ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two goals the first four minutes and a late charge didn't add up to much for the Detroit Red Wings.
Their attempt to stoke their post-All Star break momentum was thwarted by the Minnesota Wild Monday at XCel Energy Center with a 7-4 loss.
The Wings (22-22-6) were let down by special teams. Matthew Boldy earned two of his three goals and three of four points during Minnesota man advantages, while the Wings didn't convert until their fifth power play.
Lucas Raymond one-timed a pass from Dylan Larkin midway through the third period to edge the Wings within a pair of goals.