Is it the cool fire effect that shoots down from the ceiling? How about the fire that seems to fly from Jerome Iginla’s stick? I’d trade just about anyone on the team to get that particular Wild-Killer wearing Iron Range Red.

Thoughts from the game:

• Our goaltenders concern me more than the lack of depth at center. Backs still lets in the softies and Harding isn’t a reliable backup this year.
• I like the physical presence the enforcers bring to the game. We are now tougher, but need to get some help in net (the offensive problems seem to be getting better).
• Congrats to Benny for number 1 and number 2. Too bad he couldn’t pull off the trick too. Same for Kimmy.
• Good face off night for Koivu (61%), but the rest of the team was horrible.
• Marty, Marty, Marty. Not one of his better recent games. Only -1 in a 5 goal game, though.
• He may be a jerk, but what a night for Phaneuf–one goal, two assists, +4 with 31:02 of ice time. Impressive. Any other night and that would get you the first star.

Next up: Wild versus the Oilers in Edmonton, Monday at 8:30pm (local TV – FSN North)