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That’s Wild
- With Cam Talbot staying strong as his Minnesota Wild faced the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1, an interesting interview with his wife Kelly, tells all about his mentality. [The Athletic]
- Mark Stone kept Kirill Kaprizov off the score sheet in Game 1 on Sunday, but just barely. [10K Rinks]
- Jonas Brodin has been one of the league’s best defenders and how he does that, is incredibly interesting and unique. [Hockey Wilderness]
- After his Game 1 game-winner, Joel Eriksson Ek received a ton of praise from his coach and teammates, for continuing his typical game. [Hockey Wilderness]
- This first round against Vegas is already having some historic physicality. [Hockey Wilderness]
- The Lizard King himself, Mats Zuccarello, is the Wild’s nomination for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. [Hockey Wilderness]
Off the trail...
- T.J. Oshie has cemented his legacy as a member of the Washington Capitals, no matter what he does this postseason. [Japers’ Rink]
- Dallas Stars premier defenseman Miro Heiskanen wasn’t exactly his stellar self this season, but that’s alright. [Defending Big D]
- The NHL got some help to create a hip-hop anthem for this postseason. [ESPN]
- Winnipeg Jets center Mark Schiefele has pet goats named after Tom Brady and Tiger Woods. No, seriously. [ESPN]