Wild Beat Sharks 3-1, Boosting Playoff Hopes

Matt Boldy's crucial third-period goal propels Minnesota Wild closer to a playoff spot as they defeat the NHL's bottom-ranked San Jose Sharks.

Matt Boldy scored the go-ahead goal 18 seconds into the third period, marking his 25th goal of the season.
Minnesota Wild's victory over the San Jose Sharks improves their record to 7-1-3 in their last 11 games, keeping playoff hopes alive.
Kirill Kaprizov contributed with two assists, continuing his record-breaking season with multiple 80-point seasons.
San Jose Sharks' loss extends their losing streak to nine games, solidifying their position at the bottom of the NHL.
The Wild are now nine points behind Vegas for the final wild-card berth in the Western Conference, with 10 games left including a pivotal match against the Golden Knights.