OutWilding The Wild
After watching the Wild toil fruitlessly yet again last night I have to admit that I'm damn impressed with the Ducks. Giguere gets all the attention (and deservedly so) but what is less appreciated is the marvelous team defensive effort that the Ducks have been turning in. Defensemen and forwards all work hard, block shots, and clog up the defensive zone. They rarely make mistakes and when they do Giguere is there to bail 'em out.
The first five minutes of last night's game were like watching a couple of the Wild victories over Colorado and Vancouver from the opponents perspective. The Wild were all over the Ducks controlling the play and creating chance after chance. But they got nuthin' for their efforts. Then the Ducks come down, throw a shot on goal, jam home a rebound and bam it's 1-0. Turn out the lights the game's over.
I certainly don't expect the Wild to climb out this hole and win the series and I'm pretty doubtful if they can even win Game Four to send the series back to St. Paul. But for the love of Pete (that phrase has a whole new meaning for Mr. Townshend) can you boys please, please score a freakin' goal? This is getting downright embarrassing.
The Hockey Commisioner of Minnesota may decide to voluntarily step aside if this continues much longer.
By the way if the current trend holds up expect the Wild to lose by a score of 8-0 on Friday. That result should be painfully familiar to any of you who followed the North Stars back in the day.
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