Cullen sparks Wild in 6-3 win over Price, Canadiens
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild have been beset by a bunch of injuries during a sluggish start, including long-term absences for two top forwards.
Matt Cullen led the wakeup call less than five minutes into Thursday night’s game, taking advantage of a Montreal Canadiens team having a lot more trouble early this season.
Cullen scored his first goal of the season on his 41st birthday and added an assist during a three-goal first period, giving the Wild a welcome spark on the way to a 6-3 victory over the Canadiens.
“Something we talked a lot about was, we need to come out with life and energy,” Cullen said, “and tonight was a lot better.”