The big talk coming into the game was about the Wild’s short, and seemingly unfair, turnaround from Saturday night’s game into the second of a back-to-back in St. Paul to face the rested Nashville Predators. Honestly, aside from some puck management problems, the Wild kept up with the speed of the game just fine and even had a lead after a a two goal period. But while the Wild secured a massive point in the standings, Ryan Johansen’s shootout winner was the difference.
The pace was fast at the start with the Wild dictating it early.