Minnesota 3, Florida 2
When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, November 15, 2013
Where: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Referees:
Steve Kozari, Frederic L'Ecuyer
Linesmen:
Mike Cvik, Derek Nansen
Attendance:
18102
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Wild 3, Panthers 2: Charlie Coyle snapped a tie with 8:22 remaining in the third period as host Minnesota extended its point streak to seven games.
Jason Pominville recorded a goal and an assist while Zach Parise also scored for the Wild, who are 6-0-1 this month. Captain Mikko Koivu set up a pair of tallies and Josh Harding made 22 saves to improve to 9-0-0 at home.
Tomas Kopecky and Jonathan Huberdeau scored for the Panthers, who have won only one of their last 11 contests (1-6-4).
Minnesota entered the third period with a 2-0 lead, but Kopecky converted a feed from Jesse Winchester following a turnover in front of the net at 3:31 and Huberdeau forged a tie with his fourth of the season less than six minutes later. The Wild moved ahead for good when Koivu made a pass from behind the net to Coyle, who beat Tim Thomas (17 saves) from the doorstep.
Parise opened the scoring 4:59 into the game by converting a power-play opportunity for his 10th tally. Pominville, who helped set up Parise's score, doubled the lead with one of his own at 13:38.
GAME NOTEBOOK: The Wild, who have won five straight at home, have earned at least one point in 11 of their last 12 overall games (9-1-2). ... Florida fell to 1-3-0 under interim coach Peter Horachek. ... The Panthers, who fell to 0-8-1 on the road since winning their season opener in Dallas, have yet to capture two games in a row.
Top Game Performances
| Florida |
|
Minnesota |
|
Jonathan Huberdeau 1 |
Points |
Jason Pominville 2 |
|
Jonathan Huberdeau 1 |
Goals |
Jason Pominville 1 |
|
Nick Bjugstad 1 |
Assists |
Mikko Koivu 2 |
|
N/A |
Power Play Goals |
Zach Parise 1 |
|
N/A |
Short Handed Goals |
N/A |
|
Tim Thomas .850 |
Save Percentage |
Josh Harding .917 |
|
Tim Thomas 17 |
Saves |
Josh Harding 22 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Shots |
Goals |
Power Play |
Penalty Kill |
Penalty Mins |
Face Offs Won |
| Florida
|
24 |
2 |
0-3 |
2-3 |
6 |
25 |
| Minnesota
|
20 |
3 |
1-3 |
3-3 |
6 |
27 |
Upcoming Games
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Minnesota will play their next game at home against Winnipeg. The Wild have a W/L % of .727 after a win and .444 after a loss.
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Florida will play their next game on the road against Colorado. The Panthers have a W/L % of .200 after a win and .200 after a loss.
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