Another bad prediction

How difficult is it to avoid being offsides in the NHL? Watching the Wild-Ducks game Friday night, was definitely puzzilng. Marian Gaborik and Pavol Demitra, two guys who play together all the time, had a lot of trouble staying on the same page in Game 2. Even though I didn't count the number of times they were whistled for being offside, it seemed like more than a handful, effectively kiling any momentum they had mustered each time.
Aside from the opening six or seven minutes, the Wild seemed to lack intensity throughout the game. While trailing the entire third period the Wild didn't seem to be playing with any urgency. Players were holding the puck waiting for something to happen. Here's an idea, either skate it up the ice or pass it to someone else going up the ice.
For them to make any noise in this series they've got to get on the same page. Anaheim turned the puck over a lot, but the Wild couldn't capitalize. They almost seemed to tentative, afraid to be hit. I think the Ducks have gotten into their heads and now the Wild players can't seem to make up their mind about what they want to do with the puck, especially on the forecheck.
All in all, I would say the final two periods of game 2 were pretty ugly, even the Ducks' fans weren't into it, especially compared to Game 1 when they were making a lot of noise and waving their towels. Everyone in the building was waiting for something to happen, but it never really did.
For the Wild to have a chance, they need more players to create some offense like Pierre-Marc Bouchard attempted to do in Game 2. Brian Rolston has been absent in the two games, only taking a couple of long range shots. The Wild also need to start taking some more shots from the top of the circle and closer and try and bang home some rebounds. This isn't the same team that won nine in a row late in the season.
The one bright spot has been Niklas Backstrom, he's been solid and can't really be faulted for the goals he's given up.
Hopefully their fortunes will change when they return to home ice tomorrow.