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Wild Snatch Point in LA After Four Comebacks
4 Jan
Summary
- Minnesota rallied four times to force overtime against Los Angeles.
- Jesper Wallstedt made 34 saves but lost in a shootout.
- The Wild play a rematch against the Kings on Monday.
The Minnesota Wild earned a single point in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings, marking their third shootout defeat this season. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, recently named to Sweden's Olympic team, made 34 saves but ultimately conceded shootout goals. The team demonstrated resilience, erasing a one-goal deficit four separate times throughout the game.
Key goals came from Jake Middleton, Joel Eriksson Ek, Brock Faber, and Matt Boldy, with Boldy forcing overtime with under three minutes remaining in regulation. Despite the strong offensive push and a successful penalty kill in overtime, the Wild were unable to secure the victory in the shootout.
Coach John Hynes acknowledged the need for sharper play, particularly in their own end, while emphasizing the challenge of sustained offensive pressure. The Wild are scheduled for a rematch against the Kings on Monday night before concluding their seven-game western road trip.
