Minnesota Wild vs St. Louis Blues: Game Recap

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Here it is:

That was pretty much it for the second, except for the rivalry building between the teams. Lots of chip shots at each other, plenty of big time, hard hitting, NHL style hits. This could be a very intense rivalry if the two teams were in the same division. (Looking at you NHL).

It wasn't until the heart attacks were in full effect that Koivu would step up once again and score with just 1:38 to play, this time on the power play. (For those following along at home, that's a shorty and a PP goal.) Koivu and team continued to pressure, but the last half minute belonged solidly to the Blues, with the Wild holding on to get to OT.

The OT period was intense, yet nothing much happening. Neither team committed much, not wanting to be the one to make the mistake. Both teams got chances, and the Wild got the better of those chances, but Halak came up huge again. A scoreless OT means one thing, gimmick time, but the fans had to be more comfortable with Harding in net.

Once again, please stop calling for the captaincy. Makes absolutely no sense at all.

1. Mikko Koivu (2G - SHG, PPG, scored in shoot out)

3. Jaroslav Halak (30 saves)

Honorable mentions to Matt Cullen and Kyle Brodziak.. Absolute beasts tonight.