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On the ice the Minnesota Wild were trailing the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 midway through the 3d period, trying not only to net the equalizer, but also trying to avoid getting swept on the road by the only team ahead of them in the division standings.
In years past hopeful Wild fans, and probably a teammate or two, would be keeping a watchful eye on Zach Parise, hoping the undersized forward would take up his usual place in front of the opponents’ goal, ready to take the physical abuse that comes with having the audacity to set up shop in front of the opponent’s net in the hope that he may be able to tip a shot past the goalie for the equalizer.