The Minnesota Wild continued their impressive performance with a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, extending their point streak to five games. This win marked their third consecutive victory and a strong 10-1-2 record over their last 13 matches.
Hughes Shines with 4 Assists
Defenseman Quinn Hughes played a crucial role in the game, contributing four assists. Hughes has now recorded 11 points, including one goal and ten assists, in just ten games since joining the Wild from the Vancouver Canucks on December 12.
Key Performers and Events
Several players made significant contributions to the Wild’s success:
- Danila Yurov scored two goals.
- Yakov Trenin provided one goal and one assist.
- Joel Eriksson Ek added two assists.
- Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves and was recently named to Team Sweden for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
The game began with a power play for the Wild at 5:29 in the first period. They capitalized quickly, scoring just ten seconds into the advantage. Kirill Kaprizov netted the first goal at 5:39 after a scramble in front of the net.
The second period saw Yurov increase the lead to 2-0 at 8:10, with Hughes assisting on a play that involved deflections off multiple players. The Ducks answered back shortly after, with Beckett Sennecke cutting the deficit to 2-1 at 13:46. He scored his 13th goal of the season with a spinning wrist shot.
Wild Regain Control
Less than a minute later, the Wild regained their two-goal advantage. Hughes assisted on Trenin’s one-timer for a 3-1 lead. Yurov then scored his second goal of the night in the third period, pushing the lead to 4-1. Nico Sturm capped the scoring for the Wild with a goal at 15:02, making it 5-1. Troy Terry scored a late goal for the Ducks, resulting in a final score of 5-2.
Upcoming Challenges
The Wild currently hold a record of 25 wins, 10 losses, and 7 ties, while the Ducks sit at 21 wins, 17 losses, and 3 ties. The Ducks, struggling with a five-game losing streak, will look to bounce back in their upcoming match.
As the season progresses, the Wild will aim to maintain their momentum and strengthen their playoff position, bolstered by outstanding performances from players like Hughes.
