nhl Game Recap
Wild Down Washington 3-2 - Match Report
Minnesota needed a shootout to earn a 3-2 victory over Washington on Saturday in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center.
Minnesota won as a +109 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Minnesota got goals from Marcus Foligno, and Mats Zuccarello in the victory. Foligno opened the scoring at 13:55 of the second period.
Kaapo Kahkonen turned in a 29-save effort for the Wild.
Washington got goals from Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Connor McMichael in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Washington got a 21-stop effort from Zach Fucale in the loss.
Minnesota scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Washington went 1-for-5 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Minnesota 31-22 in the game.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ducks. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.