CreaseAndAssist Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Wild vs. Predators Game Preview Minnesota Wild (3-6-0) 6pts 7th in the Central 2.33 Goals For Per Game (29th in the NHL) 3.56 Goals Against Per Game (27th in the NHL) 18.2% Power Play (20th in the NHL) 77.4% Penalty Kill (19th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #77 Brad Hunt ~ 4G 2A = 6pts 2. #12 Eric Staal ~ 2G 3A = 5pts 3. #20 Ryan Suter ~ 1G 4A = 5pts 4. #16 Jason Zucker ~ 3G 1A = 4pts 5. #17 Marcus Foligno ~ 1G 3A = 4pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #19 Luke Kunin ~ 19 PIM’s 2. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 8 PIM’s 3. #24 Matt Dumba ~ 6 PIM’s Top Goaltenders: 1. #40 Devan Dubnyk (2-5-0) 3.92GAA .880%SP 2. #32 Alex Stalock (1-1-0) 1.64GAA .942%SP 1SO Vs. Nashville Predators (5-3-1) 11pts 2nd in the Central 4.22 Goals For Per Game (1st in the NHL) 3.44 Goals Against Per Game (23rd in the NHL) 20% Power Play (15th in the NHL) 69% Penalty Kill (30th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #4 Ryan Ellis ~ 1G 11A = 12pts 2. #95 Matt Duchene ~ 2G 9A = 11pts 3. #59 Roman Josi ~ 4G 5A = 9pts 4. #33 Viktor Arvidsson ~ 5G 3A = 8pts 5. #9 Filip Forsberg ~ 5G 3A = 8pts Top 3 PIM’s: 1. #59 Roman Josi ~ 13 PIM’s 2. #5 Dan Hamhuis ~ 11 PIM’s 3. #51 Austin Watson ~ 7 PIM’s Top Goaltenders: 1. #35 Pekka Rinne (5-0-1) 2.31GAA .921%SP 2. #74 Juuse Saros (0-3-0) 4.74GAA .853%SP MNSOTA wrote up the game preview, I'll be on the post-gamer. The Wild looked terrible in the season opener against this club. But they've played much better as of late while the Preds have stumbled a bit. I think the Wild could make a game of this one, even with the people we have out. Stalock starts...enjoy and discuss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxrattle Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I'm pretty excited about this game. (I won't be able to watch it unfortunately.) I guess that the team is in a better state of mind. More realistic, and thus hopefully there's more readiness to play like an underdog needs to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) Some pretty good vibes from having an actual mini win streak going with a good chance to extend it even further. We now will get to see if the Wild are ready to take on the road warrior role. I'd like to see the team spread the scoring out over three periods, as I still found it a bit concerning that Minnesota got all their goals in the first, then did nothing else after that against the Oilers. The shut out took care of that of course, and yes, I am happy about the win, particularly over a strong starting Edmonton team, but I think they need to be more balanced against a team like Nashville. The Preds are pretty dangerous on offense. When they've lost, they've looked real bad doing it...but when they've won, oftentimes, they've put up big goal totals. Wild have the potential to get blown out here if they don't show up for a full 60. At any rate, yep.... a feel-good aura around this team for now. Winning will do that. But time to put that in the rear view and focus on what I believe can still be a team to come out of the Western Conference. Go Wild! Edited October 24, 2019 by TropicalFruitGirl26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomdog Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 This will be the first game I will be able to watch for more than 10 minutes since the last time they played Nashville, let’s hope it goes better this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Well I was planning on watching the game until the power went out 5 minutes ago for no apparent reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 IF they don't score three goals, they will lose. Where are they going to get 3 goals, and will they get a contribution from forwards? I would much rather see AS than DD in goal, so there's that. Defense better play structured and minimize gaffe plays, or we will revert back to our L's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, IllaZilla said: Well I was planning on watching the game until the power went out 5 minutes ago for no apparent reason... Did you somehow get transported to California? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstars95 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) on a lighter note they play the way they did the last 2 and a half games could be a overtime game at least Edited October 25, 2019 by wildstars95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, MNSOTA said: Did you somehow get transported to California? No, Xcel Energy just has these random power outages in Forest Lake. Because they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 LOL when did they start calling him AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) My god.....one of the zebras is named Furman South. Sounds like the name of a lawfirm, high school, or a hopital. Edited October 25, 2019 by MNSOTA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstars95 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 vikes should win tonight try to watch both at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 wow that was close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildstars95 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 peckerhead looks shaky so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, MNSOTA said: My god.....one of the zebras is named Furman South. Sounds like the name of a lawfirm, high school, or a hopital. I guess it's better than being named North West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators 8:00 PM EDT REFEREES Dan O’Halloran #13 Furman South #44 Games 18-19 75 35 Career RS Games 1451 43 First NHL Game 10/1/95 4/6/17 Birthplace Essex, ON Sewickley, PA Goals/Gm 6.0 (19) 6.2 (14) PP/Gm 2.8 (32) 3.4 (3) Penl/Gm 3.4 (30) 4.1 (4) PIM/Gm 8.5 (21) 10.2 (3) % of Penl on Home 49.0% (15) 49.0% (15) More Penl on Rd % 4.0% (31) 5.0% (30) Home Win % 59.0% (8) 49.0% (31) Home Rec. 44-31 17-18 OT/SO Games 21.0% (19) 20.0% (23) Calls by Period 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 2018-19 26% 40% 33% 29% 40% 31% Team Records 18-19 17-18 16-17 18-19 17-18 16-17 MIN 1-3 1-6 2-3 0-1 0-0 0-0 NSH 0-4 2-2 0-6 2-1 0-0 0-0 LINESMEN Andrew Smith #51 Travis Gawryletz #67 Games 18-19 75 75 Career RS Games 151 101 First NHL Game 10/4/17 11/8/17 Birthplace Kitchener, ON Trail, BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Furman South looks like one of those smarmy guys we all knew in school that we just wanted to knock their lights out of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, MNSOTA said: Furman South looks like one of those smarmy guys we all knew in school that we just wanted to knock their lights out of. With the popped polo collar, of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, IllaZilla said: With the popped polo collar, of course... You forgot that his hair was frosted and gelled within an inch of its life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Just now, MNSOTA said: You forgot that his hair was frosted and gelled within an inch of its life. And the spray tan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseAndAssist Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Furman South you say...here's your guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSOTA Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Or this: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllaZilla Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, CreaseAndAssist said: Furman South you say...here's your guy. Sweep the leg! Sweep the leg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbgarnett Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, IllaZilla said: Sweep the leg! Sweep the leg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseAndAssist Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Wait a sec..here's Furman South...here's your guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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