Devils Sweep Wild in Home-and-Home Series with 3-2 Shootout Win

New Jersey solidifies its playoff position in the Metropolitan Division, while Minnesota's struggles continue as they risk falling in the Western Conference standings.

The New Jersey Devils secured a 3-2 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild on March 31, completing a sweep of their home-and-home series.
Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout for the Devils, while Matt Boldy's attempt for the Wild hit the crossbar.
Luke Hughes and Nico Hischier scored in regulation for New Jersey, while Vinnie Hinostroza and Boldy tallied for Minnesota.
The Wild have lost four of their last five games and could drop to the second wild card spot in the Western Conference if the St. Louis Blues win their next game.
Injured Wild stars Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek are traveling with the team but are not expected to return during the current road trip.