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Sturm's Solid Season with a Playoff Spark | NHL News
Nico Sturm’s Minnesota Wild season was a tale of resilience and quiet consistency—starting with a brutal back injury that sidelined him for the first month, he bounced back with a solid, if unremarkable, regular season: 11 points (5G, 6A), 55 hits, 19 blocked shots, and a C grade, anchored by elite faceoff wins (over 55%) but lacking standout offense. In the playoffs, he stepped up—5 points (1G, 4A) in 8 games, 17 hits, and a C+—proving he could elevate his game when it mattered most. Overall? A low C+, a dependable fourth-liner whose physicality and faceoff prowess kept him relevant, but…
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