Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Game Recap

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Apologies in advance, as I didn't stick around to watch the middle frame. There was Minnesota hockey that had some real meaning going on at the same time that may have drawn my attention. But enough of my excuses...

Apparently the Wild decided to actually play the 2nd period. That's all I've got. I could give up a recap of the NCAA 2nd period, but it's probably best that I limit the depressing talk.

Anyone else remember that brilliant resiliency the Wild had at the beginning of the season? Well, they've been finding it again lately, and this game was no exception. The 3rd was really all Minnesota. They may have waited until very late in the game, but the succubus came through (if you want to call it that) and tied the game at 1 apiece. The late surge meant, for better or worse, the Wild faithful were going to get some form of extra hockey.

The Wild may have spent themselves in the 3rd, because the Hawks had a lot of the early jump in the OT, but no winner was found. I wish the NHL would consider adding 5 more minutes to the OT, but I'm not in charge of such things. Such is life.

Shootout time, where the Wild have been pretty good as of late. EC caught a bad break (literally) when his stick broke during his shot attempt. Kane was denied on his stupid slooooooooooooowwwwwwwww move. Crawford actually anticipated the Koviu backhand and made a nice pokecheck. Sharp never got his shot off. Setoguchi rifled his attempt right past Crawford, putting the pressure on Stalberg, who went and missed the net.

It is what it is, Wilderness. The Wild are diving out of the Top 5, but winning is still fun.

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