Montreal Canadiens 1
Minnesota Wild 2
The Minnesota Wild snapped a two game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Montreal Tuesday night at the Xcel Energy Center.
1. Kuemper still without a regulation loss in net
Wild backup goaltender Darcy Kuemper turned in another solid performance. Kuemper stopped 24-of-25 shots he faced Tuesday night. It was a continuation of the solid play he showed while Devan Dubnyk missed time with a strained groin.
Kuemper improved to 4-0-2 in his past six games (five starts) with a 1.25 goals-against average and .947 save percentage. #mnwild
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) December 23, 2015
Wild fans may see a little more of Kuemper. Coach Mike Yeo said last week that with a heavier schedule ahead there would be opportunities for both he and Dubnyk in net.
2. Two goals waived off
The game was probably a little closer than it needed to be. The Wild appeared to have scored two additional goals, one during the first and one during the third period. Both were reviewed but neither was allowed.
You make the call!
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If this isn't a goal, I'd like to see where these cameras inside the posts look at
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) December 23, 2015
3. Coyle scores second goal in as many nights
Wild forward Charlie Coyle found himself lighting the lamp for the second time in as many nights. His goal at the 4:55 mark of the third period.
At the time it gave the Wild a 2-0 lead.
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Tweet of the Night:
Bonjour! Here we go from Saint Paul; #mnwild and #habs underway.
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📱#MTLvsMIN pic.twitter.com/WUL776Hp0O— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) December 23, 2015
Up Next:
The Wild will get a little break over Christmas. They return to the ice on Saturday night against Pittsburgh.
