After predicting the Wild would win in 5 games, the series may not make it that far. The Ducks seem to be too good with their gameplan of get an early lead and don't let the Wild into the offensive zone.
The only hope I have for the Wild is they can make something happen in the tranistion game, which would require a lucky bounce, or a forward making a good read on a pass before it happens to create a breakaway. Either that, or shoot the puck more on the powerplay. The one extra pass is killing this team when they have the man advantage.
Maybe the Ducks are impeding the path of Wild forecheckers. But if the officials aren't calling penalties on them, it's time to try something different. Instead of banging their heads against the wall, and complaining they can't get in the offensive zone, how about trying to find a way around it, the zone isn't completely sealed.
If the Wild are so intent on playing dump and chase, how about flipping the puck from inside the red line, over the heads of the defensemen and let the forecheckers go dig it out. Just a thought.
If I can come up with one idea on how to get in the zone, surely Jacques Lemaire can think of many to get inside, but we'll have to wait and see tonight.
As soon as the Wild are done with the playoffs, I'll dazzle you with my insights on the Twins, starting with one of the worst broadcast teams in baseball Captain Obvious and Mr. No Insight (Dick and Bert).
Until then, Go Wild!
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Though I didn't get a chance to post until the end of the first period tonight (0-0), my thoughts are still the same. The Wild will win tonight. Anaheim doesn't have any urgency to play hard, the Wild are at home, Jacque has probably challenged more than a few guys' manhood, and no one really wins four straight in the NHL Playoffs anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if this goes six, but the Ducks will kick it down and win it then.
Good post.
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