Episode 40

🏆 Final Score🏆
Minnesota Wild 5 - Edmonton Oilers 3

💬 Water Cooler Talk:

“Kaprizov gave everyone a scare but came back stronger than ever.”

The Wild battled through an early setback and a scary moment for Kirill Kaprizov to secure a 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Frederick Gaudreau’s two-goal night and Marc-Andre Fleury’s milestone appearance headlined the action as the Wild solidified their place as road warriors with their ninth away victory this season.

⏱ Game Summary:

The Oilers struck first just 27 seconds into the game with a bizarre Leon Draisaitl goal. However, the Wild recovered with Matt Boldy tying the game later in the first. Marcus Foligno gave the Wild the lead in the second period, and Marcus Johansson’s timely goal reclaimed the momentum after Edmonton tied it at 2-2. Gaudreau’s two goals, including a crucial insurance marker in the third period, sealed the win.

📊 Important Stats:

• Shots on Goal: Wild 26 - Oilers 31
• Faceoff Wins: Wild 42.9% - Oilers 57.1%
• Power Play: Wild 0% (0/1) - Oilers 0% (0/2)
• Penalty Minutes: Wild 9 - Oilers 7
• Hits: Wild 25 - Oilers 18
• Blocked Shots: Wild 26 - Oilers 13
• Giveaways: Wild 15 - Oilers 19
• Takeaways: Wild 3 - Oilers 2

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🔥 Exciting Moments:

• Gaudreau’s Breakout Night: Frederick Gaudreau scored twice, including a redirect and a putback on a 2-on-1 rush.

• Kaprizov’s Resilience: After a knee-on-knee hit, Kaprizov returned to action and extended his point streak to 11 road games, setting a franchise record.

Fleury’s Milestone: Marc-Andre Fleury passed Patrick Roy for third-most games played by a goalie in NHL history, finishing with 29 saves.

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🤔 News & Updates:

• Road Dominance: The Wild improved to 9-1-2 on the road, the best away record in the NHL.

• Kaprizov’s Record: Kirill Kaprizov’s 11-game road point streak is the longest in franchise history.

• Boldy’s Streak: Matt Boldy extended his point streak to five games (three goals, two assists).

🎉 Fun Facts:

• Fleury’s Legacy: Fleury now trails only Martin Brodeur and Roberto Luongo in career games played by a goalie.

• Oilers Woes: Edmonton’s defensive lapses resulted in multiple goals for the Wild, exposing a recurring issue.

🔮 Looking Ahead:

The Wild finish their road trip on Saturday, November 23rd, against the Calgary Flames at 3:00 PM. With Kaprizov’s record-setting streak and momentum from back-to-back wins, they’ll aim to keep climbing in the standings.

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