MINNESOTA SPORTS FAN DAILY: Friday, November 17, 2017

MSF Daily: 11/17/17

How’d We Do/Top Stories?

Devan Dubnyk's shutout streak ended tonight at 195:54…but Wild did defeat Nashville 6-4.

— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) November 17, 2017

Jason Zucker scored with 2:55 left and @mnwild scored four goals in less than six minutes in the third period to beat the Nashville Predators 6-4. https://t.co/mckPqEgyRT pic.twitter.com/1rFT2LaSAx

— KARE 11 (@kare11) November 17, 2017

Jason Zucker extended his goal streak to five games (8-0—8), one shy of the longest such run in @mnwild history set by Brian Rolston from Jan. 21 – Feb. 5, 2008 (6-1—7 in 6 GP). #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/1vuJKNbWZZ

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) November 17, 2017

Same Zucks, same. #YoureGolden pic.twitter.com/mrhzupnnk4

— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 17, 2017

#mnwild launches massive comeback with four, third-period goals to stun Nashville 6-4 at Xcel Energy Center. @JoeCStrib with the crazy details https://t.co/vFsWHh5hl7 pic.twitter.com/a8pyXPWDvf

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 17, 2017

Wild overcome early 3-0 deficit in comeback win over Predators #mnWild pic.twitter.com/UTugO066ku

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 17, 2017

Wild come back from dead during scintillating rally to stun Nashville https://t.co/TBWCZOrDAj

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) November 17, 2017

Who Plays Today?

Tyus Jones describes the pick and pop technique that he and KAT have worked on, and nearly perfected, today after practice pic.twitter.com/YSbGWvq4jJ

— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 16, 2017

So glad the #Twolves/#AllEyesNorth didn't give up on Tyus Jones when the Sixers, Pelicans, and Kings all tried to pry him loose last year.

— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) November 16, 2017

"I see a lot of my game in a guy like @KarlTowns."

-KG on which current @NBA player resembles his game the most. #KGArea21 pic.twitter.com/yNffoykzei

— KG's Area 21 (@KGArea21) November 15, 2017

Minnesota Sports Fan News, Articles, Tweets, Stuff:

Carolina pulling out all the stops to try and beat the Vikings…

But we're onto you…. #SKOL

?: @MNsportsNstuff https://t.co/K7MXjWYYZF

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 16, 2017

The #SKOL should move to Teddy ASAP. I argued why ALOT yesterday:

⚡️ “Making My CASE… for Teddy Bridgewater”https://t.co/sbpMmAprpd

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 16, 2017

3-0. Turn the volume up on ur factory ass speakers: pic.twitter.com/f6BCaiDafp

— Johnny Minnesota (@MNsportsNstuff) November 16, 2017

For those facing Antonio Brown in fantasy this week.. pic.twitter.com/HZuQRctRbn

— Jacob Narloch (@JNarlochMSF) November 17, 2017

I might ❤️ Jason Zucker more than @CarlyAplin does.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 17, 2017

Is tonight “that night” for the #MNWild season?

I know they’ve won a few in a row but this one feels different.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 17, 2017

Ok #MNWild, I ? you.

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 17, 2017

Case Keenum is being propped up by ELITE everything else around him.

Stop being afraid, MN. Teddy is our guy. pic.twitter.com/ViPRexRcw9

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 17, 2017

When Tyus Jones takes the top spot and this becomes a non-talker. https://t.co/GZxCTvCHs7

— Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 16, 2017

? let loose out youngest and most talented son @Vikings

— Hunter Hanowski (@HunterHanowski) November 15, 2017

Others in Minnesota:

The @Timberwolves want to retire Kevin Garnett's number, but owner Glen Taylor says KG has "been a little bit silent on that issue." #NBA https://t.co/4eONYNDNic pic.twitter.com/9Jz2G4aDy2

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) November 17, 2017

#Gophers women's basketball clobbers VCU 108-63 at home, improves to 3-0. Game details from @BloodStrib https://t.co/d6RAlxfNTK pic.twitter.com/X4VY0XqZsT

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 17, 2017

Double trouble: #Vikings' Stefon Diggs-Adam Thielen receiver tandem creating matchup nightmares for opposing defenses @Andrew_Krammer writes https://t.co/4oAsYpcZY7 pic.twitter.com/3yRSo8WC3j

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 17, 2017

Sage Advice: The Goff-Keenum showdown, and how the Vikings slow Todd Gurley. The latest by @SageRosenfels18 !!!

Also, to save 30% on annual subscription through Monday, go to https://t.co/tAjR6j2FcVhttps://t.co/Hnc3RyNuqp

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 16, 2017

As both #Vikings and Rams have learned, teams can often reap rewards from coaching changes https://t.co/PeHO9HvOZf pic.twitter.com/bTd8wcQOhr

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 17, 2017

#Vikings' Kai Forbath is booting for distance, accuracy – he has five field goals of 50+ yards this season. More from Sid Hartman https://t.co/tW4iWCkA1c pic.twitter.com/43jnLSmVhg

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 17, 2017

Fred McNeill confirmed as first case of CTE in a living patient #NFL #Vikings (h/t @cnn & @jeannathomas) https://t.co/hEAOmuY0OG

— The Daily Norseman, a Minnesota Vikings blog (@DailyNorseman) November 16, 2017

Twins radio broadcasts will move back to WCCO https://t.co/H21c6xaP6z

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 16, 2017

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook vows to be ‘better than ever’ following torn ACL https://t.co/0Y7Jr46yFp pic.twitter.com/ZMAykpavIz

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 16, 2017

Vikings’ Teddy Bridgewater talks patience, growth and the prospect of playing again #Vikings https://t.co/8qDNsS1Dom pic.twitter.com/jalUMXI7gV

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) November 16, 2017

If you're betting on who will make the playoffs, the smarter money is on the Timberwolves than the Vikings? https://t.co/GvUk9VUvC0 pic.twitter.com/SgKDFDVIi2

— RandBall (@RandBall) November 16, 2017

#Vikings vs. Patriots in #SuperbowlLII? @markcraignfl explains why it's not totally outlandish. https://t.co/HjpgDGBlVV #NFL pic.twitter.com/43E623Ghcz

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 16, 2017

Teddy Bridgewater says he will 'trust the process' and cheer on Case Keenum, #vikings teammates from sidelines. https://t.co/pPjW9UV5Od pic.twitter.com/hhb6AApfaV

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 16, 2017

"This isn't about me. It's about us." – @teddyb_h2o

?: https://t.co/zxSalTxu0v pic.twitter.com/rd7mAouU3G

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 16, 2017

Tyus Jones one of the keys to Wolves' victory over Spurs, from @BloodStrib https://t.co/9vTxI9tIXD pic.twitter.com/q6c9DoTDJF

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 16, 2017

A first! Instant replay, approved in September for semifinal and Prep Bowl games, was used during the third quarter of today's Nine-Man state semifinal – and resulted in a reversal #mshsl https://t.co/kDn4iliR0z pic.twitter.com/NwdNFo4b0N

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 17, 2017

Last team to rally wins as Holy Angels defeats Winona 26-22 in Class 4A state football semifinals #mshsl https://t.co/lNYoMqOi1p pic.twitter.com/tRTFN2eCEV

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 17, 2017

Antonio Montero accounted for all of Eden Prairie's points – two field goals, two touchdown runs and both extra points – as the Eagles shut out Maple Grove. Next up: the Class 6A Prep Bowl. @David_LaVaque w/ more from US Bank Stadium https://t.co/BqcLrrV7df pic.twitter.com/ASRNfn6kV5

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 17, 2017

No punts, no need for 3rd-down conversions: Two-time 2A champ Caledonia powers past Paynesville. Photos,story: https://t.co/bYOQF3S4sv #mshsl pic.twitter.com/Jw6bxdzuoL

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 17, 2017

'Pretty routine' 4 TDs, 175 yards rushing, 214 passing from Alex Folz leads Spring Grove to first Prep Bowl. Photos, story: https://t.co/lhLmiCdWfg #mshsl pic.twitter.com/xHSJ8OBDH9

— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 16, 2017

Huge thanks to @RussoHockey for letting me break down one of my favorite goaltenders to watch.

On Devan Dunbyk, his shutout streak, and his technique. Via @TheAthleticMIN: https://t.co/CE6B2O7Q9o

— Catherine Silverman (@catmsilverman) November 16, 2017

#mnwild notes: Olofsson continues to stick; Nashville provides big test for red-hot Dubnyk https://t.co/PdEaPnirWT

— The Athletic (@TheAthleticMIN) November 16, 2017

Lauryn Hill references, an introduction of the O.R.T.I.Z. Scale, and plenty of thoughts on several freshly former #MNTwins. You'll find it all in my brand-new post on @TwinsDaily: https://t.co/atT0U7EaFj

— Nick Nelson (@NickNelsonMN) November 17, 2017

Some lunchtime reading at @TwinsDaily: A three bagger of Twins topics from the week https://t.co/n4BgAC0NyL

— Cody Christie (@NoDakTwinsFan) November 16, 2017

GGR 11.16.17 – @RyanBurnsMN and @lukebuer preview the #Gophers final road game of the season against Northwestern. https://t.co/0WAl8v70GM pic.twitter.com/x5e3yqjd6C

— GopherGridiron Radio (@GopherRadio) November 17, 2017

National Stories to Watch:

FINAL: @AB84's 3 TDs leads the @steelers to a #TNF win! #HereWeGo#TENvsPIT pic.twitter.com/U01MPbDEGJ

— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2017

FINAL: Celtics 92, Warriors 88.

All five Celtics starters scored in double-figures as the C's push they winning streak to 14 straight. Brown: 22 points. Horford 18 points, 11 boards. Irving scored 11 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter. pic.twitter.com/UIJ3I9dhqp

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 17, 2017

Week 12 College Football Playoff Rankings:

1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Miami
4. Oklahoma
5. Wisconsin
6. Auburn pic.twitter.com/C06JGe2hwX

— ESPN CollegeFootball (@ESPNCFB) November 15, 2017

Don't look ahead and trip week in college football:

#24 Michigan at #5 Wisconsin
UCLA at #11 USC
#12 TCU at Texas Tech
Navy at #8 Notre Dame
#20 LSU at Tennessee
Virginia at #3 Miami

— DieHards (@DieHards) November 16, 2017

Yes, the fight by the benches was electric and it's always fun to work donnybrook into a story. But big picture for Detroit, Anthony Mantha may have been the real story on Wednesday night: https://t.co/px0SjLE21g via @TheAthleticDET

— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) November 16, 2017

Check out our Week 11 Rankings https://t.co/NFa9WlOG9v

— Dalton Del Don (@daltondeldon) November 14, 2017

Antonio Brown’s Stats

10 receptions
144 yards
3 touchdowns pic.twitter.com/FLa9p8R2n2

— 360°FantasyFootball (@360FFB) November 17, 2017

Week 10's top graded centers pic.twitter.com/R5LvzCu22m

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) November 15, 2017

Social Media:

Dirk Nowitzki on Minnesota and the blueprint for remaking the Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/T5E06w7Daf

— Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) November 16, 2017

Many teams are on FM. But GO 96.3 seemed to interrupt music for baseball. They were unable to turn it around. They needed to make it a sports station, but @KFAN1003 rules that side. https://t.co/QVnX9Vq9Xa

— LaVelle E. Neal III (@LaVelleNeal) November 17, 2017

The Rockets have 90 points … with 37 seconds to play IN THE FIRST HALF

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) November 17, 2017

You can never doubt Dubnyk's memory.

He said he didn't face a shot since Craig Smith going into the first TV timeout.

Yep. Nashville went final 13:40 without a shot

— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) November 17, 2017

Dammit. Homeboy figured out the Matrix. pic.twitter.com/QwZJn8ulke

— Andy (@AndyCarlsonShow) November 17, 2017

@RussoHockey @Dave_Schwartz I never gave up on the Wild, except those 3 times I changed channels because I thought the game was over. At least I’m honest.

— Jerry Moscowitz (@Jerrymos) November 17, 2017

We’re universal in our love of the SkyCam, right?

— Paul Charchian (@PaulCharchian) November 17, 2017

Blessed with the opportunity to get an education at this incredible university!#SkiUMah https://t.co/E8WC6RTIRD

— Emmit Carpenter (@Mit_Carp) November 16, 2017

The Zuckers should keep having babies @CarlyAplin

— LaVelle E. Neal III (@LaVelleNeal) November 17, 2017

Just in case you wanted a visual of @MeatSauce1 and @Chris_Hawkey demonstrating their favorite position. ? pic.twitter.com/SWZArUAQ5w

— Mark Parrish (@MarkDParrish) November 17, 2017

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— Drew Mahowald (@DrewMahowald) November 17, 2017

Letting Teddy get away would be a bigger mistake than letting David Ortiz go. https://t.co/Ge70lO4IIL

— Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne) November 17, 2017

#PowerFoobtall Vic Viramontes @VicViramontes10 @ Riverside City JuCo @RCCTigerFB + @CalFootball Bounceback has rushed 1,158 yds + 15 TDs at QB pic.twitter.com/184IZ13aRV

— JuCo Football Forer (@JuCoFootballACE) November 8, 2017

#Vikings RB Dalvin Cook, who is coming back from that torn ACL, talked to a few of us in the locker room. Just got off his crutches last week, back lifting weights this week. pic.twitter.com/9yivda0eby

— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) November 16, 2017

Based on @statcast Sprint Speed…. If Byron Buxton was given 10 seconds of hang time on a fly ball this his how much ground he could cover pic.twitter.com/3RME1B7BrI

— Daren Willman (@darenw) November 16, 2017

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