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Very little went right for the No. 5 Gophers (9-1), who lost in three sets to end a 12-match Big Ten road winning streak.

Maybe, just maybe, the thinking went, Novak Djokovic would be just a tad more susceptible to trouble this time around at the Australian Open.

The rest of this season feels doomed. Maybe the Gophers can rally and find a spark, What evidence is there at present that something unexpected is right around the corner?

After shaking off the listless Ducks with a sloppy effort Thursday, the Wild was much crisper in the rematch Saturday - cruising to a 5-1 win at Honda Center that capped off a two-game sweep.

One team on the Williams Arena floor Saturday looked primed for a deep March postseason run. The other looked like it's hanging on the edge of a cliff with one hand.

Four first-period goals set the tone for the Gophers, who have won four games in a row and are sitting well for the end of the season push.

Early bookings suggest it is going to be a good year for vacations.

David "Big Papi" Ortiz is No. 1 for a Twins batter blunder, no question, but a nominee for No. 2 is Graig Nettles.

Abbey Murphy had two goals and Grace Zumwinkle a goal and three assists for Minnesota.

A natural-born hitter, 23-year-old Alex Kirilloff looks ready to take the next step.