The Hockey News · Yesterday
Wild Fall Into Lightning's Trap As Penalties Prove Costly
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild (12-3-4) appeared to be in control Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-3-2), jumping out to a 3-1 lead before things began to unravel.
What started as another promising performance from Minnesota quickly turned into a frustrating 4-3 overtime loss filled with penalties, extracurricular activity and missed opportunities.
The Lightning managed to get under the Wild's skin, particularly with their interactions involving Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes. Tampa Bay defenseman J.J. Moser was at the center of some of the controversy, and Minnesota ultimately found itself playing a game that favored the Lightning.