The Minnesota Wild’s 1,000thgame, including the playoffs, didn’t look so good at the start of the game. They were outshot through 2-1/2 periods, but when they did come back they came back strong. They scored two goals 33 seconds apart in the third and had enough saves fromJosh Hardingto smoothly defeat Calgary 5-1 at the Xcel Energy Center Monday night.
Nov 5, 2013; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Justin Fontaine (14) attempts to intercept a pass during the third period against the Calgary Flames at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Flames 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
The Calgary Flames hit the first five shots of the game and scored on their fifth whenJiri Hudlerbeat Harding from the low slot after 5:24, but Minnesota tied it up at the 9:07 mark on a goal byMikko Koivu.
The first line of the Wild is finally starting to live up to their hype.Zach Parisegave the Wild the lead with a power-play goal 6:28 into the second period and Justaine Fontaine andZenon Konopkascored at 8:05 and 8:38 of the third period to make it 4-1 before Parise scored again after 13:14.
Minnesota came in having won five of their previous six and are leaving for a short road trip with a 7-1-2 home record. This win gives the Wild a winning streak of 3 and they are 2-3-1 on the road for 21 points in 16 games.
The Wild play the Capitals at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Watch them on FSN or listen at KOOL-FM 107.9
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