Episode 122

🏆 Final Score🏆
Minnesota Wild 2 – Colorado Avalanche 5

💬 Water Cooler One-Liner:

A strong start wasn’t enough as the Wild surrendered four unanswered goals in a frustrating loss to Colorado.

📊 Quick Hits – Game at a Glance:

• Winner: Ross Colton (2 goals, including empty netter)

• Turning Point: Jonathan Drouin and Jack Drury scored back-to-back goals in 52 seconds during the second period, shifting momentum to Colorado.

• Standout Stat: The Wild managed only four shots in the second period, getting outshot 12-4.

• Goaltending Anchor: Filip Gustavsson made 25 saves but was left exposed on multiple defensive breakdowns.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Second-Period Collapse: The Wild held a lead twice in the first period but gave up three goals in the second, never recovering.

2️⃣ Power Play Woes Continue: Minnesota went 1-for-3 with the man advantage but failed to generate a shot on their two third-period power plays.

3️⃣ Colton’s Big Night: The Avalanche forward notched two goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the Wild’s fate.

📰 Around the Team:

• Bogosian Injury: Defenseman Zach Bogosian missed the game with a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day.

• Line Shakeups: Vinnie Hinostroza was promoted to the second line after his recent strong play.

• Struggles vs. the West: The Wild are now 3-9-1 against the top teams in the Western Conference this season.

🎯 Stat Spotlight:

• Zuccarello’s Milestone: His 318th point with the Wild moves him past Mikael Granlund for ninth all-time in franchise history.

• Colton’s Hot Streak: He now has six points in his last four games for Colorado.

• Faber’s Playmaking: Brock Faber recorded his 70th career assist in just his 140th game, the third-fastest among Wild defensemen.

🗓️ Next Up:
• Opponent: Boston Bruins
• Date: March 2, 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM CST
• Where to Watch: TNT, truTV Max

📬 Final Whistle:

The Wild return home looking to end their losing streak against a tough Bruins team. Can they bounce back and tighten up their defense? Stay locked in for more updates with Wild Hockey Insider!