The Minnesota Wild got off to another slow start on Wednesday. I think it's time to tell the team that the preseason is over. In watching a lot of NHL games already this season what sticks out is the excitement level a lot of teams are playing at and how that enthusiasm translates to hustle and success on the ice. I just don't see that with the Wild right now. They rarely win races to the puck and battles in the corner. Those two things don't come down to new new systems, a team in transition or even injuries and guys missing. It's just about having the will to win and willingness to put in the effort. So far, it's just not there for the Wild. They are a tough team to watch right now.
About the only good thing to come out of this game for Minnesota was the goal that goes down as the game-winner was scored by former White Bear Lake Bear and Minnesota State Mankato Maverick Ryan Carter. See Goal HERE
Carter made a nice play by crashing the net and quickly beating Backstrom before the Wild defense had an opportunity to react. Carter only played for 6:33, but made the most of it. Carter played in 48 games last year and 34 the year before that. He has played in all five games so far this year and last night was his first point of the season.
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In a very cruel twist of fate it should also be pointed out that Martin Havlat last night left the third period because of a groin injury. About three hours earlier in New York Marian Gaborik scored his sixth goal in the first seven games. See that Goal HERE
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