Minnesota Wild clinched a tightly contested shootout victory over the Colorado Avalanche, securing a 2-1 win at Xcel Energy Center. The game was marked by strong defensive efforts from the Wild, particularly from goalie Filip Gustavsson, who recorded 27 saves before fending off attempts from star players Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas in the shootout.

Mats Zuccarello's shootout goal, along with a successful attempt from Matt Boldy, propelled the Wild to a crucial win, allowing them to reclaim third place in the Central Division. The victory halted Colorado's six-game winning streak, while Minnesota now sits in a solid wild-card position, eight points ahead of the Flames.