The Minnesota Wild secured a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, with Filip Gustavsson making 23 saves and earning recognition for scoring a historic empty-net goal earlier in the week. This win marks the Wild's impressive start, going 3-0-2 without trailing in any game, a streak that spans 300 regulation minutes.
Marco Rossi opened the scoring, followed by power-play goals from Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. Despite missing key players, the Wild's penalty kill excelled, maintaining a perfect record for the game. Gustavsson's strong performance continues to be a cornerstone for the team's success.