After a big win over the Colorado Avalanche earlier in the week, the Minnesota Wild had their first chance of the season to clinch a spot in the postseason when they faced the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday, Apr. 1. Things looked good in the beginning with the Wild getting on the board early in the first period, but the Golden Knights had other plans. The Golden Knights extended their lead in the second period, but the Wild were still within two and had hope going into the third. The Wild fought hard throughout the third but couldn't get a comeback started.
LAS VEGAS – The Wild have had two goaltenders finish as finalists for the position's top honor, and they could have another Vezina Trophy candidate this season. Filip Gustavsson continues to rank among the best in the NHL between the pipes, a distinction that makes his slam-dunk debut with the Wild even more impressive. "In hockey all you need is someone to believe in you," Gustavsson said, ...
Chandler Stephenson had a goal and an assist, and Jack Eichel had two assists for Vegas (47-22-7), which had lost two straight. The Golden Knights remained two points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers for first in the Pacific. The Oilers won 6-0 against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. "We stuck with our game," Eichel said.
No | Player | Pos |
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2 | D | |
76 | C | |
12 | LW | |
25 | D | |
26 | C | |
21 | RW | |
24 | D | |
14 | C | |
12 | LW | |
29 | G | |
17 | LW | |
89 | C | |
33 | D | |
32 | G | |
38 | RW | |
90 | LW | |
97 | LW | |
3 | D | |
73 | D | |
4 | D | |
5 | D | |
28 | LW | |
75 | RW | |
15 | C | |
46 | D | |
13 | C | |
70 | C | |
36 | RW |