Sometimes, we get to have nice things in Minnesota.
Tonight was one of those times. While there isn’t one particular moment that caused the rivalry to my knowledge, the bitter hatred that fans of the Minnesota Wild possess for the Colorado Avalanche is of the highest degree. It is matched by our hatred for two or maybe four teams: the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, and St. Louis Blues. To absolutely trounce any of these teams is a singular delight for Minnesotans everywhere. The only team more active on the scoresheet was the one wearing zebra stripes - captained by referee Steve Kozari, they were as much on their bullshit tonight as should be expected.