The Minnesota Wild celebrated the legacy of Ray Shero prior to their thrilling 8-7 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks. Joel Eriksson Ek made a triumphant return to the lineup, scoring four goals, including two critical power-play scores.

His teammate, Kirill Kaprizov, also returned from injury, netting the game-winner just over a minute into overtime, marking his 25th goal of the season. The Wild's victory secured important points in the playoff race, providing a six-point cushion over the Calgary Flames for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.