CreaseAndAssist Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Wild vs. Penguins Game Preview Minnesota Wild (18-16-3) 39pts 5th in the Central 2.92 Goals For Per Game (18th in the NHL) 2.81 Goals Against Per Game (8th in the NHL) 22.5% Power Play (10th in the NHL) 84.7% Penalty Kill (2nd in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #64 Mikael Granlund ~ 11G 25A = 36pts 2. #11 Zach Parise ~ 16G 16A = 32pts 3. #20 Ryan Suter ~ 4G 23A = 27pts 4. #12 Eric Staal ~ 13G 12A = 25pts 5. #9 Mikko Koivu ~ 4G 17A = 21pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #29 Greg Pateryn ~ 23 PIM’s 2. #17 Marcus Foligno ~ 23 PIM’s 3. #21 Eric Fehr ~ 22 PIM’s Top Goaltenders: 1. #40 Devan Dubnyk (13-13-3) 2.60GAA .912%SP 2. #32 Alex Stalock (5-3-0) 2.60GAA .903%SP Vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (20-12-6) 46pts 3rd in the Metropolitan 3.39 Goals For Per Game (5th in the NHL) 2.92 Goals Against Per Game (15th in the NHL) 25.9% Power Play (6th in the NHL) 84.4% Penalty Kill (3rd in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #87 Sidney Crosby ~ 17G 29A = 46pts 2. #81 Phil Kessel ~ 16G 27A = 43pts 3. #71 Evgeni Malkin ~ 12G 28A = 40pts 4. #59 Jake Guentzel ~ 16G 18A = 34pts 5. #58 Kris Letang ~ 8G 24A = 32pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #71 Evgeni Malkin ~ 42 PIM’s 2. #6 Jamie Oleksiak ~ 35 PIM’s 3. #58 Kris Letang ~ 26 PIM’s Top Goaltenders: 1. #30 Matt Murray (9-5-1) 3.14GAA .906%SP 2SO 2. #1 Casey DeSmith (11-6-4) 2.42GAA .926%SP 2SO MNSOTA wrote up the game preview, which includes some New Year's Resolution suggestions for the organization. I will be writing up the post-gamer. Another tough challenge against a red-hot Pittsburgh team. Last time the two teams played the Wild's offense stalled out and Pittsburgh just waited for the Wild to make a few mistakes. Enjoy and discuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Great write up MNSOTA We have a shot if we play as disciplined as the first 2 periods against the Jets. No retaliation penalties *cough* Greenway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenrefs Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 I'm going out on a limb to predict some hooking penalties. Tripping will be the 2nd flavor of choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Not expecting a similar game like the one against the Jets. They were unusually lethargic against us. But hey, surprise me Wild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confrontational Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Very surprised to see Zucker not make the list of top 5 scorers on the team. He's at 6th - with 10 Gs and 10 As. Mikko ahead of Zucker - yikes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Can anyone explain to me why the hell Thursday's game in Toronto is being played at 1pm?!?!?!?! I even looked up obscure Canadian/Ontario holidays, and can't find any explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawild Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 No idea here MN.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Well we're finally getting significant snow fall.....if it stops, we may break out the snow blower after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMahon 6 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 4 hours ago, rottenrefs said: I'm going out on a limb to predict some hooking penalties. Tripping will be the 2nd flavor of choice... If refs call the "Suter Stick Wave" tonight, we could be in trouble. Surprise us, Wild: come flying outta the gate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 scoutingtherefs did not update for tonights games so no idea who the refs are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 If the Wild use their sticks as smartly as they did in the Winnipeg game, we stand a chance of winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 minute ago, bbgarnett said: scoutingtherefs did not update for tonights games so no idea who the refs are. You ain't kidding.....heck, they didn't even list yesterday's games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 @MNSOTA yeah that happens sometimes where they're a few days behind. Not sure if there just taking breaks or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 They also haven't posted anything on their Twitter since the 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 PPP #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 um maybe I misheard but it sounded like they said the Penguins were perfect on 13 of there last 14 PK's. assuming they said 13 of 13 but I swear he said 13 of 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Koivu Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 KLYDE!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMahon 6 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 YAAAAHHHH!!! El Kaptain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Well I dared to tweet the Wild and Leafs to figure out why the hell none of us will be able to watch Thursday's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Just now, McMahon 6 said: YAAAAHHHH!!! El Kaptain!! I wouldn't go that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawild Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Holy Carp, El Kapitan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenrefs Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Confrontational said: Very surprised to see Zucker not make the list of top 5 scorers on the team. He's at 6th - with 10 Gs and 10 As. Mikko ahead of Zucker - yikes... Yeah, that just means 1 more assist (3rd assist or whatever) is more important than netting 6 more goals. Print it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Megawild said: Holy Carp, El Kapitan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMahon 6 Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 1 minute ago, MNSOTA said: I wouldn't go that far. True.. got a little carried away there. DeSmith looks shaky. Could be a good night to take quantity shots, and let the Parises and Coyles of the world feast on rebounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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