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00:09Hi, everybody. Welcome back to EA Sports. She's Cheryl Pounder. I'm James Cebalski.
00:13We're in the Twin Cities, where the Minnesota Wild are ready to hit the ice here tonight.
00:21Opening face-off just moments away.
00:28The Wild have won the opening face-off and take possession here at the start.
00:33St. Petersburg's gained possession along the boards.
00:37The Bears take it across the blue line.
00:40Huge play on this open field to come up at the puck.
00:43Now a quick pass to Goldie.
00:46And that picked off at the neutral zone by Pahal.
00:48That is the body to that play.
00:53St. Petersburg's got a hold of it against the wall.
00:56Minnesota's got the puck here on the open ice.
00:59Here's the chance. Sends it in front.
01:02And nothing materializes on that chance.
01:06Puts it over.
01:08Comes up with a stop.
01:10Rebound control is quick.
01:12Oh, tried to put this corner and puts it off the inside of the post.
01:15Kind of love offense, James, and the ability to score goals.
01:20And this one just goes right off the pipe.
01:21That's frustrating.
01:23Moves it to Pahal.
01:28The Wild have taken possession along the wall.
01:31And Sends it just out of reach.
01:33Sends a pass.
01:34That's right.
01:35Great defensive play to pick off the pass.
01:38Here's a chance.
01:40Moves it to the over to Trim.
01:42St. Petersburg's got the puck.
01:44And he feeds it down to Burroughs.
01:48And the defenders come up with the puck.
01:51Minnesota's looking to break out.
01:53And he sidesteps the check there.
01:56Takes the shot.
01:57And he's got that one.
01:59I would have lost the puck three times by the time that I've been handled like that by the coverage.
02:03I mean, but he does it.
02:05He just knows how to move and maneuver his body around the puck.
02:08He can shield it.
02:09And he maintains possession for a great shot on net.
02:12Lots of time left in this period.
02:14We're still scoreless.
02:16And as the puck is dropped, they win the draw here inside the defensive zone.
02:20Quick pass to Kapanen.
02:26Here's a short pass to Lozog.
02:31Takes the feed at the point.
02:34Picked up along the boards by Kapanen.
02:38Takes the feed.
02:41Slides it diagonally to Kapanen.
02:48And now it's grabbed by Lozog.
02:50We've got a stoppage and flag.
02:52Almost anarchy in front of that net.
02:55Well, there certainly is.
02:56It was chaotic as the Ozone possession time is certainly up.
02:59They needed this rest.
03:00It was a great play by the tender.
03:03St. Petersburg's won the draw inside the offensive zone.
03:06Now let's see what they can do with it.
03:08Dishes it off.
03:11Quick feed to Stenland.
03:13Stopped by the goaltender getting a piece of that one.
03:21Getting closer to the halfway point of this frame.
03:24The game is still scoreless.
03:33St. Petersburg's got it in the neutral zone.
03:36Puck scooped up by St. Petersburg.
03:39Here's a shot.
03:40Oh, a great close save by Mrazik.
03:43Goaltender spends so much time doing tracking exercises
03:46and it's utilized right here
03:47as he knows where this puck is coming from
03:49and he makes the save.
03:51Teams are ready to go
03:52and we're about moments away from puck drop.
03:57Play resumes here as he wins the draw
03:59inside the offensive zone.
04:02The Bears have it now.
04:05Here they come.
04:06Nice dish from the left wing.
04:08Quick stop.
04:09Oh, it's another consecutive save.
04:12He does a great job being set to position here.
04:14Otherwise, he's not going to be able to make that second save, James,
04:17but it's pure athleticism that gets the job done.
04:19Oh, it's a great shot.
04:21Well, yeah, I mean, it's a great scoring challenge
04:23and you want to make sure that you get in front of that one
04:25and he gets all of it.
04:28Huck picked up by Huck.
04:31And that was perfectly.
04:32What a play by Barron.
04:35St. Petersburg is on the attack.
04:38From the point.
04:39Looks to make something happen.
04:41Quick pass across to Ove Crivello.
04:44Shuts him down.
04:48Angles it over to Spurgeon.
04:50Takes the feed.
04:53Moves it to P.
04:56Tremendous sacrifice laying out to block it.
05:00Feeds it over.
05:01Here's a spittering pass.
05:03And that's deflected off someone in front.
05:06Oh, my God.
05:07He was going to be beaten and he's somehow got a piece of that.
05:13He's got a piece of that.
05:1310% styled in right now.
05:14Just have a look at that last save.
05:16I mean, he had to be moving extremely well in his crease
05:18to be able to get to position to make that save.
05:23Come on.
05:24Come on.
05:30Come on.
05:31Come on.
05:31Come on.
05:31Come on.
05:31We haven't even hit the midway mark of the period.
05:33We've still got zeros on the board.
05:40And they win the offensive zone face off.
05:42And here we go.
05:43Moves it quickly over to Baskin.
05:46Teed up and turned away on his part.
05:49Works the cross to Hughes.
05:52I don't think anybody was hanging on to the puck after that hit.
05:57Oh, had a chance to make a nice move and the puck disagreed with him.
06:02Caprizo, such a great player, James.
06:04He's got great hands and in-tight skill.
06:06But just that extra move there, it's a tricky one.
06:09And he gets lost in it.
06:11St. Petersburg's got the puck.
06:15The Wild have the puck on the attack.
06:18St. Petersburg's got control of it now from their own end.
06:23And he connects with the long bomb.
06:25First pass leads to the offense.
06:27That's a great one.
06:28Puts it on now.
06:29Oh, he skips into the line of fire and blocks that.
06:34On their rush.
06:36Moves the puck along the half wall.
06:39Here he is.
06:39He's close.
06:40Here he is.
06:41He scores.
06:42Shots on the spot.
06:44Shots in the rebound.
06:47Well, put on your work, Moose,
06:49because this is a blue-collar goal.
06:51James, they don't ask how.
06:52They just ask if it went in.
06:53He finds the puck on his stick.
06:55Because of a rebound, that he tracks down and buries.
07:13Minnesota has finally opened the story here in the first.
07:16Now let's see how both teams respond.
07:18Right, Sheriff?
07:18Yeah, and I think this is a product of his playing the game differently
07:20and having a different mindset.
07:22They started the game.
07:23They're hesitant.
07:24It's almost as if they're playing just to keep it close and not to lose.
07:26You've got to play to win the game,
07:28and they've really opened it up and rather half of this period.
07:32Big time hit among the four tenders.
07:35Don't give there.
07:36Well, there is a name.
07:37And you can just feel the rumble of the boards from up here.
07:41Just bone crushing, separating body from top.
07:46Receives the pass.
07:53St. Petersburg's got the puck along the boards.
07:56Drops him.
08:00Dragged along the board by Middleton.
08:02And just like that, from out of nowhere, comes up with the puck.
08:07Look at this.
08:08Got some bodies here with the attack.
08:13And they send it down the ice.
08:17That's moved up ahead.
08:20Puck grabbed by Boldy.
08:22Oh, there's no net.
08:24And that was stopped.
08:25Well, this is an incredible athletic save,
08:27but this is all instinct.
08:29There's no time to put yourself in position.
08:31You just react.
08:32And if you get there, you get there.
08:33What a great job.
08:36Sorry, pass the puck.
08:37And he shuts down a great scoring chance there.
08:42Huge steal at his own end.
08:44As an athlete, you always want to try and contribute
08:46and get things going for your team.
08:48And especially when you're trailing one,
08:50ignite a spark.
08:51Unfortunately, though,
08:52he's got it a little too much there,
08:54and it gets taken away.
08:55Fires it on the net.
08:56And it's as they call with a big save.
09:00Palat's got on the offensive end.
09:04Taken by Glendale.
09:06Quick pass to Burroughs.
09:08And that goes off a clear.
09:13Sends it across the ice.
09:16Minnesota's got it in their own zone.
09:20Sends it over to Boldy.
09:22Break away.
09:23Oh, good.
09:25And you've got to love these one-on-one battles.
09:28In particular, the tilt-out.
09:30The Stugger.
09:31She jumped in.
09:32She's screaming.
09:34It's a great goal.
09:39I mean, maintaining prep possession
09:40when you're getting jostled and shoved.
09:42I know as a defender,
09:43I used to poke in the back of the leg
09:45or right around the pants.
09:46Just do everything you can
09:47to push your opponent off balance.
09:50Well, that's the case here.
09:51But unfortunately, he has another idea.
09:53He executes all of his heroes,
09:55including that balance,
09:56to take it to the net.
10:01Getting into the later stages of this period.
10:04Minnesota's been the better team here
10:05over the last few minutes.
10:07Increasing their lead to two.
10:10And they win that neutral zone draw.
10:15Oh, they telegraph the pass,
10:17and he picks it up.
10:19Right up the gut into the offensive end.
10:22Takes it into the slot.
10:24Minnesota's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
10:28Sends it in on the attack.
10:30St. Petersburg's got a hold of it along the wall.
10:33Here's a short pass to Barron.
10:36Sends a pass over.
10:39Here's a pass!
10:41And makes the routine save.
10:43Marozik's helping his team with his rebound control
10:46and really keeping the puck away from the front of the net
10:48and cleaning up the trash.
10:50And now he passes it to Burroughs.
10:53Knocks the puck loose after a solid hit.
10:56Burroughs in the corner now.
10:59Less than a minute to go here in the opening frame.
11:03And the shot dies in the traffic jam.
11:07Fagamo's got the puck from the back end.
11:09Here's a blast!
11:11Oh, wow, what a finish on the one-timer!
11:16It always amazes me, James,
11:18because we know where this puck is going right in his wheelhouse.
11:21Everywhere knows where this puck is going,
11:23but he still converts on it.
11:24Amazing shot.
11:27Well, he had his eyes on the puck.
11:28He tracked it perfectly
11:29and got himself set to position, James.
11:31I thought he had it.
11:32He got a good chunk of it,
11:33but he didn't get it all.
11:50Puck ready to drop here any moment
11:52to get things underway again.
11:57Puck has dropped and play resumes.
11:59Can't hang on to the puck.
12:01Back after taking a knock.
12:02Oh, and some smooth skating to lose the defender there.
12:06The Bears gain control of the puck.
12:09From right out of midair, he drops it down.
12:12A chance!
12:13Oh, what a stop there with time winding down.
12:16Hey, a lot of people excited
12:18as this opening period comes to an end.
12:20One of the all-time great rock acts from the 80s
12:23getting set to play here for these fans.
12:25And we'll catch our breath.
12:26Back with more in a moment.
12:28Hey, fans, down the line of the gun through these calendars.
12:31You can give them all and see us
12:33World War 4 on the blue moon.
12:43vibrate.
12:43Look at this.
12:44Look at thisomma...
12:51This is so quiet!
12:52Wait!
12:52This is really fun!
12:53Then we are 뉴스 and blow.
18:41Now, listen, you don't make those saves in practice, you know why?
18:43You don't have that level of desperation.
18:45This is urgency.
18:46This is instincts.
18:47And he makes an unbelievable stop.
18:53St. Petersburg's put a lot of pucks on net here, but they still trail early in the second.
19:04He's got a lot of pucks on net here in the offensive zone.
19:07He knows there's only one goal away from the offensive zone.
19:10He knows there's only one goal away from his next milestone.
19:13He's got a lot of pucks on net here.
19:16He's got a lot of pucks on net here.
19:41He's got a lot of pucks on net here, but he's got a lot of pucks on net here in
19:49the offensive end.
19:55He's got a lot of pucks on net here in the offensive end.
20:10He's got a lot of pucks on net here in the offensive end.
20:22He's got a lot of pucks on net here in the offensive end.
20:31Along the right wing, they enter the attacking area.
20:35What a blocker stop at point bank range by Morazic.
21:00Still plenty of time left in this frame.
21:03It's 2-1.
21:10Minnesota's got the puck inside the offensive zone.
21:13Denies the chance by blocking it.
21:16Here they are on the attack.
21:19The Wilds have the puck in their own end.
21:22St. Petersburg's getting possession along the boards.
21:25And called for the offside.
21:27We're going to face off.
21:29More than half the period left to play.
21:32It's a 2-1 game.
21:35And they win that broad center.
21:38Now into the offensive zone from the right side.
21:45Taken along the wall by O'Brien.
21:48Moves it to D'Angelo.
21:51Handles the puck.
21:52And makes the save.
21:55Minnesota's got it in their own zone.
21:59Knocked out the puck.
22:00Good boy!
22:01He got all of it!
22:02Oh no, it's in!
22:03It's in and out!
22:04It's in and out!
22:08It's in and out!
22:09I think he makes a really good read here James.
22:12He anticipates to play well and gets himself square to the shooter.
22:15But unfortunately, this one hits him and he seems to be a little leaky.
22:19Because it finds its way to the back of the nest.
22:26Up, we'll be right back again.
22:27It's an championship square to the end.
22:30Nobody's going to run out of this!
22:30It's a big one!
22:34It's a big one!
22:38We're 0.
22:38We're left.
22:38You have to go.
22:38It's a big one!
22:41It's a big one!
22:52Minnesota has extended the lead to two.
22:54Well, James, it's exactly where you want to be.
22:56You have a two-ball push in here,
22:58but you also know that your opponent's going to start pressing.
23:00There's a lot of game left here, and if they get within one,
23:03they'll be within striking distance.
23:06Slides it quickly to Strudel.
23:09Passes ahead from the right side.
23:12Great pass from the left wing up the middle now.
23:15Oh, what a cat burglar-like play with the stick.
23:18Nicely done.
23:19Fires into the offensive zone.
23:22St. Petersburg's got possession of the puck.
23:25Slides it over to Glenn Denning.
23:28Driving right to the front.
23:30Gustafson's going to hang on for a whistle,
23:32and staying focused is key.
23:34Well, you haven't seen a lot of work here, Cheryl.
23:36Well, part of their mental preparation as a goaltender,
23:38even when you're not busy, you have to stay dialed in,
23:40follow the action.
23:41He's doing exactly that.
23:42It makes a nice cover.
23:45Glenn Denning's won the draw there on the attack.
23:50Moose it quickly over to Pahal.
23:52Gustafson's opted to hang on to the puck for a face-off.
23:59Plenty of playing time left in this frame.
24:02Minnesotas really control the pace of play
24:04these last few minutes, leading by two.
24:07Barron's won the face-off,
24:08and now let's see what they can do.
24:11And the puck escapes the zone,
24:12and they'll be forced to tag up.
24:14The Wilds have possession along the boards.
24:17Slides it diagonally to Barron.
24:20And it's a quick pass to Pahal.
24:23Takes the feed.
24:26Sends the pass over.
24:27And the traffic neutralizes that threat.
24:31Hughes is going to continue to fight through this shift, James,
24:33but there is something bothering him.
24:34He just doesn't look right.
24:37And now he moves it quickly to Barron.
24:40Scrum along the boards as they battle for the puck.
24:43My word!
24:44They've really got them hanged in here in their own zone.
24:47Quickly over to O.B. Q-0.
24:50Now it's picked up by the defense.
24:53And they'll speed it out of the zone.
24:57The Bears take possession on the defensive end.
25:02St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck.
25:04Oh, look at this chance!
25:06They've saved.
25:08Westerson's had a solid night between the pipes, James.
25:11I mean, he's done everything he could to stop the puck,
25:13as indicated by his save percentage,
25:14but his team has also been really strong.
25:16Got the confidence of their netminder,
25:18and they've created a ton of opportunities.
25:22Here they come in the rush!
25:24Oh, God!
25:24It's a puck not loose after that hit.
25:29Passes on over to Kapanen.
25:33Who's in a plant?
25:34Oh, he comes up with a stop!
25:42Hughes was banged up during the shift, James.
25:44I'm not sure where it happened,
25:45but for the most part,
25:47he's been laboring trying to get back to the bench
25:49or find the appropriate time to do it
25:51almost the entire shift.
25:58More than half the frame has been played here.
26:01Been a pretty good offensive display,
26:03at least for one side.
26:043-1 is where we sit.
26:051, 2, 3, 2, 1,
26:081, 2, 1.
26:08Erickson X won the draw here in their own zone.
26:11Carries the puck up to center.
26:15Favors got him along the ring.
26:18Scooped up along the wall by Capriza.
26:21Too much congestion blocks the shot.
26:24And they get that puck down the ice.
26:27Along the half-wall with the puck.
26:30Taken by Hildi.
26:33Horacek's going to give everyone a chance to breathe and hang on to the puck
26:37This crowd tonight, I mean every night here
26:40They are just on fire with another sellout
26:42They are on fire, James
26:44I like the way you said that
26:45A little high pitch because why everyone in here is high pitch
26:48Because they're winning and they're being successful
26:50You can see it by the number of jerseys that have been bought
26:53And they're being worn
26:54And that's when you know that they're cheering on their star players
27:00St. Petersburg's put up a lot of shots
27:02And so far plenty of scoring chances
27:04And yet they still trail here in the second
27:09They win the faceoff here in their own end and take possession
27:13Passes the puck over to Feagamo
27:18Shot scores!
27:20Quick blast, no chance!
27:26Well he's going to beat the goaltender clean on this one
27:29It's a one-timer from the low slot
27:30And it's a perfect pass
27:32He's teed up beautifully and he finishes it
27:49The Pierce needed that Cheryl
27:51And they seem to have some life now
27:52Well they've shortened the deficit
27:54And there's nothing better to get you back in the game
27:56Than one goal
27:57To put themselves on their toes
27:58But again they're going to have to have an attack mentality
28:01But they want to get an equalizer
28:03Minnesota's looking to break out with their own end
28:06Shake's off the covering
28:08Fires it!
28:09Denies him!
28:11Mrazik's in it to win it here
28:13I mean you can see with that save
28:14He tracks and he's so dialed in
28:16It's a competitive nature to challenge the shooter in this slot
28:19Takes a couple of knocks and loses control
28:22Across the line
28:26Picked up along the boards
28:27Five-took threeside
28:29Oh!
28:30Major lead block on the play
28:33Moves into the slot
28:34Picked up on the play
28:36And the bench really erupts on that one
28:38Because otherwise it would have been in the back of the net
28:41There's the whistle
28:41We got an offside
28:47Here in the back half of this period
28:49The Bears make their way back into the face-off circle
28:52Still in search of another goal
28:56Clint Dennings won the drive center
29:00With position along the wall
29:05A chance of the one-timer
29:06And a great seed
29:09Good pass to Trenton
29:12And now he tries to get it across to Stern
29:14The Bears gain control of the puck against the wall
29:18Gaining momentum in the offensive end
29:22St. Petersburg's got it along the wall
29:26St. Petersburg's got it near the point
29:31St. Petersburg's got it near the point
29:32St. Petersburg's working the puck through the point
29:36Oh, what a huge save
29:38The Wild on the puck against the boards
29:42Exploring officers here inside the defensive zone
29:47Tries to get it over to Hughes
29:52And there's the whistle icing the call
29:59The Bears need to start finding a way
30:01To finish on some of these chances here
30:03Late the second
30:06Sunfist won the draw here
30:07And they'll go on the attack
30:08The pressure's on the defensive side of the puck
30:11But they win it clean
30:12And they have an opportunity right away
30:14With the tired group that they're playing against
30:16Can't keep a hold of the puck after that play
30:19Morazic's gonna hang on to the puck for a whistle
30:25Late goings of this period
30:28Minnesota's hanging on to this 3-2 lead
30:35Stenland's won the draw deep in the defensive zone
30:42Handles the pass
30:44Here's an odd man rush
30:45With the stop
30:48Morazic's made a great save
30:49And even better as the redirect to the corner
30:52St. Petersburg's got it along the wall
30:58Minnesota's got a hold of the puck now
31:01Handles the pass at center
31:03Oh set that hit up perfectly
31:06Here we go
31:07One man rush
31:09Takes a shot
31:10Denies him on the slobber
31:17Wow James
31:18I mean not everyone can elicit a thunderous hit like that
31:21I mean he just slobbered his opponent
31:26Both teams are set
31:28They're ready to drop the puck
31:37The ball is throwing the puck at their own end
31:40Pass across to Obey Kubel
31:44From the point they take control of it
31:46Quick pass across to Burroughs
31:48Huge play in his own end to come up at the puck
31:52Sends it deep inside the offensive zone
31:56Obey Kubel's lugging the puck
32:01Puts it on Nash
32:02Oh in seconds and he makes the save
32:05And there's the horn bringing the second period to an end
32:10All right they say three is the magic number
32:12Period number three is coming up next
32:28Tickets must be ready
32:29We'll end all week of the game
32:31They say three are the gibbs
32:37Ooh
32:37Ooh
32:42Ooh
32:42Ooh
32:42Ooh
32:44Ooh
32:46Ooh
32:46Ooh
32:47Ooh
32:47Ooh
32:48Ooh
32:48Ooh
38:18That is why hockey players are warriors.
38:22What a block.
38:24Here's a short pass to Palak.
38:31And he takes the dish.
38:34St. Petersburg's got the puck near the back end.
38:37And now it's grabbed by Pahal.
38:46And there's a shot.
38:51And there's a shot.
39:09They're going to be right back.
39:44Lots of time left in this period.
39:47Minnesota's got a 3-2 lead at this point.
39:51Stenland's got the puck, and they'll go on the attack.
39:54St. Petersburg's got the puck and goes to the half well.
39:58Big time stop there.
39:59Oh, yes, on the right hand.
40:01They tie it up.
40:02They tie it up with the goal.
40:04Oh, that is huge, James.
40:06They were behind in this one,
40:07but they were always focused on the next step,
40:10and when you do that, you're able to look at what's ahead of you,
40:12not what's behind you,
40:13and they get the equalizer for their efforts.
40:17Anytime you're getting jostled by a defender
40:19and they're trying to shove or push you off the puck,
40:21you have to find ways to get low
40:23and maintain your balance on your edges,
40:25and he does a fabulous job of it while maintaining possession
40:27because he's got great hands,
40:28but most importantly, I think it's the will,
40:31the second effort to stay on that puck
40:33that leads to the goal.
40:42And the centers glide towards the dot here
40:44as we've got a face-off set to go.
40:53And off the draw at center, they take control of the puck.
40:57He grabs the puck here on the floor.
40:59Gustafson's got it and will hang on for the whistle.
41:02He's been so dialed in all game,
41:04playing confident and controlled in the crease.
41:17And as the puck is dropped,
41:19they win the draw here inside the defensive zone.
41:23Loses the coverage there.
41:25Moosa quickly over to Burroughs.
41:30Oh, we'll get some tired defenders as icing is the call.
41:37Inching closer to the midway mark of the period.
41:40We are all tied up in this one.
41:48Stenlitz won the draw inside his own end.
42:10St. Petersburg's won the defensive zone draw.
42:13A huge win by the center to give his team an opportunity
42:16to get out of the zone after a critical icing.
42:19Takes it right in the chest.
42:21And there's the whistle,
42:23giving him a chance to exhale.
42:38Minnesota's got the puck after winning the defensive zone face-off.
42:42Skates across the play line.
42:46Angles it over to Foligno.
42:49Handles the puck at the floor.
42:51Oh, and he's dialed it tonight.
42:52What a save on that one.
42:54And gained the denial by the goaltender.
42:57Well, he's been under seizure.
42:59I'm loving his compete level.
43:01I mean, he's making consecutive saves one after another.
43:07Puck possession so critical.
43:09Another face-off coming up here.
43:18Barron's won it in their own end.
43:21St. Petersburg's got the puck in the defensive end.
43:24Klay is blown dead with the offside.
43:38Minnesota's won the draw in the neutral zone.
43:41Looking to make something happen along the boards.
43:44Quick shot, quick shot, turns it away.
43:47There's the whistle as the goalie hangs on.
43:52Nearing the midway mark of the period.
43:55You can feel the energy in this crowd.
43:58It's a tie game.
44:01Minnesota's won the draw inside of the offensive zone.
44:04Now let's see what they can do.
44:08Well, the game is all about timing here, James.
44:12And now they're in front for these next two shifts of critical.
44:14They want to play with a ton of energy and keep their opponent guessing.
44:18I love these types of goals, James, because you're driving the net without the puck.
44:22It is hard to get players to go to the net when they do not have it.
44:26He's going to get rewarded as a result on the secondary opportunity.
44:34Minnesota's on their way to victory if they can hold down this lead to the rest of the third.
44:38It's all about game management, but they can't just sit back and hold on.
44:41And otherwise, their opponent, they will look to attack and they will take advantage.
44:44Put them back on their heels.
44:46Be in the offensive zone where they can get an opportunity to attack you.
44:52Excellent stick right on the play.
44:54And a quick save on that one.
44:57Goaltender covers it up.
44:58We get a whistle to slow things down.
45:03St. Petersburg's got a lot to like about their game tonight.
45:05Decided advantage in the shot department, but they still trail here in the third.
45:12Trennan's quick stick off the draw, wins possession.
45:16Slides the puck over.
45:18Quick pass to Sturm.
45:20Solid check to slow him down.
45:26Minnesota's got a hold of it against the wall.
45:28Here's a shrug pass to Faber.
45:31And tries to make a diagonal pass to Trennan.
45:35Trennan to the front of the net.
45:37Oh, he kept it out.
45:38I can't believe it.
45:39I feel like he ain't taking no for an answer there, James, right?
45:42I mean, it's like he's throwing everything out in desperation to keep that puck out of the net.
45:47That has got to give his team a real push right now.
45:59Inch in closer to the midway mark of this period.
46:03Minnesota's got a one-goal lead.
46:06Takes the feet at the back end.
46:08Score!
46:20Trennan does a great job of getting to position, net front, James, and then with a quick flick of the
46:24wrist, he buries it.
46:43Seniors are lined up and we are ready to resume.
46:53And they grab possession of the puck after that center ice facing.
46:57St. Petersburg's got the puck along the boards.
47:01Repeats it over.
47:04Moves it around along the half wall.
47:09And he takes the feed.
47:11Oh, and he somehow got left.
47:14Scores!
47:14And I think he put this in on his own.
47:17Well, he did, James.
47:19And this is so deflating when you put it in on your own
47:22and you can just see the body language.
47:24He is not happy.
47:26Oh, that's a really tough goal, James.
47:28You can see the frustration on his face and the body language.
47:31Just thinks he lost track of it as it found the back of the net.
47:43The Bears desperately needed something and they finally made it happen.
47:47Now they're in the final frame here, but they got one back.
47:50And you know what that's like as an opponent when you know that that team is coming and they're away.
47:55There's a lot of urgency and they're a dangerous team right now.
47:58Scrum along the wall.
48:02From the opposite point.
48:05Pass back to the point.
48:08Quick feed to Lozog.
48:12And he takes the pass.
48:14Oh, what a save on the left-timer.
48:17They've really got him under.
48:19He is here now.
48:20Gustafson's got the puck and hangs on for a whistle here in this third period.
48:25Well, he's been outstanding all game, James.
48:27He's the reason why his team is leading in this one.
48:29And Alex with a good decision to get the face off.
48:33Minnesota's got a hold of the puck.
48:36Hughes plays it now.
48:38Shakes off the defender with some nifty moves.
48:41Delayed penalty coming up here.
48:44Quick whistle stops the play.
48:46West Jits getting called for two minutes here by the officials.
48:50When I played, I was a kicker here, James.
48:52And you know when you jumped the boards that you're out there to do a job.
48:55It is your rule to make sure you sign to that offense and you get your team back to even.
49:08But they've got a chance here, a real great opportunity to turn things around.
49:13So let's see what can happen.
49:14Moose it to Pahal.
49:16Good stand-up, ready to play.
49:20On the attack into the offensive end, right up the gut.
49:25Poked away by Pahal.
49:27He's got it behind the net.
49:30Intercepts the Pahs!
49:32Minnesota's been working hard all night, James.
49:34They've been intercepting Pahs with a great stick position,
49:36and it's been a defensive clinic.
49:39They've got to find ways to get to the other side of the puck
49:41and generate some offense.
49:43Good shot!
49:44Textbook stopped by Braznik.
49:46The Wiles have gained control of the puck along the wall.
49:49Score!
49:50Score!
49:51Score!
49:52Score!
49:53Score!
49:54Score!
49:54Score!
49:58I just love these types of ball jams.
50:00I mean, you can see the energy on the bench, the coach.
50:02Everyone is uplifted because these are dirty areas.
50:04These are tough areas.
50:06These are competitive, world-type balls,
50:09and he finds the back of the net because he was willing to pay the price.
50:12Score!
50:16Score!
50:23Score!
50:25Score!
50:26Score!
50:26Minnesota's in the driver's seat now,
50:28a by two in this third period.
50:30Yeah, and it's been a consistent effort from start to finish here, James.
50:33Now, they've got to make sure that they play this last little bit
50:35the same way they started.
50:37Aggressive on the puck, but be cautious when they need to.
50:40Sometimes the simple play is the effective one.
50:47Picked off by Brodie.
50:50He's got it all along the boards.
50:52And the puck's put it away.
50:55St. Petersburg's got a hold of it along the wall.
50:58Slides it to D'Angelo.
51:01Into the offensive end, right up the middle.
51:04With the stop.
51:11Trenin's puck possession has been outstanding tonight,
51:13and any time he's had the puck on his stick,
51:15he's made things happen,
51:16and that's a sign of a great hockey player,
51:18because it's also a sign of good IQ.
51:20He knows how to scan.
51:21He knows how to process.
51:22He takes what's given in terms of distribution,
51:24but also not afraid to shoot the puck.
51:26I love the layers to his game, James.
51:29The reason he's got multiple points tonight.
51:43The Bears have been the busier team in the offensive zone,
51:46but they still trail in the third.
51:53The puck is dropped, and we are back underway.
51:57Moves it quickly over to Eric Sinek.
52:01Minnesota's looking to break out.
52:02Moves it over to Boldy.
52:05And so it breaks away as he shakes the defender.
52:08The Bears have it from their own end.
52:12Takes the puck into the corner of the offensive end.
52:17The Wilds have gained possession off the wall.
52:21Pucks to the front.
52:23Beautiful blocked shot by the defender.
52:26Carries it into the offensive end up the middle.
52:30Off a stick, and they can't connect.
52:32Quick pass to Kalak.
52:34Looks to set up at the point now.
52:37Near the point.
52:39Slides it across.
52:41Scores!
52:42And make it a wild goal game with that tally.
52:46And you can feel it coming, James.
52:47They've been playing way more aggressive.
52:49Their opponent's sticks are getting tight,
52:51and they're panicking a little bit.
52:52I'm telling you, the time is now.
52:54This next shift, they've got to build on that score.
52:56They are in one now.
52:59You can see it in the goaltender's body language.
53:01He isn't happy with that.
53:02He thought he was in good position, square to the puck.
53:04Unfortunately, got it, but not all of it.
53:12St. Petersburg's finally shown some pushback in the third,
53:15and they've got a goal here.
53:16It's amazing, James, how a game can change within the game,
53:20and that happened right there on that last sequence.
53:22Getting to the middle of the ice, fighting for possession,
53:25and that's a sense of urgency late in the third.
53:27Takes the feed from the left side.
53:31Slides the puck down low.
53:33And there's the save.
53:36Grabbed along the boards by Kaprizov.
53:39Here's a short pass, Kaprizov.
53:41And now he angles it across to Erickson.
53:44Oh, great read on the play.
53:48Picked up along the wall by Faber.
53:51Hughes moves the puck.
53:55Passes over to D'Angelo.
53:57Comes soon when they get into the attacking area.
54:00They got a whistle as the puck's frozen.
54:08St. Petersburg's had more shots on goal,
54:10but yet they run into a hot goalie.
54:12They trail late in this third period.
54:15Sunfists want a big draw on their own end.
54:19Graves control, but at the point.
54:22Back to the point he goes.
54:24Puts it on that.
54:25Oh, that's off the blocker.
54:27What a stop by Gustafson.
54:30Takes the feed.
54:33Moved up ahead here in the neutral zone.
54:36Oh, he got all of that.
54:37What a save by Brasic.
54:39A timely save is everything to your team.
54:42And this goaltender, he bails his team out.
54:44To point blank.
54:46And that goes wide.
54:48A chance to blow this one.
54:50And it rings the post.
54:53Minnesota's continuing to push the pace of play in this game.
54:55They've been impressive in the offensive zone.
54:57They do have the lead, but they wanted the extra push in there,
55:00but unfortunately went off the post and out.
55:02The Wilds have it in their own zone.
55:05Steps across the blue line.
55:07St. Petersburg's grabbed a hold of the puck.
55:12Under a minute to go here in regulation time.
55:15There's the whistle icing the call.
55:17Big face off looming.
55:20A critical draw here.
55:27Erickson X won the face off.
55:29And now let's see what they can do.
55:31Goaltender covers up and will get a face off.
55:37A big draw looming here in the offensive zone.
55:47And they take possession here inside the offensive zone.
55:51That's blocked.
55:53Turns it away on the slap shot.
55:55And loses possession after a swollen hit.
55:58And he gets it all over.
56:00And it's teed up with the slapper.
56:02But he turns it aside.
56:05Forces to turnover in the defensive zone.
56:08Obey Covell swooping in on the attack.
56:13Passes it over.
56:17Dishes it off.
56:21St. Petersburg's got it near the point.
56:23Quick feed to Obey Covell.
56:26And that's intercepted by Goldie.
56:29Picked up here in the neutral zone by Oryx Zaneck.
56:34Handles the saucer cast beautifully.
56:37St. Petersburg's got possession to the puck.
56:43Green's a perfect man in the defensive end.
56:47Final buzzer sounds.
56:48And this one's in the box.
56:51And this one is after Tom Hodge to make sure what's to do for you.
56:54Wow, their power play.
56:55I mean, it was so effective.
56:56Their ability to move the puck around the outside,
56:59get the coverage to move exactly where they wanted to,
57:01and then attack.
57:02It was seamless.
57:04And the phones are getting loud once again to salute their morals here, Cheryl.
57:08Well, yeah, this is a lot of fun.
57:09I mean, this is the connection that you see between the fan base and their team.
57:13And it's a tradition, right?
57:14They come out on the ice, and we want to salute them and say thank you for providing energy throughout
57:18the game.
57:19Well, and that brings a fun night of hockey to a conclusion.
57:23And we will say goodbye.
57:25She's Cheryl Pounder.
57:26My name is James Cebulski.
57:28Thanks for joining us.
57:28From all of us here at EA Sports, good night.
57:31Go Oaks.
57:32With nothing.
57:38kanji to raid.
57:40Look out!
57:48by the fans at máximo.
57:49Wow, 이상 all
57:53Can I have a nice moment?
57:54Yay!
57:55How about that?
57:56How about that?
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