Episode 86

🏆 Final Score🏆
Minnesota Wild 1 – Colorado Avalanche 6

💬 Water Cooler One-Liner:

Injuries catch up with the Wild as they fall 6-1 to the Avalanche. A tough loss, but Kaprizov’s return is on the horizon.

📊 Quick Hits – Game at a Glance:

• Winner: Colorado Avalanche

• Turning Point: Declan Chisholm’s turnover led to Ross Colton’s goal, setting the tone for Colorado’s dominance.

• Standout Stat: Wild managed just one goal despite winning 57.9% of faceoffs.

• Goaltending Anchor: Mackenzie Blackwood stood tall with 24 saves for the Avalanche.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Injury Impact Felt: Missing three top defensemen and Kaprizov proved too much as the Wild couldn’t keep up with Colorado’s firepower.

2️⃣ Bogosian’s Bright Spot: Despite the loss, Zach Bogosian scored his second goal in as many games, showing strong form.

3️⃣ Kaprizov Skates Again: The Wild’s star forward is inching closer to returning, offering hope for the coming games.

⭐ Three Stars of the Game:

1. ⭐ M. Rantanen (COL • RW): 1 goal, 1 assist

2. ⭐ N. MacKinnon (COL • C): 1 goal, 1 assist

3. ⭐ J. Manson (COL • D): 2 assists

📊 By The Numbers:

• Shots on Goal: Wild 25 – Avalanche 27
• Faceoffs: Wild 57.9% – Avalanche 42.1%
• Power Play: Wild 0% (0/3) – Avalanche 0% (0/3)
• Penalty Minutes: Wild 6 – Avalanche 6
• Hits: Wild 18 – Avalanche 18
• Blocked Shots: Wild 13 – Avalanche 14
• Giveaways: Wild 21 – Avalanche 21
• Takeaways: Wild 4 – Avalanche 5

📰 Around the Team:

• Kaprizov Update: Skating ahead of the next road trip but remains day-to-day.

• Injury Toll: With Faber, Brodin, and Spurgeon out, the defense struggled to contain Colorado’s stars.

• Roster Challenges: David Jiricek made his debut amidst cap constraints and illness on the roster.

🎯 Stat Spotlight:

• Penalty Kill Stands Tall: The Wild went 3-for-3 on the PK despite the tough loss.

• Missed Opportunities: The Wild couldn’t capitalize on 57.9% faceoff wins and key offensive chances.

• Injury Shuffle: New defense pairings resulted in costly turnovers and mismatched assignments.

🗓️ Next Up:
• Opponent: San Jose Sharks
• Date: January 11, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM CST
• Where to Watch: FanDuel

📬 Final Whistle:

A tough loss, but the Wild remain resilient. With Kaprizov’s return on the horizon and lessons learned, the team looks to bounce back against the Sharks. We’re you forwarded this email? Subscribe here!