The Minnesota Wild are slowly stretching their legs, doing that big, gasping yawn you do when you get out of the car after a six-hour drive. Having played their last hockey game on Thursday, their five-day break over the weekend is coming to a close as they head west to face the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
But, not before a quick little practice on Monday morning to get the juices flowing and develop some chemistry for head coach Dean Evason’s new lines. Ryan Hartman and Brandon Duhaime are not making the trip, and Marcus Foligno is still injured enough to not play.