Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche: Game Re-Cap

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Well, another embarrassing evening for the Wild. Gave up the the dreaded touchdown, and from all reports were grossly and completely outplayed for the vast majority of the game. Outplayed physically and mentally, the Wild cannot find any positives in this game. None. As in... zero. We always like to find a positive or two, but there just aren't any here.

Looking at the second period, the Wild were outshot 20-7. Say it out loud, will you? No, really. Do it. Twenty to seven. How do you expect to give up 20 shots against in one period and not expect three or four of them to go in? This is basic hockey, folks. This is not rocket science. Stop the puck from getting to the net, or make a play every now and again to prevent the shot from happening in the first place.

Twenty to seven. For the love of everything good in this world... twenty to seven. Coach Richards' answer tonight about the second period? "It's gotta be something." I guess that's a bit better than "I don't know."

Asked about it after the game he did say he considered it at 4-2 and 5-2. Well, then. Considering it makes it all better, I'm sure.

Maybe we are headed for this situation?

Let's hope not.

Speaking of negatives, 14 Wild players were a minus on the night. Only four were even or positive, and one of them was the guy who put in two goals himself.

The good thing is, the Avalanche players were classy in their victory. I know it is a division game, and I know there is always some heated emotions between the Wild and Avs, but I really detest classless crap like Chris Stewart pulled tonight. We get it, Chris. You are stomping your opponent in every way, shape, and form. Save the histrionics, would you? You stay classy buddy.

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