Wild Edge Avalanche in Shootout to Tighten Central Division Playoff Race

Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson’s stellar performance and Mats Zuccarello’s scoring helped secure a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves during regulation and overtime, then stopped both shootout attempts to lead the Wild to victory.
Mats Zuccarello scored in regulation and the shootout, while Matt Boldy netted the decisive shootout goal for Minnesota.
Joel Kiviranta’s late third-period goal for Colorado tied the game, ending Gustavsson's shutout bid with just over five minutes remaining.
The Wild's win snapped the Avalanche’s six-game winning streak and brought Minnesota within three points of Colorado for third place in the Central Division.
Both teams received strong goaltending, with Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood stopping 22 of 23 shots in regulation and overtime.