Minnesota Wild Break Seven-Game Losing Streak Under New Coach
Joel Eriksson Ek, Frederick Gaudreau and Matt Boldy score in 3-1 victory over St. Louis Blues
- Minnesota Wild ended a seven-game losing streak by beating the St. Louis Blues 3-1 in their first game under new coach John Hynes.
- Joel Eriksson Ek and Frederick Gaudreau scored in the first period, and Matt Boldy added an insurance goal late in the game.
- Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for his first win in eight starts for Minnesota.
- Colton Parayko netted the Blues' only goal, while Jordan Binnington stopped 34 shots for St. Louis.
- The Wild played with more energy, leading to more offensive chances and better defensive coverage.
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