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.

The Wild now hold a 2-1 series lead. The way they are taking the fight to Vegas with a mature, composed attack should spread confidence throughout the lineup.

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 ...

LAS VEGAS — If you return from a four-day trip to Vegas able to say you broke even, you’re ahead of the game. After as dominating a 30-minute stretch of hockey as they have played this season ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The Wild have lost nine consecutive series, tied for the third-longest streak in NHL history, according to Sportradar. Their skid of eight straight one-and-done appearances is tied for the second ...