Tuesday's Page 2 tipsheet
December 12, 2017 at 5:47AM
KNOW THIS
From the start of the 2015-16 NHL season, when the league went to a 3-on-3 overtime system, until the beginning of December, the Wild went 5-17 in games that were decided during the five-minute overtime period. Since Dec. 2, Minnesota is 3-0 in overtime.
WATCH THIS
For all the hype and improvements, the 76ers enter Tuesday's game against the Wolves with a 13-13 record. The less-hyped 16-11 Wolves will try to continue to trust their own process. 8:30 p.m., ESPN and FSN.
RANDOM FANDOM
"If the Vikings are missing two, three or four starters on the offensive line, Keenum is going to be running for his life or dumping the ball short, much like Teddy in 2015 and Sam in 2016. That won't win playoff games."
"amused83" commenting on startribune.com.
TWEETED
"Nick Foles and Eagles have #1 seed. Case Keenum and Vikings have #2. Jared Goff and Rams have #3 seed. All were quarterbacks under Jeff Fisher during the previous 3 seasons."
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Vikings
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell refines offense ahead of first game against old friend Sean McVay
O’Connell was an assistant coach for the Rams and McVay, and the teams will meet Thursday night with little prep time.
