nhl Game Recap
Minnesota Wild vs Detroit Red Wings Recap - Wild Win 7-1
Minnesota got a pair of goals from Matt Dumba as the Wild skated to a 7-1 victory over Detroit on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena.
The Wild were a -225 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Minnesota got goals from Matt Dumba(2), Jordan Greenway, Ryan Hartman, Ryan Donato, Eric Staal, and Kevin Fiala in the victory. Hartman opened the scoring at 7:52 of the first period.
Alex Stalock turned in a 25-save effort for the Wild.
Detroit got a goal from Anthony Mantha in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Jimmy Howard stopped 12 of 17 shots for the Red Wings, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Minnesota went 1-for-4, while the Red Wings were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Minnesota lost the shots on goal battle to Detroit by a margin of 26-26.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blue Jackets. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track at Ottawa.