Every Minnesota Wild series lately has seemingly been prefaced with the same statement: “prove it.” Oh, you won six straight on the road? Well, now you’ve got two against the West-leading Vegas Golden Knights - prove you’re worthy. Oh, you dropped those two? Well, the Arizona Coyotes are playoff viable - prove you’re a step ahead of them. Well, sure you can beat the Coyotes, but can you rebound and show Vegas what you’re really made of - prove that you can put tough losses behind you. And finally, ok, it’s great and all that you get up for Vegas at home, but can you avoid complacency and wax a wounded team you really should be able to beat seven ways from Sunday - prove you’re in the top four to stay.
Preview: Avs versus the Wild in a battle of brick walls
