Vancouver Canucks 2
Minnesota Wild 6
The Minnesota Wild continued their point streak as they whipped the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 at Xcel Energy Center Tuesday night.
1. Thomas Vanek on the attack
Thomas Vanek had his best night in a Wild uniform. He tallied four points – a goal and three assists – as the Wild skated to the victory.
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Thomas Vanek has four points tonight and the #mnwild game isn't half over.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) December 16, 2015
.@T_Vanek26 earns the primary assist on Koivu's #mnwild goal. It's Vanek's 7th #NHL game with 4+ points, last done 1/31/13. #VANvsMIN
— Minnesota Wild PR (@mnwildPR) December 16, 2015
2. Super power play
Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller may have nightmares about the Wild’s power play. Minnesota peppered Miller during their five power play opportunities Tuesday night.
Minnesota netted three power play goals and Miller made some terrific saves to rob a few others.
The Wild finished with 41 shots on goal in the decisive victory.
3. Koivu nets his 150th career goal
One of Vanek’s prettiest assists came on Mikko Koivu’s 150th career goal midway through the second.
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Good goal…Koivu's 150th career goal. Vanek's first 4-point night since a 5-point night Jan. 31, 2013
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) December 16, 2015
Tweet of the Night:
A nifty little spin pass from Matt Dumba.
👊 @MarcoScandella. 🎥 Watch his 4th of the season: https://t.co/JjCSPK9aBh #mnwild pic.twitter.com/zmOuvzUSJ6
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 16, 2015
Up Next:
The Wild host the New York Rangers Thursday night.
