Wallstedt Makes 35 Saves as Wild Beat Ducks 3-2 in Regular Season Finale
Final Score
Minnesota Wild 3 - 2 Anaheim Ducks
Result: Minnesota Wild win by 1 goal
Status: Finished
Match Summary
The Minnesota Wild finished their regular season with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night in St. Paul. Rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 35 saves in what served as a playoff audition for the Wild, while Hunter Haight scored his first career goal. The Ducks, already clinched for the playoffs, suffered their sixth loss in their last eight games.
Key Events
- 1st Period – Mason McTavish scored on a power play for the Ducks
- 2nd Period – Hunter Haight scored his first career NHL goal from the slot for the Wild
- 2nd Period – Danila Yurov scored for the Wild
- 3rd Period – Robby Fabbri scored for the Wild
- 3rd Period (19:15) – Mason McTavish scored on a tip-in with 45 seconds remaining for the Ducks
Basic Stats
Minnesota Wild: 35 saves (Wallstedt)
Anaheim Ducks: 2 goals
Highlights
Watch Highlights: Available on ESPN and NHL.com
Match Context
Tournament: NHL Regular Season Stage: Regular Season Finale Minnesota Wild record: 46-24-12 (23-10-8 Home) Anaheim Ducks record: 42-33-6 (18-20-2 Away) The Wild have won 21 of their last 22 games against the Ducks, including eight consecutive victories. Minnesota will face Dallas in the first round of the playoffs starting Saturday or Sunday. Anaheim concludes their regular season at Nashville on Thursday.
Stage: Regular Season Finale Minnesota Wild record: 46-24-12 (23-10-8 Home) Anaheim Ducks record: 42-33-6 (18-20-2 Away) The Wild have won 21 of their last 22 games against the Ducks, including eight consecutive victories. Minnesota will face Dallas in the first round of the playoffs starting Saturday or Sunday. Anaheim concludes their regular season at Nashville on Thursday.