This year, you cannot count them out. Time and time again, the Minnesota Wild have proved that no matter the deficit, they have a chance of winning the game. Tonight was no exception. The Wild overcame two deficits, eventually dominating the New York Islanders and sealing the deal in the third.
The Wild came out of the gates showing no signs of tired legs, controlling play most of the first period. In the offensive zone, the team found their way through a notoriously resilient game Islanders defense and generated several high-quality chances. In the defensive area, the Wild made up for some mistakes with a few high effort plays.