Wild's Losing Streak Continues with 3-2 Loss to Predators

Joel Eriksson Ek Scores Power-Play Goal, Brock Faber Extends Point Streak in Defeat

The Minnesota Wild lost their sixth consecutive game within their division, falling 3-2 to the Nashville Predators after surrendering a third-period lead.
Joel Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal for the Wild, his 33rd in the past three seasons, tying him for 13th in the NHL.
The Wild's Brock Faber extended his point streak to six games, ranking second among NHL rookies with 29 points.
The Wild lost in regulation for the first time when leading after two periods, with a previous record of 14-1-1.
The Wild have acquired defenseman Will Butcher from the Pittsburgh Penguins, adding depth to their blue line.