We're a little over an hour from puck drop tonight. MIke Russo's pre-game blog focused on Matt Cooke’s long-anticipated return from a seven-game suspension. Cooke will skate on the left side of Erik Haula and Justin Fontaine.
“I’ve been ready to go since I haven’t been able to play, so the time is finally here and I just want to go out and battle with my teammates,” Cooke said. “I’ve got a lot of praise for the guys in this room. They’ve done a great job, battling with adversity, up in games, down in games, tough travel. They’ve done a great job and I’m just thankful that I get a chance to go out and play with them again.”
Sharp ties the game in the final minute of the first period. Oh Bryz twitpic.com/e3e4h5 (just realized these never posted)
New friends @ceeflashpee84 and @teddyb_h2o , enjoying #mnwild game tonight. #skol #vikings http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BnPc4NPCIAA3eIM.jpg
Our man @ceeflashpee84 got to ride the zamboni tonight at the #mnwild game! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BnPrBUICQAAXn-_.jpg