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Minnesota Wild on a Two Game Winning Streak

By Tory Palattao |
Feb 17, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 17, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild under Interim Coach John Torchetti Win Two

Feb 15, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Minnesota Wild head coach John Torchetti talks with players on the bench during the third period against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. The Minnesota Wild won 5-2. Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2016; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Minnesota Wild head coach John Torchetti talks with players on the bench during the third period against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. The Minnesota Wild won 5-2. Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s a miracle! Since the Minnesota Wild fired head coach Mike Yeo and hired John Torchetti as the interim head coach, they have found themselves on a two game winning streak on their trip to Canada. I’ll admit I was skeptical of their possible success under Torchetti. He has been an interim coach and assistant in the NHL before sporting a losing record throughout his coaching career.

I don’t know whether it was firing coach Yeo, Charlie Coyle saying they don’t have time to waste in an interview, the Captains stepping up, locker room and bench atmosphere changing or all of the above that got the Minnesota Wild going again but I like it.  Of course let’s not get ahead of ourselves 4 points in the last 2 games is huge; however, the Minnesota Wild still have a way to go if they want to make the playoffs. They need to continue winning especially in a greatly competitive Division such as the Central Division. Hopefully they continue to win while teams like the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche start losing to help close the point gap.

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Currently the standings are as follows: 1st Chicago Blackhawks- 81 points, 2nd Dallas Stars- 80 points, 3rd St. Louis Blues- 75 points, Colorado Avalanche- 64 points, Nashville Predators- 62 points, Minnesota Wild- 60 points, Winnipeg Jets- 53 points.

Lets go Wild!

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