Despite playing without star defenseman Jared Spurgeon and captain Mikko Koivu, the Wild kept up their recent success against Tampa Bay, answering everything the Lightning could throw at them en route to a 5-4 victory, stretching the Wild’s winning streak to five games, and extending their point streak up to 11.
In his first game in almost a month, Nick Seeler had an impact, both good and bad. The Wild defensman showed his rust early in the game, as Seeler and defensive linemate Brad Hunt watched Tampa Bay’s Eric Cernak take a pass from Brayden Point, walk up the center of the ice and get a totally uncontested shot, beating Alex Stalock for the game’s first goal.