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Minnesota Wild Clinch Playoff Spot with Dramatic OT Win

Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy deliver clutch goals, while Marc-André Fleury shines in an emotional final regular-season appearance.

Anaheim Ducks' Isac Lundestrom (21) clears the puck as Winnipeg Jets' Cole Perfetti (91) and Alex Iafallo (9) look on during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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Overview

  • The Minnesota Wild secured the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks in their regular-season finale.
  • Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tying goal with 20.9 seconds left in regulation, and Matt Boldy sealed the win with 17.9 seconds remaining in overtime.
  • Retiring goaltender Marc-André Fleury made a surprise overtime appearance, recording five saves and earning the win in what could be his final regular-season game.
  • The Wild will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, marking their return to postseason play after missing last year.
  • The Winnipeg Jets also wrapped up their season with a 2-1 OT win over the Ducks, finishing with a franchise-record 116 points and securing the Presidents' Trophy.