Episode 84

🏆 Final Score🏆
Minnesota Wild 6 – St. Louis Blues 4

💬 Water Cooler One-Liner:

A resilient Wild comeback sees Middleton shine in his return, Boldy deliver the go-ahead goal, and Fleury lock down the net in a thrilling victory over the Blues.

📊 Quick Hits – Game at a Glance:

• Winner: Matt Boldy (Third-period go-ahead goal at 3:57)

• Turning Point: Jake Middleton’s game-tying goal early in the third period.

• Standout Stat: Wild score four unanswered goals to complete the comeback.

• Goaltending Anchor: Marc-André Fleury made 15 saves in relief to secure the win.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Middleton’s Impactful Return: Jake Middleton marked his return with a goal and an assist, setting the tone with key plays on both ends of the ice.

2️⃣ Boldy Delivers in the Clutch: Matt Boldy’s third-period goal proved to be the game-winner, showcasing his poise under pressure.

3️⃣ Fleury’s Steady Relief: After Gustavsson was pulled, Fleury stepped up with clutch saves, including a highlight-reel windmill stop.

⭐ Three Stars of the Game:

1. ⭐ R. Hartman (MIN • Right Wing): 2 assists, strong presence throughout.

2. ⭐ J. Middleton (MIN • Defenseman): 1 goal, 1 assist, critical tying goal.

3. ⭐ J. Brodin (MIN • Defenseman): 1 assist, 4 blocked shots, marathon ice time of 33:02.

📊 By The Numbers:

• Shots on Goal: Wild 26 – Blues 33
• Faceoff %: Wild 42.9% – Blues 57.1%
• Power Play: Wild 0% (0/0) – Blues 100% (1/1)
• Penalty Minutes: Wild 2 – Blues 0
• Hits: Wild 29 – Blues 31
• Blocked Shots: Wild 19 – Blues 12
• Giveaways: Wild 19 – Blues 25
• Takeaways: Wild 5 – Blues 3

📰 Around the Team:

• Injury Update: Brock Faber exited early with an upper-body injury, with no update postgame.

• Kaprizov Watch: Kirill Kaprizov remains sidelined but is progressing in his recovery.

• Key Milestone: The Wild secured their fourth multi-goal comeback win this season, tying for second in the NHL.

🎯 Stat Spotlight:

• Clutch Boldy: Boldy now ranks second in the NHL with seven game-winning goals this season.

• Defensive Grit: Jonas Brodin logged a career-high 33:02 of ice time and blocked four critical shots.

• Fleury’s Impact: Marc-André Fleury earned his sixth career win in relief.

🗓️ Next Up:
• Opponent: Colorado Avalanche
• Date: January 9, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM CST
• Where to Watch: FanDuel

📬 Final Whistle:

The Wild continue to prove their resilience, rallying back from adversity with Middleton, Boldy, and Fleury leading the charge. As the team gears up for their next clash against Colorado, their momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Stay tuned for more insights and updates in the Wild Hockey Insider!