Another collapse, with champs on deck

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Trailing in the third period and sick of getting booed at home, the Minnesota Wild took it out on the Sharks.

Kyle Brodziak scored twice and Brent Burns had the winner in the Wild's 5-3 comeback victory over the Sharks on Wednesday night.

The Wild trailed 3-2 and appeared headed toward another home loss after not capitalizing on a 4-minute power play to start the third period.

But Chuck Kobasew, Burns and Brodziak then scored in a 5-minute span.

Joe Thornton, Devin Setoguchi and Patrick Marleau scored for San Jose, which has allowed seven third-period goals in its last two games.

"It's unacceptable," Thornton said. "It's ridiculous now. That's not how you're going to win games and win the postseason."

The Sharks were rolling after winning four straight. But a 4-0 loss to the Kings on Monday and Wednesday's meltdown killed that momentum.

Four of the five goals scored by the Wild came directly in front of the net.

"Disappointed with our net play, not only in the net, but around the net," Sharks coach Todd McLellan said. "We need to be much more authoritative."

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Today's game

Who: Sharks (19-13-5) vs. Blackhawks (20-15-3)

When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Chicago

TV/Radio: CSNCA/98.5

Of note: Champs, Sharks tied for fifth in West.