Minnesota Wild 2
Philadelphia Flyers 3
The Minnesota Wild started their quick two game road trip with a 3-2 loss in Philadelphia Thursday night. For Minnesota it was a second consecutive loss and the second under interim coach John Torchetti.
1. A playoff feel
The game had a must-win feel to it for both clubs. Both Minnesota and Philadelphia are chasing the second wild card spots in their respective conferences and both need victories.
A win felt especially important for the Wild, whose Friday night opponent – the Washington Capitals – lead the NHL in points.
2. Neuvirth makes big stops
Michael Neuvirth made big save after big save leading the Flyers to the victory. It started early in the game when he robbed Mikael Granlund.
What a recovery by Neuvirth pic.twitter.com/N32M0Ct8Fa
— Sons of Penn (@SonsofPenn) February 26, 2016
Neuvirth did it again in the third taking another sure goal away from Granlund.
Neuvirth robs Granlund…Granlund took a moment to settle the puck and I think it cost him
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) February 26, 2016
Then with the game on the line and 1.6 seconds on the clock in the third Neuvirth did it again.
https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/703046265655918593
3. Wild power play continues to score
Thomas Vanek’s game-tying goal early in the second period marked the ninth straight road game that Minnesota has scored a power play goal.
.@T_Vanek26's 18th of the season came on the power play to tie it up for #mnwild. #MINvsPHI pic.twitter.com/CphzGcgSoT
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) February 26, 2016
It was Vanek’s 18th goal of the season.
Tweet of the Night:
The night’s biggest play. Is it a goal?
https://twitter.com/Captain_Walleye/status/703047556578709504
Up Next:
The Wild play at Washington Friday night.
