In a thrilling contest at Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers edged out the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in overtime, a game characterized by crucial turnovers and missed opportunities. Early in the third period, Marco Rossi equalized for the Wild, only to have Vincent Trocheck net the game-winner for the Rangers in the extra frame. This victory pushed the Rangers into a tie for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Wild remained in eighth place in the West, tied with the idle St. Louis Blues.

Both teams displayed moments of brilliance, yet a series of self-inflicted mistakes plagued their efforts. Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves, while Filip Gustavsson of the Wild was under constant fire, finishing with 34 saves. The game saw multiple lead changes, with key contributions from players like Artemi Panarin and Marcus Johansson, who had a goal and two assists for Minnesota. The Wild's next challenge comes against the New York Islanders.