Wild's week ahead
Tuesday: vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m. (FSN)
Thursday: at Washington, 6 p.m. (FSN)
Friday: at Carolina, 6 p.m. (FSN)
Player to watch: Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
Three-time Capitals Hart Trophy (NHL MVP) winner is leading the race toward a fifth Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer.
VOICES
« I GUESS WE WERE DUE [BEATING DEVAN DUBNYK]. THE GODS WERE SAYING, 'OK, THIS IS YOUR NIGHT.' »
— Oilers coach Todd Nelson, admitting Edmonton stole a win Tuesday from the Wild and Dubnyk, who had been 5-0 against his old team.
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