DENVER -- John Mitchell raised his arms then embraced teammates, celebrating his sudden death, game-winning goal that gave the Colorado Avalanche a 2-1 victory over the Wild Monday night.
The elation after the game was an all too familiar sight for the Wild.
Sure, the jerseys and names have been different on the various occasions, but five of the Wild's six trips to the NHL's new 3 on 3 overtime format this season have ended this way, the opposition celebrating a sudden death victory against them.
"It's not really a tactical thing -- we have to finish our opportunities," coach Mike Yeo said.