Wild's Overtime Gamble Costs Crucial Point in Playoff Chase

Minnesota's strategy to pull the goalie backfires, resulting in a 2-1 loss to Vegas and jeopardizing their playoff aspirations.

The Minnesota Wild's strategy of pulling their goalie in overtime backfired against the Vegas Golden Knights, resulting in a 2-1 loss and forfeiting a crucial point.
Jonathan Marchessault scored the winning goal for Vegas, his 40th of the season, into an empty net during overtime.
The loss puts the Wild's playoff hopes in jeopardy, with their chances now significantly reduced.
Jack Eichel of the Golden Knights received his first major penalty for spearing Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, which led to a power-play goal for Minnesota.
Despite the setback, the Wild's bold overtime strategy reflects their desperate push for playoff qualification.