nhl Game Recap
New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild Wrap - New York Wins 3-2
The Wild came up short Thursday against the Rangers, falling 3-2.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as -108 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 5.5.
Vincent Trocheck, Braden Schneider, and Jonny Brodzinski each scored for the Rangers in the victory. Trocheck opened the scoring for New York.
Igor Shesterkin turned in a 26-save effort for the Rangers.
Frederick Gaudreau, and Marcus Johansson scored for the Wild, finding the net behind Igor Shesterkin.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 of 31 shots for the Wild, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, New York went 0-for-3, while the Wild were 2-for-4 with the man advantage.
Minnesota lost the shots on goal battle to New York by a margin of 31-28.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blue Jackets. The Wild will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. Louis.