In the first installment of this Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks play-in round comparison series, goaltending will be the focus. Though there is a valid argument that this matchup is equal, the strengths of each team lie in different areas. Where the Wild thrive, the Canucks struggle — and vice versa.
One such area is goaltending.
Minnesota Wild
According to JFresh Hockey, the Wild would have solidified a playoff spot this season if it was not for their poor goaltending (i.e. the play of Devan Dubnyk in particular).