GDT: Game #72 | Blues @ Wild | 1PM CT, 8PM FIN | Saving Private Sleep

[Sharppi]

(45-20-6) @ (39-25-7)

TV: NHLN-US, SNE, SNO, FS-MW, FS-N, FS-WI

Season series: The St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild have split two games this season, with each team winning on the road. The Blues won in a shootout in St. Paul in late November and the Wild won 3-1 at Scottrade Center last Saturday. St. Louis' David Backes leads all goal-scorers with two, one in each game.

Blues team scope: St. Louis had an optional practice in St. Paul on Friday after a 2-1 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. The Blues will play the fourth game of their season-long six-game road swing; they are 2-0-1 on so far. Goaltender Brian Elliott will start Saturday. He is 6-1-0 in seven career starts against the Wild with a 1.94 goals-against average, a .906 save percentage and two shutouts. Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said Jake Allen will start Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Wild team scope: Minnesota will welcome defenseman Marco Scandella back to the lineup Saturday. Scandella has been out since aggravating an oblique injury Feb. 28 against the Colorado Avalanche; he has missed nine games. "I'm excited," Scandella said. "I felt good in practice today. I'm just ready to go. No worries now, I feel really good." When he's been in the lineup, Scandella has been perhaps the Wild's most consistent defenseman this season. His nine goals are tied for most on the team among defensemen, and his physical presence and skating ability has been sorely missed on the second defensive pairing. With Scandella back, rookie Christian Folin will be a healthy scratch. Forward Ryan Carter is close to returning but will not be back. Carter has missed the past month with an upper-body injury but could be back Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Goaltender Devan Dubnyk will get his 31st consecutive start.


Finally, a game we SOFT EUROS can watch in prime time. Take note that the game is in NHL Network or something like that. Also in Fox Sports North. Lets not get injured and try to get 2 points somehow.

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[gphr513]

Start of a new winning streak. Make it happen.

 

[gphr513]

And an 8 PM game for you Finns! What a treat!

 

[TaLoN]

 

[Hockeycast]

I'm stoked due to this game starting at 8PM over here.
Too bad there aren't any good sports bars in Helsinki, just a bunch of overprized bars that'll show either the Finnish elite league in hockey or Premier League instead of NHL at most times

 

[TZM]

Prime time, baby!

 

[StealthClobber]

Home game against the division leader at 1 PM?

Yeah, we're gonna lose.

 

[57special]

Sharpies, you ain't soft. You are the Essa Tikannen of the HFB.

Go, Marco! NDG boys ain't soft, either.

 

[Paul Bunyan]

I have to get there at 11 for the goalie bit, I sense a nap after this game, or if the Blues go up early and there aren't any fights, perhaps during? haha

GO WILD GO!

 

[BurnsyMN]

I have to get there at 11 for the goalie bit, I sense a nap after this game, or if the Blues go up early and there aren't any fights, perhaps during? haha

GO WILD GO!

Expanding on this for anyone going to the game. Weekend afternoon games are a nightmare for parking. There always seems to be a million different things going on in St Paul at the same time. Sneak down there earlier than usual if you can. I missed half the first period at the last weekend afternoon game.

 

[countrygentleman]

Gonna need something from Koivu tonight. 0+3=3 in 12 games while playing a top 6 role and first PP minutes ain't cutting it.

 

[00xtremeninja]

this weekend especially with the WCHA fans in town, the women's Frozen Four (MPLS I know) and some sort of festival or show is more than likely happening at the Roy.

 

[Sharppi]

Sharpies, you ain't soft. You are the Essa Tikannen of the HFB.

Go, Marco! NDG boys ain't soft, either.

I respect that.

Expecting a big game from Dumba, lets see some firebombs!

 

[MNWILDFAN001]

Going to the game today. Anyone know of some good food on the lower level near section 123?

 

[BigT2002]

Expanding on this for anyone going to the game. Weekend afternoon games are a nightmare for parking. There always seems to be a million different things going on in St Paul at the same time. Sneak down there earlier than usual if you can. I missed half the first period at the last weekend afternoon game.

Yes. And avoid the ramps at all damn cost if you can. Honestly, I would rather walk from the old Dairy Queen parking lot (block down from Reids) than deal with that nightmare. Most people who are down there for the tourneys are in hotels and typically won't drive since it'll cost more to park. But you'll get a huge turnout for the Wild game.

 

[00xtremeninja]

Going to the game today. Anyone know of some good food on the lower level near section 123?

not sure where is located, BUT, Mr. B's BBQ is amazing. My wife and I make it a point to go get a pulled pork sandwich from him.

 

[MNWILDFAN001]

not sure where is located, BUT, Mr. B's BBQ is amazing. My wife and I make it a point to go get a pulled pork sandwich from him.

Thanks I'll look for it.

 

[Puhis]

Sharpies, you ain't soft. You are the Essa Tikannen of the HFB.

Go, Marco! NDG boys ain't soft, either.

So, does that make me the Sean Avery of HFB?

 

[Lapa]

I guess I'm the Olli Jokinen of HFBoards then.

 

[Wasted Talent]

I guess I'm the Olli Jokinen of HFBoards then.

You have way too much playoffs experience.

 

[Avder]

Hey neat I can actually watch this one

 

[gphr513]

2 points would be big. Haven't gotten to sit down and watch many games cover to cover lately. Excited for this one!

 

[difcog]

yass gonna have to watch this !

 

[W75]

You have way too much playoffs experience.

I laughed

 

[Eple]

Sweet starting time. I hope Dumba continues his form from last game.