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Ex-Blackhawks Captain Nick Foligno Scores Twice For Wild But Avalanche Win Series
TL;DR
Nick Foligno scored twice for the Minnesota Wild, giving them a 3-0 lead against the Colorado Avalanche. However, the Avalanche rallied back to win the game in overtime, securing their spot in the Western Conference Finals.
Key points
- Nick Foligno scored twice for the Minnesota Wild.
- The Wild led 3-0 before the Avalanche tied the game.
- Brett Kulak scored the overtime winner for Colorado.
- The Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
- Foligno was traded from the Blackhawks for future considerations.
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On Thursday night, it looked like the Minnesota Wild was going to extend their series with the Colorado Avalanche to a sixth game when Nick Foligno's second of the game made it 3-0 in the first period.
The Colorado Avalanche slowly but surely crawled back into the game, however, and Nathan MacKinnon tied it with 1:23 remaining in regulation. In overtime, Brett Kulak scored to send Colorado to the Western Conference Finals.
The Chicago Blackhawks did Nick Foligno a favor when they traded him for "future considerations" on deadline day. He was able to join his brother for a playoff run, but it is over now.
Foligno has been an incredible NHL player over the years. He had a handful of all-star type years, but has mostly been a great role-player and leader. The Chicago Blackhawks and a lot of their players will be impacted by his presence for a long time.
When Foligno first left the Chicago Blackhawks, the coaching staff and players were honest about how much they were going to miss him. They also stressed that they were happy that he got to go be a part of a winning environment.
"He's been awesome for the organization," Jeff Blashill said. "He's an outstanding human being. I'll miss him personally, and we'll miss him as a group."
Now, Foligno is a free agent who will make a decision about his NHL future over the summer. It's hard not to selfishly desire to see him play with his brother in the NHL for an entire season, but he deserves this chance to make his own decision.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Wild vs Avalanche game?
The final score was 4-3 in favor of the Colorado Avalanche after overtime.
How did Nick Foligno perform in the game against the Avalanche?
Nick Foligno scored two goals for the Minnesota Wild, contributing to a 3-0 lead before the Avalanche made a comeback.
What does Nick Foligno's trade mean for the Blackhawks?
Nick Foligno's trade to the Minnesota Wild allows him to participate in the playoffs, impacting the Chicago Blackhawks as they lose a veteran presence.
