Russo's hockey insider: The Wild's week ahead

April 21, 2013 at 4:05AM
Los Angeles Kings' Jeff Carter smiles after his goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ORG XMIT: MIN2013041918415606
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

the wild's week ahead

Sunday: vs. Calgary, 5 p.m. (FSN)

Tuesday: vs. Los Angeles, 7 p.m. (FSN)

Friday: vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. (FSN Plus)

Saturday: at Colorado, 6:30 p.m. (FSN)

Player to watch: Jeff Carter, Los Angeles

Strange season for the Los Angeles Kings sniper. Ranks fourth in the NHL and first in the West with 24 goals but is tied for 384th in the NHL with five assists.

VOICES

« We didn't deserve anything today. Not even a power play. »

— Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom after a 6-1 loss at San Jose on Thursday when the Wild didn't earn a power play.

about the writer

about the writer

More from Sports

See More
card image
Julio Cortez/The Associated Press

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold played third fiddle to a great defense and outstanding running back Kenneth Walker III in Seattle’s win over New England.

card image
card image