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Can the Minnesota Wild Ride Their Offensive Surge at Enterprise Center?

The Minnesota Wild have been on an offensive tear recently, and fans are buzzing with anticipation as they head into their next challenge against the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center. The upcoming game on March 2nd promises to be a thrilling encounter, especially considering the Wild's recent performance.


Nov 28, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) shoots against the St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) in the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Vancouver Canucks on February 19th, the Wild demonstrated a remarkable scoring ability by netting an impressive 10 goals. This offensive explosion was highlighted by a third-period rally where they scored seven times, showcasing their ability to dominate late in games. With a shooting percentage of 37 percent and four powerplay goals out of six opportunities in that game, it's clear that when given the chance, MIN can capitalize with deadly efficiency.


The powerplay unit has been particularly effective for MIN; converting opportunities is becoming something of a specialty for them. This could spell trouble for STL if they're not disciplined in their play. The Blues will need to keep penalties to a minimum or risk being punished by MIN's potent special teams.


Nov 28, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) watches the puck against the St. Louis Blues in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for MIN in recent outings. In an earlier matchup against Buffalo Sabres on February 17th, despite having more shots on goal (32), they were edged out in overtime and had to settle for just two points from that contest. This indicates that while offense is clearly a strength for MIN, there may be vulnerabilities when games get tight and are pushed beyond regulation time.


Defense and goaltending will also be crucial factors going into this game against STL. While scoring is important, keeping pucks out of their own net will ensure that those goals lead to victories rather than high-scoring defeats or nail-biting finishes.


Nov 28, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) makes a save against the St. Louis Blues right wing Kasperi Kapanen (42) in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back further at another previous away game versus Arizona Coyotes on February 15th gives us insight into how well-rounded MIN can be even outside of home ice advantage – securing three points with solid defense backed by goaltending which only allowed one goal against them throughout the entire match.


As we approach this clash between two competitive teams, all eyes will be on whether Minnesota can maintain its offensive momentum while tightening up any loose ends defensively – making sure those high-scoring affairs turn into secure wins rather than leaving anything up to chance as playoffs loom closer every day.


Wild fans should mark their calendars for March 2nd at 5:00 PM CST when these two teams face off at Enterprise Center in St Louis; you won't want to miss what could potentially be another showcase of MN’s firepower! For those unable to attend in person – catch all action live via broadcast networks BSMW channel 671 if you're rooting from home territory or BSN channel 668 if cheering from afar!

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