Overview
- Marco Rossi scored the game-winning goal 58 seconds into overtime on a 4-on-3 power play, securing the Wild's first regulation win against Jake Oettinger.
- Matt Boldy played a pivotal role with a goal and an assist, including setting up Marcus Foligno's go-ahead goal in the third period.
- Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for Minnesota, while Jake Oettinger stopped 38 shots for Dallas in a hard-fought goaltending duel.
- The Wild remain without key players Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Jake Middleton due to injuries but showcased resilience and depth in the victory.
- With four games left, including a key matchup against Calgary on Friday, Minnesota holds a six-point lead over the Flames for the final Western Conference playoff spot.