By Bryan Reynolds -
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We'll keep this as short as possible. This was a solidly entertaining hockey game with scoring both ways, and a Wild comeback at the end of the game that gave everyone just a bit of hope and gave the Wild at least one point. The loser point is certainly welcome, at least this time.
Side bar: The offer stands. Pick any players you want Columbus, just leave Koivu. Pick the package of guys you want, send Nash back this way, and it's a deal.
Wild give up Havlat and Koivu, Jackets give up Upshall. That seems pretty even.
All of that is not to say the refs cost the Wild the game. Far from it. A lack of control of the movements of Rick Nash, a complete unwillingness to park in front of the net, and a couple of defensive meltdowns cost them this game. A game they really needed.
The playoff race just got that much closer to being over.
Game Notes:
Hockey Wilderness Three Stars
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