Minnesota scored first, even had numerous chances to extend their lead. However, the Wild couldn’t capitalize on those chances, and the mistakes they made ended up in the back of their net. Sound familiar? It should. That’s what has plagued this team on the recent losing streak.
Minnesota got off to a great start in the first period. They controlled play well, got plenty of chances and even forced a couple power plays. At the tail end of the first power play, Nino Niederreiter picked a puck out of the corner and Martin Hanzal slapped at the puck.