Wilderness Walk 11-8-2013: Shootouts on a Plane Edition

In a game that felt more like it should have been in the beginning of the season, the Wild had another game where they outplayed their competition 5v5, but ended up losing. At least, like the earlier parts of the season, the loss at least came with a consolation point, so there's that. If you're going to lose, at least help with playoff positioning.

But hey, at least the Vikings tanked their tanking with a win, right?

Is it time for the Walk? Yes, I think it's time for the Walk.

Wild News

Game Recaps

Wild's win streak snapped in shootout loss to Capitals | Star Tribune

Postgame thoughts after the Wild's shootout loss at Washington | Russo's Rants | StarTribune.com

Capitals 3, Wild 2 (SO): Minnesota comes up empty in shootout - TwinCities.com

Decent effort not enough in 3-2 shootout loss to Washington

Recap: Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals, 3-2 SO Loss - Gone Puck Wild - A Minnesota Wild Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Other News

Wild notes: 'Flyby' celebrations diminishing in popularity | Star Tribune- A silly little debate.

Wild: Clayton Stoner has teammates' back, and coach likes that - TwinCities.com- So, that's pretty good.

Off the Trail

Tampa Bay Lightning answering the Atlantic Division challenge | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports- Be proud, America.

On slumps, the stages of denial, and Claude Giroux | Backhand Shelf | Blogs | theScore.com- Inside the mind of a carjacker slumping player.

Why is the Metropolitan Division terrible? - Grantland- Answer: Not enough Minnesotans.

Why does Tim Thomas have the 5th-best selling jersey in the NHL? | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports- Because MERCA!!

Bakersfield Condors Win Prize for Ugliest Jersey Ever- Again. Because Bakersfield is the worst. It's a sin that the San Diego Gulls disappeared to make room for this garbage.