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After shootout loss to Flyers, Wild coach John Hynes has words for his team

The Minnesota Wild fell to the Flyers 3-2 in a shootout at home on Thursday, marking their second home loss to a non-playoff opponent since the Olympic break.
Lethargic play plagued the team as they fell behind in the first period and surrendered a third-period lead, compounded by penalties for too many men on the ice and a 5-minute extra session infraction.
Star defenseman Quinn Hughes recorded two assists, giving him 60 in 60 games, but admitted an overtime turnover led to a penalty that hampered the team's chances.
Wild coach John Hynes stated "winning is not inevitable" after his team earned one point, emphasizing the team must commit to direct, stingy defensive play to compete.
With 14 games remaining in the regular season, the Minnesota Wild are learning that the final 20 percent of effort differentiates winning from losing as they prepare for the stretch run.

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After shootout loss to Flyers, Wild coach John Hynes has words for his team

The once-popular writer and actor Woody Allen once opined that “80 percent of success is just showing up.” Even with their playoff spot all but locked, and the third-highest points in the NHL on their résumé, the Minnesota Wild are learning that the final 20% after you show up is what can make the difference between winning and losing. In a 3-2 shootout loss to a Philadelphia team almost certain to miss the playoffs on Thursday, the Wild were le…

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