In a thrilling matchup, the Minnesota Wild overcame the Washington Capitals 4-3, with Marco Rossi tying the game in the third period and Matt Boldy clinching the shootout victory. Rossi's goal came shortly after a disallowed score by Tom Wilson, showcasing the Wild's resilience in the absence of injured captain Jared Spurgeon.
Despite missing key players like Spurgeon and leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov, the Wild found a way to secure their first win without them. Yakov Trenin's short-handed goal, along with Ryan Hartman's first goal since November, aided in the victory, while Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves in goal.
On the other side, Alex Ovechkin netted his 871st career goal, inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. The Capitals struggled to regain momentum after Wilson's goal was disallowed, despite solid performances from Ovechkin and Martin Fehervary. The game marked the Capitals' first shootout of the season as they prepare to face the New York Rangers next.
