Article: The Wild Can Win This Series If One Thing Doesn't Change From Game 1

[Tony Abbott]

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[SkolWild73]

Nice article Tony.  I agree that I hope the refs let them play.  I just wish they would have called the obvious trip on Freddy on the face off which would have negated the PP for Vegas and kept the game 1-1. 

During the broadcast, the "rules official" did mention that the crosscheck to Hartman could have been called but so could have Hartman for holding the stick so not too upset over that one.  Otherwise, I thought it was called about how you would expect a playoff game to be called and hope it continues.

Also, shout out to Hartman.  He was getting beat up last night but kept his cool, even drawing Vegas's only penalty. Also, even though it won't show on the score sheet, Boldy doesn't score that second goal without Hartman holding his position.

[Aimlessone]

5 minutes ago, SkolWild73 said:

Nice article Tony.  I agree that I hope the refs let them play.  I just wish they would have called the obvious trip on Freddy on the face off which would have negated the PP for Vegas and kept the game 1-1. 

During the broadcast, the "rules official" did mention that the crosscheck to Hartman could have been called but so could have Hartman for holding the stick so not too upset over that one.  Otherwise, I thought it was called about how you would expect a playoff game to be called and hope it continues.

Also, shout out to Hartman.  He was getting beat up last night but kept his cool, even drawing Vegas's only penalty. Also, even though it won't show on the score sheet, Boldy doesn't score that second goal without Hartman holding his position.

I agree with the statement about Hartman keeping his cool. After getting pancaked nowhere near the play and no interference call, I thought he was going to burn us with retaliation and he didn't. Good on him, hopefully the refs call a more even game Tuesday as I felt it was a little slanted. 

[greg]

Unfortunately whenever the Wikd lose a game especially in the playoffs, too much attention (blame?) Goes to the officiating.  The NHL has had terrible officiating for several years now.  What I don't like is the officiating Philosophy changes for the playoffs.  It turns to let the boys play.  Let's not make a call that could benefit one team over another.  My contentionis by not calling penalties the refs ARE influencing the games outcome.  Bottom line is Wild played very well.  The just lost to a better team.

[OldDutchChip]

Here is what to do to win!

bench Braz and Nyquist and freddy 

double shift Kap and Boldy

play Zeev on offense - yes

Harty Zuccy Kap (it’s inevitable)

Ek Rossi boldy

 Foligno Trenin zeev

MJ Kap Rossi

no one else on O

[Patrick]

Was it just me or was Johansson playing with more physicality and effectiveness than I've ever seen before.  He looked good!