Wilderness Walk: Pain

Whelp. Minnesota United opened their home season on Sunday. They lost 6-1. It was..... well, it wasn’t close. 6-1 is maybe a bit harsh, but not terribly so.

Suffice to say the Loons were not very good.

So, if they inflict pain, let’s sing a song about someone who enjoys it, shall we?

Wild News

Hanzal expected to miss last two games of Wild trip | StarTribune.com
Same lines in practice, but I hear Tyler Graovac will be recalled with Martin Hanzal expected to miss the rest of the road trip -- final two games -- with the flu.

Wild, Capitals in danger of losing footing in conference standings | StarTribune.com
The much-anticipated 1-vs.-1 showdown between the Wild and Washington Capitals has taken a different narrative now that both teams enter their first of two meetings this season in the midst of their toughest stretches in months.

Charlie Coyle showing some life. Wild hope it's for real | Twincities.com
Coyle, 25, has three goals over the past three months and his confidence has plummeted.

Off the Trail

Blue Jackets set franchise records for wins, points in victory over Flyers | theScore.com
the Columbus Blue Jackets set franchise records for wins and points in a season with a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.

Canes have scored 11.7 percent of their goals vs. Isles, in only 3 games | theScore.com
The first meeting between the Hurricanes and Islanders was a 7-4 final for Carolina, the second was a 5-4 overtime Carolina win, and the Hurricanes exploded for eight goals Monday in an 8-4 victory.