The return of Erik Haula to the lineup has been a sparkplug igniting a diminished offense for the Wild against the Stars. Even though he may still not be 100% healthy, his inclusion has given the roster a different complexion and allowed John Torchetti to deploy a 3 line attack rather than two offensive lines with the other two just hoping to survive against the Stars' onslaught as they were able to dictate the matchup on home ice. Haula's reunion with Jason Pominville and Nino Niederreiter broke the team loose for 3 goals and 7 total points between them when the team needed them most.
Chemistry: What Makes the Haula Line Dominant
