Dubnyk can't lose as Wild tie franchise record with 9th straight win

Lost in all the hype surrounding the scorching-hot Columbus Blue Jackets and Jaromir Jagr's record-setting week are the Minnesota Wild and Devan Dubnyk.

Dubnyk and his mates went into Montreal on Thursday night, where the Canadiens had only lost twice this year, and came away with a 4-2 win. It was Minnesota's ninth straight win, tying a franchise record.

In a battle between the league's top two goalies, Dubnyk came out on top, making 32 saves on 34 shots. Carey Price stopped 23-of-26 shots he faced. Eric Staal scored his fifth game-winning goal of the season, as he continues to be one of the top offseason signings.

The Wild appeared REALLY happy for Dubnyk. Think it was important to him and his teammates to beat Price?

- Drpon Basu (@ArponBasu) December 23, 2016

Dubnyk is 10-0-2 in his last 12 starts. He's money, and leads the league in goals-against average, save percentage, shutouts, and wins. He's allowed three goals or less in 122 of the 132 games he's played for Minnesota, according to the club.

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