Wild in a 0-2 hole in 2nd-round series, special teams slump deepens ahead of Game 3 against Colorado
The Minnesota Wild left Denver in an 0-2 hole and amid an 0-for-5 power-play slump in the series. It's not difficult for the Wild to zero in on what needs to turn around in the off days before the second-round series with Colorado resumes Saturday for Game 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
“Special teams,” Wild center Michael McCarron said.
DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Wild left Denver in an 0-2 hole and amid an 0-for-5 power-play slump in the series. It's not difficult for the Wild to zero in on what needs to turn around in the off days before the second-round series with Colorado resumes Saturday for Game 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
“Special teams,” Wild center Michael McCarron said. The lack of power-play production has been a troubling trend of late for the Wild. They lead the postseason with 30 opportunities on the man advantage, but have four goals to show for it.
“Hockey is hard right now, this time of year,” forward Matt Boldy explained. “We’ve got to keep going and find ways to put the puck in the net. ” In the regular season, the Wild were one of the top power-play units.