MINNESOTA SPORTS ROCKS

MINNESOTA SPORTS ROCKS

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Been a long time coming but worth the wait


Friday night all the Wild needed was a win in home against Edmonton who is out of playoff contention. The game was not part of my local cable once again which is frustrating.

The way the game went as I listened to on the radio I am glad I did not have to watch that embarrassing performance. I love the team but even I had tough time stomaching the score after score on few shots on goal. The fans booing I could hear through the radio.

Ok, Friday is over and now a win or potentially go home depending on how Columbus does against Nashville is up for the Wild. The whole 48 game season comes down to 1 game.

A road game against Colorado who is not a playoff contender like Edmonton is next up. A back to back game, except this time on the road against Colorado Avalanche, who has nothing to play for except playing a spoiler role and pride. How will the Wild perform?

This is why I am such a passionate Minnesota fan because I am patient and hope for results like the Wild gave me in Saturday’s win.

It was a game like I expected with pressure on the Wild. Goalie Niklas Backstrom had a lousy night Friday at home but responded well especially in the 3rd period Saturday in the biggest win in the last 5 seasons.

The last 1:39 of the game was the longest time as a fan that I could take. Colorado pulls their goalie and all I could do is hope. Each time the Wild cleared the zone I knew precious seconds would tick off. Every time Colorado would break through I held my breath. The seconds were ticking off 5, 4,3,2,1 0000000. Game over. Wild in the playoffs for the first time in 5 years.

Next up: Stanley Cup Playoffs: BRING ON THE CHICAGO BLACK HAWKS

Anybody remember the old days? Secord _ _ _ _ _!!!!!!!

Thanks for reading

Purplestick

 

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