/ Minnesota Wild (50-21-7) 107pts 2nd in the Central 3.72 Goals For Per Game (5th in the NHL) 3.04 Goals Against Per Game (17th in the NHL) 20.6% Power Play (18th in the NHL) 75.7% Penalty Kill (24th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 45G 56A = 101pts 2. #22 Kevin Fiala ~ 32G 50A = 82pts 3. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 24G 55A = 79pts 4. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 33G 29A = 62pts 5. #14 Joel Eriksson Ek ~ 23G 21A = 44pts Top 3 PIM's: 1. #44 Nic Deslauriers ~ 109 PIM's* 2. #21 Brandon Duhaime ~ 103 PIM's 3. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 91 PIM's Top Goaltenders: 1. #33 Cam Talbot (31-12-4) 2.78GAA .911SV% 3SO 2. #29 Marc-Andre Fleury (25-22-5) 2.90GAA .910SV% 4SO* Vs. Nashville Predators (44-29-5) 93pts 4th in the Central 3.15 Goals For Per Game (12th in the NHL) 2.96 Goals Against Per Game (14th in the NHL) 24.2% Power Play (7th in the NHL) 79.1% Penalty Kill (19th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #59 Roman Josi ~ 21G 69A = 90pts 2. #95 Matt Duchene ~ 40G 39A = 79pts 3. #9 Filip Forsberg ~ 39G 38A = 77pts 4. #92 Ryan Johansen ~ 23G 36A = 59pts 5. #64 Mikael Granlund ~ 10G 45A = 55pts Top 3 PIM's: 1. #90 Mark Borowiecki ~ 139 PIM's 2. #84 Tanner Jeannot ~ 123 PIM's 3. #11 Luke Kunin ~ 95 PIM's Top Goaltenders: 1. #74 Juuse Saros (38-25-3) 2.63GAA .918SV% 4SO 2. #33 David Rittich (5-3-2) 3.33GAA .886SV% *- Denotes stats acquired from multiple teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Thing Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 This game is going to be a tough one. The Preds would love the win to hold off the surge of Dallas. The Preds are also playing in their home building and the arena there is always rocking. The Wild needs to get out in front first and shut the crowd down. If that doesn't happen they could be in for a long night. I am hoping for a Kevin Fiala 1st period goal to start things off on the right foot to quiet the crowd and some spectacular saves from Talbot to keep them seated. At the end of period 1 the Wild will lead 1-0. In period 2 the Wild will need to keep up the pressure and that will come in the form of two goals by Kap. More great play from Talbot keeps the Preds down. At the end of Period 2 Wild 3 Preds 1. Period 3 not much goes on , but still a few more fantastic saves from Talbot especially at the end of the game to preserve the Win. 3-2 Wild Win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstars95 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) The Preds 10 -1 , last 11 games Dominate the wild ________ 5 - 4 Preds Edited April 24, 2022 by wildstars95 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 (edited) Going back to March 8th, 24 games ago, Our only 2 regulation losses have been to these Preds. Both a 6-2 smackdown. Talbot is playing better than then so maybe we squeeze out a win. 4-3 Prediction made before knowing No Zucc. Edited April 24, 2022 by ClusterChuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 4 hours ago, ClusterChuck said: Going back to March 8th, 24 games ago, Our only 2 regulation losses have been to these Preds. Both a 6-2 smackdown. Talbot is playing better than then so maybe we squeeze out a win. 4-3 Prediction made before knowing No Zucc. Also Fleury is starting tonight not Talbot so I'll got 5-4 Preds in OT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, bbgarnett said: Also Fleury is starting tonight not Talbot so I'll got 5-4 Preds in OT I suppose Evason is evening up the workload and maybe with the rotation continuing after tonight, Talbot would be fresher for starting GM 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Stay in the net Fleury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Thing Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Still sticking with my 3-2 Wild win tonight with Fleury in goal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Thing Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 PP coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 MAF will play better tonight. Needs more consistent starts before playoffs. 3-2 Wild. Maybe OT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I think I'd rather have Jost on the Kap line than Bjugstad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I do NOT want to saw Bjug on Kaps line for more than 2 shifts. He does not have the hand/eye to play with him, and I don't want to see his 'give up' wrist shots right into the goalie's midsection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, ClusterChuck said: I think I'd rather have Jost on the Kap line than Bjugstad. Or DLO (J/K). Not BJUG; will drag both Kap and Hart down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 0 SOG on that PP...But what seemed to be 1K passes. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, EmptyShelf said: Or DLO (J/K). Not BJUG; will drag both Kap and Hart down On the other hand, the ultimate test for how capable Kap is - if he can make a 'reasonable' scoring threat out Bjug this game. Yet, this is something you try early in the year versus late. Much rather try Jost too. BTW: Rossi has hit the dreaded AHL wall - after being ignored for a call-up since the Holidays, he is now down in the doldrums, flat-lining, and gaining NOTHING from the AHL. Smells like Boldy last year Poor planning on his behalf by BG this year....Rossi should have been ready for the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Why is Craparossa up - to fight? That is the only reason to bring him up. WTF is BG doing with IA call-ups? Bush League head games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Thing Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 PP upcoming. Let's get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 and Fiala back to turning the puck over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) Bjugstad!!!!!!!!!!! Edited April 25, 2022 by bbgarnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Brodin net side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Thing Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Brodin PP GOAL!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Why not have EK with Kap-Hartman? His line is AWOL anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomdog Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Just now, bbgarnett said: and Fiala back to turning the puck over Fiala back to stupid turnovers would imply he stopped. This is who he is, he'll never stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Thanks Boro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Thing Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Goal probably by Nick Bjugstad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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