The clutch play of the Wild’s most skilled players gave them a chance to take a 3-1 lead in this series. Vegas’ relentlessness allowed the Golden Knights to tie it.

Just have a team game.” Vegas got 17 saves from starting goalie Adin Hill, who was lifted after 40 minutes. Akira Schmid came on in relief and stopped nine Wild shots in the third period.

Gustavsson finished the night with 30 saves, including nine on Vegas power plays — all of which the Wild successfully killed. Game 4 is at 3 p.m. CT Saturday in St. Paul, and a win would put the ...

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno, left, and center Gustav Nyquist (41) celebrate Foligno’s goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL ...

Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first period of Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights ...

The duo of Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov led the way as the Wild took advantage of a rash of Vegas turnovers, jumping out to a commanding lead on the way to a 5-2 win Monday night in Game 2 of ...

Vegas wins game six, eliminates Wild from playoffs by: Grant Sweeter Posted: May 1, 2025 / 10:42 PM CDT Updated: May 1, 2025 / 10:42 PM CDT ST.

HOW TO WATCH WHAT: Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild, Game 3, NHL Western Conference playoffs, series is tied at 1-apiece WHEN: 9 p.m. EDT Thursday WHERE: Xcel Energy Center, in Saint Paul ...

After never leading in Game 1 of the series — a 4-2 loss in Las Vegas — the Wild have not trailed, winning Game 2 by a 5-2 count after taking a 4-0 lead on Tuesday, and grabbing leads of 2-0 ...

The Wild have had the better goalie in this series, as well. Filip Gustavsson made 42 saves in Game 4, often brilliant against a Vegas team that had its most offensive-zone time in the series.

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) celebrates after scoring against Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson during the third period of Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff ...