Game Recap
The Arizona Coyotes had a great start tonight, possibly one of their best this season, but their inability to finish resulted in another Minnesota Wild win.
Arizona started the game off strong, getting several quality looks and controlling the pace of the game. Minnesota couldn’t do much to keep them from getting set up in the offensive zone, and the Coyotes looked great.
And that consistent pressure led to them getting the first power play of the game, with Carson Soucy called for tripping. Arizona’s strong play carried over into the power play, and it was one of their better power plays as of late.
Minnesota takes on Los Angeles, looks for 6th straight victory
By The Associated Press Associated Press April 22, 2021 2:05am Text size Copy shortlink:
Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings +130, Wild -156; over/under is 0
BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will attempt to keep its five-game win streak alive when the Wild take on Los Angeles.
The Kings are 17-20-6 in division play. Los Angeles has scored 30 power-play goals, converting on 21% of chances.
The Wild are 29-13-3 against West Division teams. Minnesota averages 9.5 penalty minutes per game, the fifth-most in the league. Carson Soucy leads the team serving 49 total minutes.
By JOHN MARSHALL
GLENDALE, Ariz. The Minnesota Wild are in a comfortable position to make the playoffs as the regular season winds toward the finish.
No reason to let up now.
Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, Cam Talbot stopped 22 shots and the Wild stretched their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.
“We want to go into the playoffs going in the right direction,” Minnesota left wing Marcus Foligno said. “That’s our focus right now.”
Kirill Kaprizov, Jordan Greenway and Marcus Johansson also scored to help the Wild strengthen their already-strong playoff position. Minnesota has 59 points, 14 ahead of fourth-place Arizona in the West Division.
Talbot stops 22 shots, Wild beat Coyotes
Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, Cam Talbot stopped 22 shots and the Minnesota Wild stretched their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.
The Canadian Press Cam Talbot , The Canadian Press
GLENDALE, Ariz. The Minnesota Wild are in a comfortable position to make the playoffs as the regular season winds toward the finish.
No reason to let up now.
Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, Cam Talbot stopped 22 shots and the Wild stretched their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.
2021/04/20 11:45 Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot (33) makes a save on a shot from Arizona Coyotes left wing Dryden Hunt (28) as Wild defenseman Carson Soucy (21) . Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot (33) makes a save on a shot from Arizona Coyotes left wing Dryden Hunt (28) as Wild defenseman Carson Soucy (21) applies pressure during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot, bottom, makes a save on a shot from Arizona Coyotes left wing Dryden Hunt during the first period of an NHL hock. Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot, bottom, makes a save on a shot from Arizona Coyotes left wing Dryden Hunt during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)