A Look at the Week that's Past and Ahead: Nov 2-8

The Wild went 2-2-0 last week losing for the first time in regulation against the Dallas Stars last Wednesday 4-2. They started with out the week with a win at home against the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2, followed that game with the lost in Dallas, and in back to back games, lost to the Montreal Canadiens 2-1. The Wild rebounded after their first two losses in regulation with a hard fought 3-2 win in Phoenix. With the injury bug continuing to hit the Wild with Marian Gaborik still out, and Owen Nolan out before the Montreal game with a “lower body” injury, Burns being scratched just before the Coyotes game, and Mojzis, who was replacing him, injured after his second shift that game, the Wild look to continue winning without key players and getting production from everyone in the lineup. (Nolan on IR; Krys Kolanos recalled.)

This week no doubt will be a difficult week with the Sharks, who have not been beaten at home, and two divisional opponents in Colorado and Vancouver.

Coming Up This Week...
Tuesday at San Jose Sharks, 9:30pm CT
Thursday at Colorado Avalanche, 8:00pm CT
Saturday at Vancouver Canucks, 9:00pm CT

Key matchup this week: at Colorado, the first divisional opponent this season and the first game against the team that ousted the Wild in last season's playoffs.

Games To Watch This Week:
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers, 6:00pm CT
Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings, 9:30pm CT

Thursday, November 6, 2008
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals, 6:00pm CT
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Ottawa Senators, 6:30pm CT

Friday, November 7, 2008
Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks, 9:00pm CT

Saturday, November 8, 2008
Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 6:00pm CT