There was a time not long ago when a 3-2 game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild would have been a guaranteed cure for insomnia. Alas - and thank goodness - times have most certainly changed.
The Hurricanes spotted the Wild a three-goal lead then nearly came all the way back, falling 3-2 to Minnesota to wrap up a 1-2-1 road trip. The matchup between two of the NHL’s top teams, and certainly two of the most entertaining, was a showcase for what the NHL can be, and if this ends up being a Stanley Cup preview then few would be forgiven for looking very much forward to it.