The Capitals have now won eight consecutive match-ups against the Wild. Despite that, the Minnesota Wild is currently tied third for the fewest regulation losses in the NHL.
After the loss to the Capitals, the Minnesota Wild is ranked third in the NHL with 24 points and a record of (11-5-2).
Captain Mikko Koivu now has 148 multiple points games in his career. Tuesday, Koivu had a goal and an assist (1-1=2) in the loss.
Finnish native Mikael Granlund is once again on a tear; in his last four games, Granlund has five points (4-1=5).