The view from Minnesota

Star Tribune

Wild picks up a point but loses 4-3 to Kings in overtime

“And, frankly, as good as the Wild has been the past six weeks, Boudreau knows his team must return to defending and checking better immediately. The Wild might be 4-1-1 in its past six games, but it has allowed 22 goals in that span.”

Postgame: Wild gets point in L.A. but sees its seven-game road win streak end

“Darcy Kuemper struggled, giving up a bad goal to Jeff Carter to begin the Kings comeback and another leaky goal on Jake Muzzin’s go-ahead power-play goal early in the third. In between, Marian Gaborik took a shot that caromed off Kuemper, then Ryan Suter’s visor, and in.”

TwinCities.com

Wild lose in overtime but reach franchise benchmark

“After Minnesota jumped to an early two-goal lead, Carter had a goal and two assists in the 12th multipoint game of his monster season. The Kings then improved to 8-1 in games decided in 3-on-3 overtime play when Pearson deflected home the winner.”

NBC Sports

Boudreau doesn’t like what he’s seeing from Wild lately

“When you look a little closer, it’s easier to understand Boudreau’s concern. The Wild have allowed 22 goals over the past six games, with four goals allowed on five of those occasions.”

SB Nation – Hockey Wilderness

Wild falls in overtime loss to Kings after having a 2-0 lead

“Minnesota would get its first power play when Zach Parise was interfered with. The power play would not look good. However, in crunch time, the power play would cash in.”