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Anaheim Knocks Off Minnesota

Wild doomed by slow start and Bertuzzi's two goals

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 19, 2008 1:09 AM CST
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(Newser) – It took Minnesota a while to get going tonight and it ended up costing them a 4-2 decision against the defending Stanley Cup champs, writes the Star Tribune. The Wild, outshot 12-5 in the first, spotted Anaheim a 3-0 second period lead before scoring two goals in 14 seconds to close within one. Todd Bertuzzi scored twice for Anaheim.

Minnesota didn't have an answer for Bertuzzi and his linemates, Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry, as they combined for nine points. "You can't spot teams a two-, three-goal lead and expect to win," said Wild winger Mark Parrish. Anaheim improved to 12-2-2 since bringing all-world defenseman Scott Niedemayer back from retirement. Backup goalie Jonas Hiller got the win.

Anaheim Ducks' Todd Bertuzzi celebrates his third period goal off Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding in their game Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn. Bertuzzi also scored in the first period as the Ducks beat the Wild 4-2. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Anaheim Ducks' Todd Bertuzzi celebrates his third period goal off Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding in their game Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn. Bertuzzi also scored in the first period as...   (Associated Press)
Anaheim Ducks' goalie Jonas Hiller deflects a shot by the Minnesota Wild in first period of an NHL game Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn. Hiller stopped 25 shots in the Ducks' 4-2 win. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Anaheim Ducks' goalie Jonas Hiller deflects a shot by the Minnesota Wild in first period of an NHL game Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn. Hiller stopped 25 shots in the Ducks' 4-2 win. (AP Photo/Jim...   (Associated Press)
Anaheim Ducks' defenseman Kent Huskins, left, checks Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu, right, of Finland in second period of NHL action Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn. Koivu scored a goal in the Wild's 4-2 loss to the Ducks. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Anaheim Ducks' defenseman Kent Huskins, left, checks Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu, right, of Finland in second period of NHL action Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn. Koivu scored a goal in the...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding, left, loses his helmet as Anaheim Ducks' Todd Bertuzzi, right, trips over him after scoring a goal in first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding, left, loses his helmet as Anaheim Ducks' Todd Bertuzzi, right, trips over him after scoring a goal in first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 in St....   (Associated Press)
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