Wild drop a tough one, down 1-0 in series

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With a crowd in excess of 19,000 screaming fans, the Wild put forth a brilliant effort, but in the end it was the experience and poise of the Colorado veterans that sunk them [link]
Wild drop a tough one, down 1-0 in series

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