Wild fail to maintain momentum
By Lyle Diekmann
Created 04/16/2008 - 12:11am
Like I predicted, Game Four of the series between the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche was decided in regulation.
Unfortunately for the Wild, it was Colorado that was sharp from the start, earning a 5-1 win Tuesday night.
The series, now tied at 2-2, returns to Minnesota for Game 5 Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center.
Hopefully the Wild can get off to a better start and stay out of the penalty box – a place Minnesota skaters spent 111 minutes during Tuesday's loss.
The Twins weren't much better Tuesday night, blowing a 4-1 lead during their 6-4 loss in Detroit.
This time it was Jesse Crain who poured the gasoline on the fire, giving up a game-tying double to Magglio Ordonez and a two-run home run to Miguel Cabrera.
I thought the bullpen might have some issues and they have, costing the Twins at least three wins already this season.