Wild Narrow Playoff Gap with Key 3-1 Win Over Coyotes
Minnesota's top line shines as they avenge previous loss and move closer to securing a playoff position.
- The Minnesota Wild secured a significant 3-1 victory against the Arizona Coyotes, marking their fourth consecutive win and advancing them closer to a playoff spot.
- Wild's top line, consisting of Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Matt Boldy, continued their impressive performance, contributing significantly to the victory.
- Marc-Andre Fleury showcased his skills with 25 saves, while the team's penalty kill was perfect, denying all three of Arizona's power-play opportunities.
- The win served as payback for a previous 6-0 loss to the Coyotes and improved the Wild's standing in the Western Conference playoff race.
- Rookie Brock Faber stood out as a top defensive player, further solidifying his case for the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie.