Wild Exploit Stars' Goalie Weakness, Flip Series

0:00On April 25th, the Minnesota Wilder down two games to one against the Dallas Stars after a tough double overtime loss in Game 3. They've lit the lamp 10 times on Stars' goalie, Jake Odinger so far, with five of those goals sneaking past his blocker side. That's a clear pattern they're starting to exploit. This weakness isn't new. It's shown up all regular season, especially high on that blocker, where shooters had the most success. Experts point to Odinger's wide, low stance making it tough for him to reach those spots clean, and four out of five wild goals beat him without. Deflections. Wild fans might feel the pressure, but there's real hope here since they've cracked the code somewhat. The big issue? Getting pucks to the dangerous middle of the ice. Stars clamped down hard in Game 3, forcing Minnesota shots from the outside. Shot charts back it up. Even strength and power plays saw fewer chances from the slot. In Game 1, the wild drive working low to high, feeding guys like Joel Erickson-Eck for goals, but Dallas suggested quick.

1:01If they keep hammering that blocker and break through to the middle again, especially firing up that power play, this series could flip fast for the wild. Stay locked in with NHL News Today, AI-powered updates.