Episode 114

🏆 Final Score🏆
Minnesota Wild 6 – New York Islanders 3

💬 Water Cooler One-Liner:

From a two-goal deficit to a statement win! The Wild rattle off five unanswered goals to sweep their homestand before the 4 Nations Face-Off.

📊 Quick Hits – Game at a Glance:

• Winner: Matt Boldy (2 goals, 1 assist)

• Turning Point: Yakov Trenin’s go-ahead goal late in the second period after Boldy’s game-tying tally.

• Standout Stat: Wild score five unanswered goals after trailing 3-1 in the second period.

• Goaltending Anchor: Filip Gustavsson made 31 saves, including key stops late in the third.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Boldy’s Big Night: Matt Boldy led the charge with a three-point performance (2G, 1A), tying his season high.

2️⃣ Trenin’s Impact: Yakov Trenin continues his hot streak, netting the game-winner for the second straight contest.

3️⃣ Clutch Gustavsson: The Wild goalie came up big with 31 saves, helping the team lock down the comeback win.

⭐ Three Stars of the Game:

1. ⭐ M. Boldy (MIN • Left Wing): 2 goals, 1 assist

2. ⭐ Y. Trenin (MIN • Center): 1 goal

3. ⭐ J. Spurgeon (MIN • Defenseman): 2 assists

📊 By The Numbers:

• Shots on Goal: Wild 33 – Islanders 34
• Power Play: Wild 50% (1/2) – Islanders 0% (0/2)
• Penalty Minutes: Wild 4 – Islanders 4
• Faceoffs: Wild 40.7% – Islanders 59.3%
• Hits: Wild 13 – Islanders 17
• Blocked Shots: Wild 12 – Islanders 21
• Giveaways: Wild 13 – Islanders 14
• Takeaways: Wild 3 – Islanders 3

📰 Around the Team:

• Eriksson Ek Scratched: The Wild’s center missed the game with a lower-body injury; his status for the 4 Nations Face-Off remains uncertain.

• Defensive Depth Tested: With Ryan Hartman suspended and Eriksson Ek out, the Wild dressed seven defensemen, including Jon Merrill.

• International Duty Calls: Boldy, Brock Faber, Gustavsson, and Jonas Brodin will represent their countries at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

🎯 Stat Spotlight:

• Comeback Kings: The Wild earned their fifth multi-goal comeback win of the season, tying them for second-most in the NHL.

• Boldy Heating Up: After a nine-game goal drought, Boldy now has five points in his last two games.

• Home Ice Redemption: Minnesota wins back-to-back games at Xcel Energy Center for the first time since early December.

🗓️ Next Up:
• Opponent: New York Islanders
• Date: February 22, 2025
• Time: 11:30 AM CST
• Where to Watch: ABC/ESPN+

📬 Final Whistle:

Momentum is back on the Wild’s side as they head into the break. Can they keep it rolling against Detroit after the 4 Nations Face-Off? Stay tuned for more updates in the Wild Hockey Insider! 🚨