Wild Defeat Kings 3-1 to Strengthen Playoff Position

Mats Zuccarello's late power-play goal and key contributions from Ryan Hartman ended Los Angeles' five-game win streak.

Mats Zuccarello scored the game-winning power-play goal with 4:38 left in the third period, marking his 100th goal with the Wild.
Ryan Hartman contributed a power-play goal and an assist, reaching his 300th career point in the process.
Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves for the Wild, while Darcy Kuemper stopped 19 shots for the Kings, ending his shutout streak at 176 minutes.
The Wild went 2-for-3 on the power play, showcasing offensive efficiency, while the Kings managed only 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Minnesota remains in the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference with an eight-point cushion, while Los Angeles stays one point behind Edmonton for second place in the Pacific Division.