ST. PAUL -- At one point late in the Wild's 3-0 win against the Calgary Flames on Monday, there were six players with points on the scoresheet, the oldest of whom was centerman Nico Sturm, who at 24, was playing in his sixth NHL game.
The performance of its younger players has been perhaps the biggest reason for the Wild's turnaround following a dreadful 1-6-0 start to the season.
During that stretch, Jordan Greenway, Kevin Fiala, Ryan Donato and Luke Kunin combined for two goals (both by Kunin) and four assists. Donato and Fiala each had just one assist apiece.
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CGY@MIN: Greenway, Kunin team up for sweet goal
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Boudreau postgame vs Calgary
CGY@MIN: Eriksson Ek whips pass home to open scoring
Locker room postgame vs Calgary
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