WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The Minnesota Wild came off their bye week Monday and needed awhile to get going. Despite falling behind four times, the Wild eventually earned a 5-4 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings.
The Winnipeg Jets hope the return from their bye produces similar results when the Wild visit the MTS Centre on Tuesday.
Whether due to a trip to the tropics, a loss of focus or falling slightly out of game shape, NHL teams have fared poorly this season after their league-mandated week off at various points in the season.