The message Friday was simple, heard both from coach John Torchetti and from players in the locker room.
Move on.
Or: Don't look back.
To look back would be painful, considering Thursday's defensively-challenged 7-4 loss in New Jersey. Torchetti and the team watched the film, then left it in the past. "We went over the film and went over our adjustments and know we can play a better game," Torchetti said. "We can bring a better effort as a team. And we're looking forward to tomorrow's game.''
They will have to play a lot better to end their recent difficulties at Xcel Energy Center.
But, Torchetti stressed, obsessing over what happened against the Devils isn't the way to go. "We can't sit here as a team and worry about when things go wrong," he said. "What's happening when things go right around here, too? We just have to handle situations better.''
Thursday the Devils scored two quick goals and the Wild was chasing the game the rest of the night.
"We were down 2-0, we got a goal back. We're back in the game and that's what it came down to. The third and fourth goals, we're back in control, had the puck and we have to do a better job with it and make sure we put it in better spots. And if we can't handle a play, or make a play, just eat the puck in that situation and battle from there. Don't just expose it.''
