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00:11Welcome back to EA Sports, everybody.
00:13My name is James Sobalski, and one of the hottest teams in hockey will look to keep their win streak
00:18intact on the ice tonight.
00:22Both teams look ready to go, and it's time to drop the puck.
00:29And we are officially underway here.
00:32Cut round by Kaprizov, trying to get 2-2 with it and loses possession.
00:38Kaprizov's close to finding a hole there, and just an extra move, but he had a little more time and
00:42space than he actually had in the play does.
00:50The Wilds have gained possession off the wall.
00:52And that pass is redirected.
00:56Minnesota's got possession here in the neutral zone.
00:59Good defensive stop with the puck.
01:02Handling on to the biscuit after that.
01:05Slides it diagonally to Hughes.
01:07Picks it up and the offensive end.
01:10Comes up with the stop as he got a piece of the blocker on it.
01:13He's got another great save right there.
01:16Lee's outfaddling his opponent right now.
01:18He is so dialed in, he's tracking the puck, making save after save.
01:22It's about time this team starts working in front of him.
01:24Big face off here, and it's almost like there's blood in the water.
01:28Yeah, the goaltender's been peppered.
01:29Extremely fatigued, so you want to make sure you win this draw right away, and you have a direct attack
01:33to the net.
01:34Oh, comes up with a stop.
01:37Long lead pass to Obey Kamil.
01:41Shot, only gets a blocker on it.
01:43What a stop by Gustafson.
01:45And look at this, these fans are starting to get on their feet.
01:49What an incredible save he just witnessed.
01:52Yeah, he made an incredible one, didn't he?
01:54And you've got to embrace it when they're on their feet in support of you,
01:57because you know you hear these often when you let a bad one in.
02:00So embrace it, you can tell that he's feeling it right now.
02:03Another stop by the goaltender.
02:05You can tell that the goaltender has dialed in on that last sequence of saves, James.
02:10He's to position, so he finds a way to make multiple saves back-to-back.
02:15Just to center by the point now.
02:18Comes up with a stop.
02:20Tries to get it to Perino.
02:23Moves it to Sundquist.
02:26Carries the puck through the neutral zone.
02:29Moves it to Obey Kamil.
02:30Moves it to Obey Kamil.
02:31Slides the puck over.
02:34Chases it off.
02:36Feeds it over.
02:38Slides it across.
02:45Takes the feet at the back end.
02:47Oh, and somehow he gets a sliver of it and kicks him out there.
02:52Great positioning by the goaltender to redirect it to the corner, getting it out of danger.
02:59And that will stop.
03:01St. Petersburg's got possession of the puck.
03:05Here they come up along the wing.
03:08Comes move to the middle.
03:09And he shuts down a great scoring chance there.
03:13Pass back to the point.
03:15That's blocked.
03:17St. Petersburg's playing the puck from the blue line.
03:21Takes the feed from his own end.
03:27And a stick in the lane ends up to it.
03:30Quick pass across to Erickson Eck.
03:33Feeds it on over to Perino.
03:36Return pass.
03:40Hooks a little mustard on the hit to knock the puck loose.
03:45Here's a chance on the attack.
03:47Sends it over.
03:50Minnesota's looking to break out of their own end.
03:52Intercepts the pass.
03:54Takes it in front.
03:56Great save.
04:02I don't think anyone minds watching that one again, James.
04:04I mean, he's so dialed in in his crease.
04:06You think this is all but in.
04:08And then he comes out of nowhere to make that spectacular save.
04:11He never gives up.
04:12And he finds a way to get to it.
04:17Plenty of playing time left in this frame.
04:20Still looking for our first goal.
04:22That's the goal!
04:26That's the goal!
04:27That's the goal!
04:27Offense is on faceoff, and he wins the draw.
04:30Quick pass to Cartier.
04:33And he takes the feed.
04:35Gustafson's got the puck, and he's going to hang on.
04:43Officials have got both teams ready,
04:44and it looks like play is set to resume here.
04:49The Bears win the draw.
04:50Now let's see what they can do with it.
04:53Passes it over!
04:54Dishes it off!
04:57And it takes the pass.
04:59We've got a whistle as the puck's frozen.
05:14And they win the defensive zone faceoff.
05:19Minnesota's down the line and into the zone.
05:22The lane was plugged up, and that shot's blocked.
05:25Beautiful feed up ahead from the right wing side.
05:30The wall on the puck against the boards.
05:34Minnesota's got it in their own zone.
05:37Guns it out of mid-air using great hand-eye coordination.
05:42Looks to pass it to Jones.
05:45One!
05:47And now it's grabbed by Pahal.
05:52Quick feed to Tucker.
05:54Stucked by the goaltender.
05:56Covers it up.
05:57We'll get a stoppage in play.
06:01Well past the midway mark of this period.
06:04Still no score in this one.
06:10Puck is dropping.
06:11He wins the draw here in the defensive zone.
06:15Takes the return feed.
06:19Puck scooped up by Luzon.
06:23Puck along the wing.
06:26Minnesota's got the puck along the wall.
06:29Across the line along the left wall.
06:32Oh, a quick little pickpocket on the play.
06:35Scooped up along the wall by Capriza.
06:37Here's a shot.
06:39Drives it with the glove.
06:41And will get the whistle after the goaltender hangs off.
06:47Officials are in position.
06:49And both teams are getting ready as they get set for another face-off here.
06:55And they take possession after the defensive zone face-off.
07:01The Lions have the puck in the open ice.
07:04Oh, great move to sidestep the chip.
07:06What a steal in his own end.
07:09Minnesota's got control of it now here in the offensive end.
07:13St. Petersburg's got it along the wall.
07:18Looking to make something happen along the boards.
07:21Takes the feed.
07:24Nears the blue line and looks to set up at the point.
07:28Angles it over to Oval Cabal.
07:30And a great scene.
07:36The Bears get a hold of the puck along the boards.
07:39Tries to feed it over Colerick Cabal.
07:42Minnesota's ready to go on the attack.
07:45Quick shot.
07:46Denies it in front.
07:48Throws one up to Oval.
07:50Here's an off-hand rush.
07:52To his teammate.
07:54Good shot.
07:55We got a whistle as the puck goes out of play.
08:01Well, I love what he's trying to do here, James.
08:03He wants to separate the body from puck, and that's exactly what you got to do.
08:06You got to play with a competitive edge and an intensity.
08:10More than half the period has expired.
08:13We've still got zeros on the board.
08:16Minnesota's got the puck after winning the defensive zone face-off.
08:30St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck now.
08:32And it's a quick pass to Barron.
08:37St. Petersburg's got the puck here on the open ice.
08:41Look at this.
08:42Down the right wing, they're on the attack.
08:45And now he moves it quickly to D'Angelo.
08:47St. Petersburg's on the attack.
08:52Battle along the boards.
08:54St. Petersburg's got a hold of it against the wall.
08:58Puck picked up by Boldy.
09:00The Bears take over on possession.
09:04Middleton's taking it from his own end.
09:09Handles the puck.
09:10Oh, look at this.
09:12Falling with a stop.
09:20Jurassic's last save has to give this team some momentum.
09:22I mean, that's a point-blank chance that he's able to take away.
09:25Just very aggressive and assertive in his crease.
09:37In the final moments of this period, the game is still scoreless.
09:47St. Petersburg's going to start with the puck on their own end.
09:51Hey, hey, hey!
09:52Here they come through center and into the offensive end.
09:55The Wilds have taken possession along the wall.
09:59St. Petersburg's trying to make something happen in the offensive side.
10:02And the trumpet jamming foot blocks the shot.
10:06That's a mistake.
10:08Under siege and finally grabs that one and covers up for a whistle.
10:13Looks like lineups are set and they're ready to get things back underway.
10:19Puck is dropped and we are back underway.
10:23And that's poked away by Kortier.
10:27Back to the point it goes.
10:29Denied by the goaltender.
10:32Minnesota's looking to break out.
10:35And he sidesteps the trick there.
10:37Dunks the puck in.
10:39Pitched up below the boards by Trevon.
10:41With the stop.
10:43You don't make the save if you're not dialed in and focused.
10:45That's exactly what he is.
10:47He's following the puck and just makes that save.
10:49It's incredible, really, because you've got to be athletic to be able to react that quickly.
10:54Round along the boards.
10:55I'm holding it.
10:59It's so hard.
11:06This is a great goal, James.
11:08I mean, that's the same offensive pressure and they have their opponent hemmed in their zone.
11:11I have been on the other side of this and it is tough.
11:14You're worn down.
11:15You start running around.
11:16You get caught in the position and you can't recover.
11:18You're vulnerable.
11:19And that's exactly what happened here.
11:20And they took advantage.
11:29Minnesota's court check finally breaks through as they get on the board here late in the first.
11:33Good teams find ways to be successful and they do just that.
11:37And they've been clawing their way through to the offensive end all game long.
11:40And they finally get rewarded.
11:43Patrice has gotten against the boards.
11:45Answered the call there.
11:48Lozogs moving the puck through his own zone.
11:51Taken by Jones.
11:53Feeds the puck across to Fabry.
11:59Back to the point.
12:00He's set it up.
12:03Takes the feed.
12:13That's it for period number one.
12:15Second period action coming up in moments here on EA Sports.
12:18And again, Brinkley is a string available to our next home team.
12:23We'll get the box office and get them well they last.
12:29We'll get the right.
12:35Bye.
12:36Bye.
12:44Bye.
12:46Bye.
12:47Bye.
12:48Bye.
16:07The second frame is underway as the puck is dropped.
16:10Let's get the talent and Cheryl Pounder back into this one.
16:13What do you make of the first 20 minutes of action?
16:14Well, James, this has been a really fast game.
16:16It's got a ton of pace, but the goaltenders have been excellent in this one.
16:20Back and forth action, making a number of saves.
16:22You've got to expect that it's going to blow open soon if this continues.
16:25I'm surprised it's only 1-0.
16:27Still plenty of time left in this frame.
16:30Minnesotas up one sip.
16:35Erickson X won the draw here, and they'll blow on the attack.
16:38The pressure's on the defensive side of the puck, but they win it clean, and they have an opportunity right
16:43away with the tired group that they're playing against.
16:54James, how surprised you think the goaltender is.
16:57He just spins around and tries to clear the puck, and he fires it past the tender.
17:15The Lions have put themselves in the driver's seat now, extending their lead to two in the second.
17:20Well, they're certainly deserving of their position in this game now, James.
17:22They've got the go-ahead goal, and then they've got that buffer goal.
17:25I mean, just to give them a little bit of wiggle room, they can take a breath, and now they
17:29can be a little more creative with the puck.
17:31Good, solid check, and he loses control of it.
17:37Minnesotas got the puck in their own hand.
17:39Here they come on the attack.
17:42Well, that's a great heads-up play by Trapp.
17:45St. Petersburg's working hard in all areas of the ice.
17:48Defense is structured, and it needs to happen in all three zones.
17:52When you're talking about stick positioning, you're doing a great job of taking away passes.
17:56And that slides right out to center ice.
17:59Slides the pass over to Lozog.
18:05They fight for it along the boards.
18:07Oh, they telegraph the pass, and he picks it off.
18:12St. Petersburg's got it in the neutral zone.
18:15Cup grab by Stedlin.
18:17Oh, and some smooth skating to lose the defender there.
18:21The Wilds have gained possession off the wall.
18:24Sends it across.
18:26Great defensive effort breaking up the pass.
18:29Sends it into the offensive zone.
18:32St. Petersburg's got possession of the puck.
18:35He's going on that one.
18:42Pips it over.
18:43Pips it over.
18:43The Wilds have taken possession of their own end.
18:47Here's a short pass to Nosek.
18:49Avoids the puck check.
18:51Lead pass ahead.
18:53And the goaltender comes up with a piece of it to keep it out of the net.
18:57Great hit on the play.
18:59Nosek quickly over to Kapanen.
19:03Minnesota's got the puck
19:05Through center
19:06Across the line
19:08Down the left wall
19:12Sends a pass over
19:14The Bears have it now
19:17Minnesota's got the puck
19:18Along the boards
19:19And that shot gets blocked
19:21By one of his own teammates
19:24Steps inside the line
19:26Picked off by Trennan
19:29St. Petersburg
19:30He's got the puck now
19:32Gaining momentum along the wing
19:39Handles it along the blue line
19:41Now he hits one of his own teammates
19:43With that shot
19:43And he's knocked off the puck there
19:46And they'll battle for that loose puck
19:48Along the boards
19:50Hulkson are willing to keep the pressure on
19:55Slides it across
19:58Moose it to Tucker
20:00Blocking traffic
20:01And that work ball
20:02As it hits one of his own teammates
20:04In front
20:05Quick pass to Nosa
20:10Minnesota's got the puck
20:11Against the boards
20:12Here's a shot
20:13Kits a piece of medical play on
20:20Well that's how you get a puck James
20:22I mean you recognize the timing it takes
20:24To meet your opponent
20:26Right at the right time
20:27I mean that's just an explosive hit
20:28Gets the job done
20:35We haven't even hit the midway mark of the period
20:38We've got a 2-0 game here tonight
20:43Minnesota's won it
20:44Now they'll play on the attack
20:45What a block as he lays out in front of it
20:48And a stick in the lane
20:50Deflects that one away
20:53Picked up along the wall
20:55By Glenn Denning
20:57Who's on
20:59Stones
20:59About the play
21:02Gustafson's gonna slow it down here
21:04And hang on for the whistle
21:05Well a good decision right there
21:07To dictate the tempo of the game
21:08Especially when he hasn't been busy
21:10He's engaging right now
21:11Play such a resume
21:13With the faceoff ready to go
21:20Sunfist won the draw deep in the defensive zone
21:23Quick feed to Paulino
21:25Sneaks by the poke check
21:30St. Petersburg's game possession along the boards
21:35Slides the puck ahead into the neutral zone
21:40Takes it to the front
21:41He scores
21:44Oh the one-timer
21:46Beautiful
21:51You know it's a hard shot
21:52When the goaltender gets a big piece of it
21:54But it still trickles in
22:17St. Petersburg suddenly made this a different looking game here in period number two Cheryl
22:22Yeah they're within one James
22:23A bit of a counter punch
22:25And they're being rewarded for the possession time
22:27They've been all around the net
22:28And they finished that time
22:30Here's a short pass to Erickson Eck
22:33And it banks off a stick in traffic
22:37D'Angelo's lugging the puck
22:41Sends the pass down low
22:44Minnesota's got a hold of it along the wall
22:46Works it across to Kaprizov
22:50Sends the pass over
22:51And he dodges the poke check there
22:56St. Petersburg's looking to break out at their own end
23:00Moussa quickly over to Pulak
23:03Slides the puck down low
23:05Takes it along the wall by Skruble
23:08Crane pops up play by the defender
23:12And they send it right back to him
23:14Slides the puck ahead to Erickson Eck
23:17Moussa to Burdi
23:19Here's a shot
23:20Plopped in front
23:22Goaltender covers up and will get a faceoff
23:25Just an amazing capacity crowd here once again
23:28Another sellout for this franchise
23:30And it really just tells you
23:31That this has become one of the elite franchises in the league
23:35Yeah, I mean, you'd want to play here if you were still playing
23:37Hey, you know, you want to be part
23:40Well, yeah, good one
23:41But you want to be part of something like this
23:43You know, the energy in the building
23:45And it's a winning culture, right?
23:46When you're getting people out night after night
23:49At the concessions
23:49Wearing the jersey
23:50You know, bleeding the colors
23:52It's all happening and it feels pretty good
23:55Here's a blast
23:56What a stop
23:58Minnesota's moving the puck through center ice
24:05Good stumble on the wall by Molina
24:07Stolen to the front
24:09What a save
24:10I mean, how quick you have to be
24:11To be able to get on that puck
24:13Anytime it's in the low slot
24:15You've got to be on your toes
24:16And that's exactly what he was
24:18To be able to make the save
24:21Receives the pass
24:22And he keeps that one out
24:26Moves the puck across to Faber
24:29St. Petersburg's got a hold of it
24:30Against the wall
24:33Moves the puck down low
24:36St. Petersburg's got possession
24:37Here in the offensive zone
24:38And that slides right out to center ice
24:42Quick pass to Cartier
24:45Moves the puck
24:47Moves it on over to Bastian
24:50Minnesota's got control of it now
24:51From their own end
24:53Passes it over
24:55Blocked
24:55He may have just stopped a goal
24:56I think he did, James
24:58I mean, you've got to protect the house
24:59Especially when it's a great threat shot like that
25:01And he finds a way to get in front of that
25:03And quick
25:04Shakes off the coverage
25:08Caprice is going to play to the corner
25:11Scrum along the wall
25:13The Wilds have gained control
25:15The puck along the wall
25:17Glenn Dennings got it in the defensive end
25:21Cuts into the paint
25:23Decides to think about it
25:24Oh, and he whiffs
25:26And that's a great read to force the turnover
25:29Sometimes when you're losing
25:30A coach will give you a little more leeway
25:32To get things done offensively
25:34You start to take some risks
25:35But this one doesn't work out in their favor
25:38Custison's going to hang on for a whistle
25:44Here in the later stages of this period
25:47We've got a 2-1 game
25:52The Frozen Biscuits dropped and we are back underway here
25:57Minnesota's got the puck in the defensive end
26:00Here's a chance
26:01Oh, and he's somehow got a little piece of it
26:05And it stays out of the net
26:08And he'll take a moment to regroup back at center
26:12Minnesota's got the puck
26:14Takes a couple of knocks and loses control
26:17Quick feed to D'Angelo
26:21Close the round along the half wall
26:26Takes the pass
26:27Off the one-timer
26:29Too much congestion in front
26:34Nearing the point
26:37Nearing the 40-minute mark of the game
26:39And that skips away on a nice defensive deflection
26:44Through center along the wing
26:48Takes a shot
26:49And he easily stops that one
26:51Slides a diagonal to pull up
26:54Stips inside the attacking zone
26:56Down the left wing
26:58Dishes it off
27:10And that concludes the second period of play
27:13Still one more period of regulation time
27:15We'll see what happens in the third next
27:18And that's where we are going to develop
27:20Your key to the cameras
27:21You can build them up
27:22And see us
27:23One more day
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28:14Yeah.
28:44Yeah.
29:14Yeah.
29:44Yeah.
30:15Yeah.
30:18Yeah.
30:23Yeah.
30:23Yeah.
30:28Welcome back.
30:30James Sreboski, ready to bring you all the play-by-play.
30:37Time to find out who wants it more tonight, as period number three is underway.
30:42Well-pounder, we've played more than 40
30:44minutes now in this run. How do you view things? St. Petersburg's had a strong 40 minutes of play,
30:49but it can be frustrating when you've been dominating possession and you look up at the
30:52scoreboard and you're trailing in the third period. You've got to stay the course, continue to dominate
30:56that possession time, but figure out ways to get to the interior. Not just hang out,
31:00be influenced to the outside. You've got to get inside and make it count.
31:05Gustafson's doing a great job tonight of showing that goaltending
31:08comes in waves. Sometimes you're quiet and then all of a sudden it gets really
31:12busy, but making the big save at the right time is critical
31:16and he has been a foundation, a real strength of this group right now.
31:25Lots of time left in this period. Minnesota's
31:28got a slim lead. They lead it 2-1. Erickson X got it
31:32and they'll go out of the track here in the offensive zone. Good battle along
31:36the boards for the puck. Pahal stick handling in his own
31:40zone. Dishes it to Fabry.
31:45Pates it over.
31:46Oh, and that doesn't go well.
31:50Takes the hit. He goes down to the ice and cocks up the puck.
31:54Oh, they telegraph the pass and he picks it off.
31:58Minnesota's been excellent tonight, James. They found ways to work hard on and off of the puck
32:02and when they're away from it, they've really done a great job of being in good position
32:06to be able to take away lanes and angles, seams, you name it. Like, it has to translate to something.
32:11This is still a close game.
32:13Handles the pass.
32:15Up the neutral zone now.
32:18Minnesota's in on the offensive attack now.
32:22Quirros has it in the defensive end.
32:25And that one's picked off!
32:27And he makes a save there!
32:29The game has changed so much. It's so fast and the athletes are so strong.
32:33I mean, the training that you have to undergo, whether it's in the gym or it's functional, you know that
32:37these guys are constantly working in small space areas, working on their games, working on their legs, their foundation.
32:43The lower half is so critical and this is a perfect example.
32:48Now, the Bears slide it through center. Here's the pass down low. Takes that pass back to the corner. And
32:57that shot goes nowhere as the lane was filled. Comes up with the stop.
33:03Here's a short pass to Brodine. Looking to set up offensively. Fires it on the edge. Oh, and he just
33:12gets a piece of it to keep it out.
33:14You have to be quick in your crease if you want to be able to deny low zone shots. He
33:18does that perfectly as he's tight to the shooter right there.
33:22Quick pass across to Foligno. And he avoids the point check with some great edge work.
33:28St. Petersburg's got the puck along the wall.
33:32Slides it across!
33:38And he takes the dish. And now it's grabbed by Brodine.
33:44One possession along the wall. St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck now.
33:53Passes it over!
33:56Sends it in front! And he elects not to shoot and will hang onto the puck.
34:00Moves it quickly over to Glendinny.
34:04Back to the blue line. Scores!
34:07And the scratching and climb has paid off as we are back to even.
34:11Well, we're back to even, James. I really like their game. I mean, when you're pushing and you're trying to
34:16find a way to get ahead and on top, you have to trust the process.
34:20That's exactly what they've done and they've been rewarded for it.
34:23I think he makes a really good read here, James.
34:26He anticipates the play well and gets himself square to the shooter.
34:29But unfortunately, this one hits him and it seems to be a little leaky because it finds its way to
34:34the back of the net.
34:37St. Petersburg's effort in the offensive zone has resulted in the equalizer.
34:41And look at this, Cheryl. Tie game. Third period. Let's dig it.
34:44Let's dig it. Let's go, if that's what you mean. But this is fantastic.
34:47Anytime two teams, good teams at that meet, you know that it's going to go back and forth.
34:52But really believe that the momentum has shifted here. The urgency that they've led the third period with, it's been
34:57outstanding.
34:58Dumps it into the Ozone. Sends one up to Kapanen. He carries the puck up along the wing.
35:06Takes the pass and works the cycle down line. The Bears look around near the point. Dishes it off.
35:14Kapanen's going to play it near the point. Demise him on the slapper.
35:19We got a stoppage as the puck sails over the glass.
35:24Nearing the midway mark of the period. We are all tied up in this one.
35:34Harrison X wanted in their own end.
35:37Take toes around the puck chip. Fires it. Denies the slapper.
35:45Picked up along the boards by Perthier. Can't complete the pass as it goes off a stick.
35:52Right in the open ice. That one's picked off.
35:55Side steps to check. Denies that opportunity.
36:00Gustafson's got it and will hang on for the whistle.
36:03Play's been so dialed in all game, playing confident and controlled in the crease.
36:08Play ready to resume as everybody lines in for the face-off.
36:16Minnesota's got possession here in their own end.
36:19Slides it over to Caprizo.
36:23Looking to make something happen in the offensive zone.
36:26And cut the one out of the net.
36:28And they'll cover it up, forcing a stoppage in play.
36:44Goals wins possession off the draw.
36:48Slides it on over to Fabri.
36:51There's a little draw. He scores!
36:54What a call!
37:04You don't get many odd man rushes throughout a game, James.
37:07You have to capitalize on your opportunity.
37:09I thought they executed perfectly.
37:11They didn't over pass. The right player took the right shot.
37:30St. Petersburg's got to know that this game is not over just yet, with lots of playing
37:33time left in this third period, but they do, Cheryl, have the enviable position of having
37:38the lead.
37:39Well, they've got the lead.
37:39Now they're playing in front, but they've got to do a lot more what they've already done,
37:43James, and that's hold on to the puck.
37:45Manage it.
37:46Don't give it up easily.
37:46Make good blue line decisions, and they should be fine.
37:50Ground along the board by Fabry.
37:53Moves it to Krak.
37:54The Wild at the puck in the open ice.
37:57And the puck leaves the offensive end.
37:59They'll be forced to do it over from center.
38:03Kaprizov's got the puck in his own zone.
38:06I've really enjoyed this game tonight, James.
38:08It's been tight.
38:09It's been fast-paced, defensively structured, and you never know which way it's going to
38:13end.
38:13The Bears take over on possession.
38:17The Wild had the puck in the open ice.
38:20Picked up along the wall by Trump.
38:24Cook feed down low.
38:27Takes a nice feed into the corner.
38:28Oh, just a great heads-up play by Caber.
38:32I don't think anybody was hanging on to the puck after that hit.
38:38Minnesota's gained possession along the boards.
38:41St. Petersburg's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
38:44Oh, he turns a wing to Pizzichown in ice.
38:47And makes the save.
38:50And a solid save on the play there.
38:52I feel the denial by the goaltender.
38:57Unreal pressure!
38:58And he's got that one.
39:01Morazic's going to get a much-needed stop here as he hangs onto the puck.
39:04Well, it hasn't been a defensive masterpiece, that's for sure.
39:07But he has been dynamic.
39:09He has been electric in this one.
39:10The reason why they have the lead.
39:12He's trying to hold onto it right now.
39:14He wants to slow everything down with this whistle.
39:16And that's picked away by Cabernet.
39:19Somehow knocked away by the goalie on that one.
39:22We got a whistle.
39:23Penalty coming up.
39:26Cabernet's pick on the floor was resulting in an interference penalty.
39:30Well, the penalty killers are going to have to be to task on this one,
39:33protecting that one goalie.
39:42The first penalty kill of the night for this team.
39:45And they won't let that block their confidence.
39:47We know their penalty kill unit is ranked toward the bottom of the league.
39:51It's something they've been actively working on to improve.
39:53So let's see if any of their improvements show up tonight.
40:00Trying to get something going here with this man advantage as they start from their own end.
40:06The Bears get a hold of the puck under man.
40:09Oh, and he cracks it perfectly in the offensive end.
40:13Minnesota's been disrupting play all night long.
40:16And this is because of their stiff position.
40:17You have to find ways to be aware and anticipate where that puck is going to be going.
40:22Doing a great job, but this is still a pinched one.
40:24We've got to find a way to generate some offense.
40:29Nosek's got him along the boards.
40:31Throws it in.
40:32The Bears will try to shave a few seconds off this penalty now.
40:36And a successful clearing attempt.
40:39Minnesota's in transition.
40:43Makes his trust as known on the ice.
40:49Comes out to play the puck.
40:51Wholesale changes made here as they reset on the power play.
40:56Puck scooped up by Suntos.
40:59St. Petersburg's penalty killers get a hold of it.
41:02Takes the puck as the clock ticks down on the penalty kill.
41:10Angles it over to Nosek.
41:14Slides it across to Stedlin.
41:16Slides the puck over to Nosek.
41:18He's got it.
41:21Puck clears the zone and they'll be forced to regroup.
41:23Forward hand and break away.
41:26Feeds it over.
41:28Drawing an uncalled back.
41:29Brendan fires as it throws off one of his teammates.
41:32And another stop.
41:34That's an incredible sequence of saves.
41:36He is so dialed in.
41:37But I gotta say, where are the D-Boxing out?
41:40St. Petersburg's going to be able to kill a few seconds off now with the puck.
41:44And the penalty killers will get a well-deserved break here as they kill off the man advantage.
41:51The next shift is critical, James.
41:53They had the opportunity on the power play to get back in it and get the equalizer.
41:57Now they're down by one.
41:58So they have to manage some energy here and they have to dictate pace and get back in the game.
42:04And that pass goes off a stick.
42:08Tries it to the crease.
42:09Big time defensive play.
42:14And down he goes as the puck goes three.
42:17Oh, look at this chance.
42:19What a steal in his own end.
42:22Tries to feed it over to Sundqvist.
42:25Avoids the poke check and maintains possession.
42:28Bluffs!
42:30Grazic's been so consistent throughout tonight's game and I mean he's made timely saves as well.
42:35A lot of shots that he's faced and his save percentage is an indicator of it.
42:39Oh, that's an absolutely massive hit, James.
42:41These are the types of hits that can change the landscape of the game.
42:45The power of the legs right through the body.
42:47Lots of awareness there on the puck carrier.
42:53A big face off here inside the offensive end.
43:03Minnesota has won the draw.
43:05It's a blast!
43:07Great save by the goaltender who was in the right place at the right time.
43:14A critical draw here.
43:21Back underway as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone.
43:24Big time stop!
43:26Take it along the wall by Pahal.
43:29Quick pass to Pahal.
43:31The wild put the puck in the road in.
43:34Takes the feed at center from the right wing.
43:37Will get a face off after the puck stays covered up.
43:44Minnesota's time is running out in this one to try to even things up.
43:48They've had plenty of scoring chances but no finish tonight.
43:53Famer serves as they win the draw here inside the offensive zone.
43:57Denied that one.
43:59Into the offensive zone.
44:02Big fight for it along the boards.
44:05Forces the turnover in the defensive zone.
44:09Quick feed to Pahal.
44:10When the puck gets out of the zone they'll be forced to tag up.
44:15Stooped up along the wall by Tucker.
44:18Less than 60 seconds to play in this tight one.
44:23Passes on over Capaldi.
44:26Oh wow!
44:27A big time save by Razek!
44:30That's a great save but the goaltender had to get out to the top of his crease,
44:33take away all the ice and make himself as big as possible.
44:36And the coach is going to desperation play here.
44:40Caught in for the goaltender looking for the extra attacker on the ice.
44:44Nice zone entry from the left.
44:46And scores into the empty net and that should probably wrap this one up.
44:51Yeah it will. It'll seal the deal James.
44:53The insurance marker had a lot of fun as well.
44:55Goal scoring is fun.
44:56Doesn't matter how it goes in even if it is an empty net.
45:03You can see the emotion on everyone on the ice as that empty netter went in.
45:08That's an insurance marker and that's going to be the game.
45:13St. Petersburg's been the better team tonight and after that empty netter that should pretty much seal the win for
45:18them there.
45:18I like the way they played and they had an urgency at the end of the game.
45:21They're rewarded with the empty netter, they should have this one in the bag.
45:26And the sides are crossed!
45:28Lost block by the asset.
45:30Minnesota's trailer, that's why they got the extra attacker out on the ice and the goalie on the bench.
45:35The Wilds have taken possession along the wall.
45:38Stout by the goal, so they're getting a piece of that one.
45:41The goaltender's at the last line of defense for a reason and this time he fails his team out.
45:46Into the empty net, they score!
45:48Aw, this is a tough one to take, you have the extra attacker on the ice.
45:52One miscue, it goes 200 feet and is in the back of the net.
46:03That's a strong effort all the way around, stingy defensively at the end of the game and they're able to
46:08get that empty netter and it's the dying minutes here, James, that should seal the deal.
46:13Minnesota's been very active offensively tonight, but they just have not been able to finish on their scoring chances here
46:20late in the third.
46:23And they take control of the puck here in the neutral zone.
46:27Takes a shot by the horn sounds and we are all done with this one.
46:33Minnesota's empty net approach seemed to backfire tonight as they just tried to get a little too aggressive and it
46:38cost them.
46:38Well, backfire it did, James. I don't like it. After that first goal, you put your tender back in. Why?
46:44That's just negative energy for the losing team.
46:47Well, a fun night of hockey comes to an end, but guess what, everybody? There's always next time.
46:52And we will see you then. For Cheryl Pounder, I'm James Cebulski. Thanks for playing.
47:15I'm James Cebulski. I'm James Cebulski.
47:19And we'll see you then.
47:20Bye.
47:20Bye.
47:23Bye.
47:23Bye.
47:24Bye.
47:25Bye.
47:26Bye.
47:26Bye.
47:26Bye.
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