Overview
- Marcus Johansson set up the winner with a cross-ice pass to Joel Eriksson Ek for a right-circle one-timer in the final seconds.
- The Wild led 2-0 on goals by Tyler Pitlick and Ryan Hartman, before Ottawa pulled level with two power-play strikes that included time from a 5-on-3.
- Jesper Wallstedt made 34 saves for Minnesota, while Leevi Merilainen allowed three goals on 25 shots for Ottawa.
- Quinn Hughes, acquired less than 24 hours earlier, did not play and is expected to make his Wild debut Sunday against the Bruins.
- Minnesota recorded a third straight win as Ottawa fell for the fourth time in five games, with the Wild still without Jonas Brodin and Marcus Zuccarello due to injuries.