Wilderness Walk: Some shootouts are fun

That’s Wild

• While it might not be the best way to decide a hockey game, shootouts in a vacuum can be pure fun and last night against the Chicago Blackhawks, some Minnesota Wild players pulled out all the stops in the 1-on-1 battle.

• In case you missed the game in Chicago, we have you covered and talk all about the 4-3 shootout win to cap off the Wild’s road trip. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Marco Rossi spent his junior career in Ottawa, and there are apparently some shared similarities with a Montreal Canadiens prospect. [The Athletic]

Off the trail...

• The Arizona Coyotes started their stay at Arizona State University’s Mullett Arena recently, so here’s how that first game went. [ESPN]
• The Toronto Maple Leafs had a terrible west coast road trip and it apparently shows how GM Kyle Dubas did not built a contender. [Sportsnet]
• Despite the New York Rangers scoring goals and having a very good goaltender, they’re struggling to close out games. [Blueshirt Banter]