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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.

Mar 17, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Justin Danforth (17) looks for the loose puck against the pad of New Jersey Devils goalie Jake Allen (34) during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images
Mar 17, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Marat Khusnutdinov (92) battles for the puck in front of Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Mar 17, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) bats the puck out of the air against the Minnesota Wild in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Mar 17, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) skates with the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • 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.