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Can the Wild find the spark it needs to avoid early knockout?
You have to wonder if the Canucks took Minnesota's best punch in Game 1 and discovered the easiest way to frustrate the Wild is to repeatedly send it on the power play.
March to penalty box haunts Wild in Game 2 loss to Canucks
Minnesota couldn't find its offensive rhythm Tuesday night, and much of that was because its penalty killers were on the ice too often.
Discipline and smart swagger serve Wild well in series opener
By defeating the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night, coach Dean Evason's team ended a long streak of Game 1 struggles and did so by playing a tough, intense and intelligent game.
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Puck Drop
Can the Wild find the spark it needs to avoid early knockout?
You have to wonder if the Canucks took Minnesota's best punch in Game 1 and discovered the easiest way to frustrate the Wild is to repeatedly send it on the power play.
March to penalty box haunts Wild in Game 2 loss to Canucks
Minnesota couldn't find its offensive rhythm Tuesday night, and much of that was because its penalty killers were on the ice too often.
Discipline and smart swagger serve Wild well in series opener
By defeating the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night, coach Dean Evason's team ended a long streak of Game 1 struggles and did so by playing a tough, intense and intelligent game.
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