A Look at the Week that's Past and Ahead: Nov 30 – Dec 6

The Wild went 3-1-0 this week with wins against the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Nashville Predators, and a disappointing loss against Dallas Stars. After scoring 6 goals the previous four games, last week the Wild scored 17 goals in four games, nearly tripling the previous four game total. Unlike the week before, Mikko Koivu wasn't trying to hull the entire offense on his back, with the Wild getting offensive contribution from every line.The stud from last week is Mikko Koivu, who had 3 goals and 3 assists last week, and could have had more (hemm...Dallas).

The Wild will have the same schedule that they had last week, but with different opponents this week, as they have 4 games, the first three at home, then finishing the back-to-back on the road. The Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, and Vancouver Canucks will be in the building for a 3-game homestand for the Wild, as they will then travel to Nashville after the Friday game against the Canucks to finish the week in the place that they finished it off last week. With a four-game road trip starting on Saturday and going into next week, it's essential this week that the Wild get points and wins at home, especially since two of the four games this week are against divisional opponents. Johnsson with the C for December.

Monday – vs. Colorado Avalanche, 7:00pm CT
Wednesday – vs. St. Louis Blues, 7:00pm CT
Friday – vs. Vancouver Canucks, 7:00pm CT
Saturday – @ Nashville Predators, 7:00pm CT

Games to Watch this Week:
Monday, December 1, 2008
Anaheim Ducks vs. Detroit Red Wings, 6:00pm CT

Thursday, December 4, 2008
New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens, 6:00pm CT
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 6:00pm CT

Saturday, December 6, 2008
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings, 6:00pm CT