Episode 106

🏆 Final Score🏆
Minnesota Wild 4 – Montreal Canadiens 0

💬 Water Cooler One-Liner:

Marc-Andre Fleury’s Montreal swan song couldn’t have gone better—a 19-save shutout and an unforgettable farewell from his hometown crowd.

📊 Quick Hits – Game at a Glance:

• Winner: Marc-Andre Fleury (19-save shutout in Montreal farewell)

• Turning Point: Marco Rossi’s second-period goal gave the Wild full control.

• Standout Stat: Fleury became the first NHL goalie to record a shutout as both a teenager and at 40+ years old.

• Goaltending Anchor: Fleury stopped all 19 shots for his first shutout of the season.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Fleury’s Fairytale Night: In his likely last game in Montreal, Fleury stole the show with a 19-save shutout and received a two-minute standing ovation.

2️⃣ Lockdown Defense: The Wild held the Canadiens to just eight shots through two periods and dominated the neutral zone.

3️⃣ Rossi & Gaudreau Lead the Way: Both finished with a goal and an assist, stepping up in Kaprizov’s absence.

⭐ Three Stars of the Game:

1. ⭐ M. Fleury (MIN • Goalie): 19 saves, shutout, emotional hometown farewell

2. ⭐ M. Rossi (MIN • Center): 1 goal, 1 assist

3. ⭐ F. Gaudreau (MIN • Center): 1 goal, 1 assist

📊 By The Numbers:

• Shots on Goal: Wild 27 – Canadiens 19
• Face-offs: Wild 37.8% – Canadiens 62.2%
• Power Play: Wild 0% (0/1) – Canadiens 0% (0/1)
• Penalty Minutes: Wild 2 – Canadiens 2
• Hits: Wild 21 – Canadiens 18
• Blocked Shots: Wild 19 – Canadiens 11
• Giveaways: Wild 5 – Canadiens 9
• Takeaways: Wild 10 – Canadiens 5

📰 Around the Team:

• Fleury’s Montreal Moment: The legendary goalie received a standing ovation from the Bell Centre crowd and a handshake line from the entire Canadiens team.

• Kaprizov Update: Kirill Kaprizov remains out following surgery, but the Wild are finding ways to win without him.

• Defensive Depth Stepping Up: Jon Merrill’s defensive play and Marcus Foligno’s leadership helped the Wild control the game.

🎯 Stat Spotlight:

• Historic Shutout: Fleury became the first goalie in NHL history to record a shutout as both a teenager and at 40+ years old.

• Road Dominance: The Wild improved to 20-5-3 on the road, the best mark in the NHL.

• Team Defense at Its Best: The Wild blocked 19 shots and kept Montreal off the scoreboard despite losing the faceoff battle.

🗓️ Next Up:
• Opponent: Ottawa Senators
• Date: February 1, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM CST
• Where to Watch: FanDuel

📬 Final Whistle:

A night to remember for Marc-Andre Fleury and the Wild. With three straight wins and elite goaltending, they’re surging in the standings. Can they keep the momentum rolling against Ottawa? Stay tuned for more updates in the Wild Hockey Insider! Subscribe here!