The Minnesota Wild have stormed out to a 6-2-1 record in the 2015-16 campaign and it's been done in an uncharacteristic fashion. The Wild have been known for playing a boring style of hockey and are a defensive-minded team. Opposing coaches talk about the multiple layers that the Wild defend its opposing net with. And while Minnesota has been able to control the puck in a positive manner, the stifling defense, for which it has been known for, it has not been.
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No, it's been scoring that has lead the Wild to early wins this season.