The Minnesota Wild did not even wait for 60 seconds to pass to unleash their first shot on goal and their first goal of the game against the Washington Capitals. In the second half of a back-to-back that started their first road trip since early March, there was a feeling of anticipation to try and stay calm about any outcome, considering how thick and fast the games have come.
Well, Joel Eriksson Ek does not care about anything called “fatigue” or “being tired.” The center opened the scoring after just 36 seconds.
Oh, you thought that the Wild would just take the early goal and take their foot off the proverbial gas pedal?