CreaseAndAssist Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Wild vs. Avalanche Game Preview Minnesota Wild (25-21-3) 53pts 3rd in the Central 2.78 Goals For Per Game (26th in the NHL) 2.84 Goals Against Per Game (9th in the NHL) 20.4% Power Play (14th in the NHL) 84.7% Penalty Kill (2nd in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #11 Zach Parise ~ 20G 23A = 43pts 2. #64 Mikael Granlund ~ 12G 27A = 39pts 3. #12 Eric Staal ~ 15G 18A = 33pts 4. #20 Ryan Suter ~ 5G 26A = 31pts 5. #46 Jared Spurgeon ~ 7G 21A = 28pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #36 Nick Seeler ~ 41 PIM’s 2. #17 Marcus Foligno ~ 33 PIM’s 3. #29 Greg Pateryn ~ 29 PIM’s Top Goaltenders: 1. #40 Devan Dubnyk (19-16-3) 2.58GAA .913%SP 1SO 2. #32 Alex Stalock (6-5-0) 2.92GAA .894%SP Vs. Colorado Avalanche (22-19-8) 52pts 5th in the Central 3.41 Goals For Per Game (7th in the NHL) 3.02 Goals Against Per Game (18th in the NHL) 24.9% Power Play (6th in the NHL) 77% Penalty Kill (26th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #96 Mikko Rantanen ~ 23G 50A = 73pts 2. #29 Nathan MacKinnon ~ 27G 43A = 70pts 3. #92 Gabriel Landeskog ~ 29G 25A = 54pts 4. #4 Tyson Barrie ~ 5G 33A = 38pts 5. #34 Carl Soderberg ~ 16G 14A = 30pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #28 Ian Cole ~ 68 PIM’s 2. #16 Nikita Zadorov ~ 46 PIM’s 3. #11 Matt Calvert ~ 38 PIM’s Top Goaltenders: 1. #1 Semyon Varlamov (13-12-5) 2.82GAA .908%SP 1SO 2. #31 Philipp Grubauer (9-5-3) 3.29GAA .895%SP I wrote up the game preview, and I'll be writing up the post-gamer too. Big game with a long break for the Wild and Avalanche coming up. It should make for a spirited game; or it could be a sloppy mess as guys are too busy thinking about the beach and relaxation. But important for the standings and for momentum going into the home stretch of the season. It will be about which team wants this one more. Enjoy and discuss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Hmmm...a team that scores but doesn't defend well vs. a team that doesn't score but defends well...It's like the irresistible force meeting the immovable object... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icechipper Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I wonder whether Eric Fehr is sidelined on concussion protocol or from a broken jaw or facial bone. Broke my jaw in a game long ago and remember it as a slow healing process, especially trying to maintain nutrition and caloric intake with a w your mouth wired shut. You the farm and one of two of Matt Hendricks or J.T. Brown going to waivers for the Iowa assignment, with what apparently is a pretty good AHL squad ….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey-78 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Aaw, this is a great test: the best offensive line in the league against our D. Watch when MacKinnon takes the puck inside his own blueline and puts the pedal to the metal. That's some stopping for you, Ryan! 10 bucks you can't do it. Are we on? In any case I hope we win. And since Granny is injured, let him heal BB! He doesn't help this team at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 McKinnon is clearly a Top Tier player, and was as a draft choice. Rantanen has REALLY surprised me with how fast he has become a Top Tier player. Granted, he was a first rounder and plays with some great players. That said, it sure is nice when your first rounders meet (or exceed) expectations even earlier than expected. I hope the Wild get smarter (or luckier) with their first rounders, as I cannot remember the last first rounder that met or exceeded or expectations earlier than hoped for. Should be a fun game to watch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Avs are struggling. Wild just had a big win in Vegas. If the trend continues how it has this season the Wild will turn in a dud. Time to change that trend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawild Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I saw the headline on the Star&Sickle today that Boo considers this a playoff game. So I am expecting a dud. Go Wild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Greetings and salutations all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I see Hunt is left handed. You would think they would of tried to get a right handed D man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 @MNSOTA Hey Hey Hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Just now, MNSOTA said: Greetings and salutations all. Good evening sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawild Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Hiyas @bbgarnett, @MNSOTA and @Jimtown guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 frick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawild Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, Jimtown guy said: I see Hunt is left handed. You would think they would of tried to get a right handed D man. No kidding. I didn't dig in but I almost thought they had when I saw they were going to pair him with Brodin and have Bro switch sides... I didn't think much apparently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 And here we go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Good grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawild Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Less that 4 shots and 1 goal. Dubs is on normal pace tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Yes!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Staal Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 STAAL!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Staal!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawild Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Sweet! STAAAALLLLLLLLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawild Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Greenway's size and reach are so fun to watch. He created all of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Staal is out of his slump. Need him obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Just now, Megawild said: Greenway's size and reach are so fun to watch. He created all of that... No doubt. Really starting to like his game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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