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John Hynes Wins Debut as Minnesota Wild Coach, Snaps Seven-Game Winless Streak

Mats Zuccarello extends home point streak to 10 games, a first in Wild history, as team's penalty kill shines in 3-1 victory over Blues.

Overview

  • John Hynes won his debut as the new coach of the Minnesota Wild, leading the team to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues.
  • The Wild had been on a seven-game winless streak, their longest since the 2015-16 season.
  • Leading scorer Mats Zuccarello extended his season-opening home point streak to 10 games, a first in Wild history.
  • Matt Boldy scored his first goal since October 14, and Freddy Gaudreau scored his first point of the season.
  • The Wild's penalty kill was flawless, with goalie Filip Gustavsson making six saves on four power plays.