Things are lit in Minnesota. The Timberwolves have been on an uptick this season, the state is bleeding purple ahead of the Vikings NFC Divisional game on Sunday, and the Wild were hosting the Central Division leading Winnipeg Jets. When the 19,207 fans inside Xcel Energy Center got the “Skol” chant roaring with about three minutes remaining in the game, the Wild were comfortably ahead 4-1. Matt Dumba’s two 3rd period goals allowed the Wild to pull away and seal the victory.
From the moment the puck dropped for the opening face-off, the Wild were on the Jets.