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Wild not exactly enjoying series lead over Blues

ST. LOUIS -- For the first time in 12 years, the Wild lead a playoff series 1-0.

For the first time since 2008, they hold a lead in a playoff series, something they technically never did last year, winning their opening-round series in Game 7.

But how this Wild team, which has been so good in must-win situations, handles the cushion of a series lead will be telling.

"It shouldn't be hard to stay hungry," coach Mike Yeo said. "If anything, it should fuel us a little bit more."

After winning Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series against the St.