Minnesota Wild vs. New York Rangers Recap (OT L)

🏆 Final Score🏆
Minnesota Wild 4 – Rangers 5 (OT)

💬 Water Cooler One-Liner:

The Wild battled to force overtime, but Vincent Trocheck’s tip-in 24 seconds into the extra frame handed Minnesota another frustrating one-point night.

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📊 Quick Hits – Game at a Glance:

• Winner: Vincent Trocheck (OT tip-in from Panarin, 0:24)

• Turning Point: Matt Boldy’s pass and Marco Rossi’s rebound finish to tie it early in the third.

• Standout Stat: The Wild killed off all four Rangers power plays, including a 24-second 5-on-3 in the third.

• Goaltending Anchor: Filip Gustavsson stopped 34 shots, including 17 in the first.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ Johansson Breaks Out: Marcus Johansson had his best performance of the season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists—including a shorty.

2️⃣ PK Redemption: Minnesota’s penalty kill went a perfect 4-for-4, a strong bounce back in a high-pressure game.

3️⃣ Costly Turnovers: Turnovers led to multiple goals against, including the overtime winner. Declan Chisholm’s gaffe and a missed interference call on a disallowed goal stung.

⭐ Three Stars of the Game:

1. ⭐ V. Trocheck (NYR • Center): 1 goal (OT GWG)

2. ⭐ A. Panarin (NYR • LW): 1 goal, 2 assists

3. ⭐ M. Johansson (MIN • LW): 1 goal, 2 assists

📰 Around the Team:

• Kaprizov Update: Cleared for contact and returned to Minnesota for treatment—he may rejoin the lineup as soon as next week.

• Eriksson Ek Timeline: Week six of a 6–8 week recovery. Still skating but no confirmed return date.

• Line Shakeup: Foligno promoted to the top line; Johansson and Nyquist sparked chemistry.

🎯 Stat Spotlight:

• Johansson’s 3-point night ties his season high.

• Nyquist scored for the first time in 16 games and added an assist.

• Rossi hit the 23-goal mark and redeemed an earlier turnover with a key third-period goal.

🔍 What This Win Means:

❌ Slippery Slope – Wild are now 1-3-2 in their last six and barely clinging to wild-card status.

❌ Self-Inflicted Wounds – Multiple turnovers again proved costly.

✅ Signs of Life – The offense created more chances, and the PK was perfect in a playoff-intensity atmosphere.

🔥 Next Up:
• Opponent: @ New York Islanders
• Date: April 4, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM CST
• Where to Watch: FanDuel, 📺 

📬 Final Whistle:
The Wild’s playoff push continues—barely. A strong outing from Johansson and Nyquist was spoiled by late-game mistakes. But with reinforcements possibly on the way, Friday’s game could be pivotal.

📢 Stay tuned to Wild Hockey Insider for pre-game insights and analysis!