Wild's Road Trip Ends on High Note as Kraken Fall to Minnesota
A grueling two-week stretch away from home came to a close with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, as the Minnesota Wild proved they're more than just fine dining and fancy restaurants. Despite being treated to some of North America's top culinary destinations, including high-end eateries in Las Vegas, Southern California, and Seattle, the team's players were visibly relieved to return home.
"We've been doing a good job getting points on the road here, but it's never easy coming into a road building," Wild captain Jared Spurgeon said, reflecting on the team's 4-1-2 record in their seven games away. The only hiccup came during a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, where a lackluster performance and fatigue seemed to creep in.
But after playing every other day for the first six games, the Wild finally got an extra day off in Seattle, taking advantage of the gloomy weather to recharge. And when they took to the ice against the Kraken, who were on an 8-0-1 heater, it was business as usual for Minnesota.
"We thought we'd been doing a good job getting points on the road here," Spurgeon said, "and I thought our guys responded and delivered tonight." The team's performance was a testament to their mental toughness, handling two off-days with ease and emerging refreshed for the final stretch of their trip.
The win was a perfect conclusion to a record-breaking 14-day road trip, which tied the franchise record but set a new benchmark in the Wild's 25-year history. As they headed home, the team's players were eager to trade in their fine dining experience for something more familiar – a home-cooked meal and a comfortable bed.
For coach John Hynes, the key to finding his team's legs late in the game was their ability to reset mentally and physically. "I thought they handled the two days off the right way," he said. "And when they were ready to come to work, they came to work." The Wild's odds of making the playoffs now stand at 99.8%, a testament to their strong performance.
As the team takes on the New York Islanders this weekend, they'll be looking forward to a three-game stretch at home, where they can put their feet back in the familiar State of Hockey soil. With their fine dining experience behind them, the Wild are ready to get down to business.
A grueling two-week stretch away from home came to a close with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, as the Minnesota Wild proved they're more than just fine dining and fancy restaurants. Despite being treated to some of North America's top culinary destinations, including high-end eateries in Las Vegas, Southern California, and Seattle, the team's players were visibly relieved to return home.
"We've been doing a good job getting points on the road here, but it's never easy coming into a road building," Wild captain Jared Spurgeon said, reflecting on the team's 4-1-2 record in their seven games away. The only hiccup came during a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, where a lackluster performance and fatigue seemed to creep in.
But after playing every other day for the first six games, the Wild finally got an extra day off in Seattle, taking advantage of the gloomy weather to recharge. And when they took to the ice against the Kraken, who were on an 8-0-1 heater, it was business as usual for Minnesota.
"We thought we'd been doing a good job getting points on the road here," Spurgeon said, "and I thought our guys responded and delivered tonight." The team's performance was a testament to their mental toughness, handling two off-days with ease and emerging refreshed for the final stretch of their trip.
The win was a perfect conclusion to a record-breaking 14-day road trip, which tied the franchise record but set a new benchmark in the Wild's 25-year history. As they headed home, the team's players were eager to trade in their fine dining experience for something more familiar – a home-cooked meal and a comfortable bed.
For coach John Hynes, the key to finding his team's legs late in the game was their ability to reset mentally and physically. "I thought they handled the two days off the right way," he said. "And when they were ready to come to work, they came to work." The Wild's odds of making the playoffs now stand at 99.8%, a testament to their strong performance.
As the team takes on the New York Islanders this weekend, they'll be looking forward to a three-game stretch at home, where they can put their feet back in the familiar State of Hockey soil. With their fine dining experience behind them, the Wild are ready to get down to business.
, and i gotta say, it's awesome that they were able to bounce back from that one tough game against the Kings. 8-0-1 heater for the Kraken? no worries for the Wild! they handled business like pros 
. mental toughness is key, especially when you're playing every other day for a week straight 
. glad to see them getting some well-deserved rest and coming back refreshed for the final stretch of their trip 
. now they get to head home and enjoy some actual food that's not just fancy restaurants 
! They've been on this crazy 14-day road trip and it's amazing they're still standing strong 
. The way they handled those two off-days was like a masterclass in mental toughness 
. And can we talk about the win against Seattle? Thrilling is such an understatement 
. I love how Jared Spurgeon said "business as usual" - so true! It's all about the team's resilience and adaptability 
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That's like a done deal, right? The Wild's odds are looking super promising 
. I'm rooting for them all the way! Can't wait to see them back in action at home - it's gonna be like they're walking on sunshine 
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! I mean, two weeks on the road is a grind, and it's awesome they could bounce back like that against the Kraken. It's clear they're more than just a pretty face in Vegas – they've got heart and mental toughness 
. Now, with 99.8% odds of making the playoffs, it's time to get back to business in the States 
! Minnesota's gonna crush it at home, and I'm hyped to see 'em take on the Isles this weekend 
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they definitely had it tough but came out on top and now they're headed home with a bang 
99.8% playoff odds? that's crazy! 
. I mean come on a team that's been eating at fancy restaurants nonstop and playing every other day should be totally exhausted by now 
. I mean, it's not like the Kraken were that tough or anything. They're just a bunch of overpaid players trying to win games and make some cash 
. And don't even get me started on the Wild's "grueling" two-week road trip 
. Just an excuse for them to get paid more and fly around in fancy planes 
. But hey, at least they got a good meal out of it, right? 
. They just totally dominated that game against Minnesota. And 99.8% playoffs odds? Please don't jinx it or anything 
. And can we talk about how the Kraken are just on fire right now 
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it's gonna be lit when they play the Islanders this weekend 
i mean its nice and all that but 14 days is just too long, can't they just have a sick break or something? 
. The team handled those two off-days like champs & came back refreshed & ready to roll 
. Coach Hynes knows what's up too 
. Wilds playoff odds r high as high as the Minnesota sky 
! Let's go WILD!!! 
. Now they get to come home and show the Islanders who's boss 
. Jared Spurgeon's comments about their mental toughness are spot on – it's clear they're a well-oiled machine that's been fine-tuning their skills on the road.
The Wild are looking strong, and their odds of making the playoffs are looking better than ever! 
anyway back to hockey lol so what's up with the kraken? they're like whoa 8-0-1 heater