The Minnesota Wild's fortune has turned around quickly.
During a brutal stretch in February, the Wild went 4-6-0 and brought up many questions about this team. Their identity and roster construction was brought into question. We wondered aloud and in private whether something drastic needed to happen to shake them out of the doldrums.
It turns out patience — and acquiring the reigning Vezina winner and curator of vibes, Marc-Andre Fleury — was critical, as this team has found itself back to their old, clockwork efficiency following a 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals.