The Minnesota Wild bounced back from a tough loss to the Edmonton Oilers by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 at Xcel Energy Center. Kirill Kaprizov shone with two goals, reaching a team-high 20 for the season, while Matt Boldy celebrated his 200th career point. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 20 saves, marking his 1,003rd NHL start, tying him with Patrick Roy for third most in history.

Despite injuries to key players, including Joel Eriksson Ek and Jakub Lauko, the Wild demonstrated resilience. The return of Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin bolstered the team, contributing to a strong performance. The victory improved the Wild's record to 6-0 following regulation losses, showcasing their ability to reset and perform under pressure.