nhl Game Recap
Wild Down Washington 4-2 - Match Report
Frederick Gaudreau was the difference, potting a pair for Minnesota on Thursday as the Wild skated off with a 4-2 victory over the Capitals at Xcel Energy Center.
Bettors who backed the Wild were rewarded as +129 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Minnesota got goals from Frederick Gaudreau(2), Matt Boldy, and Jon Merrill in the victory. Merrill opened the scoring at 6:00 of the first period.
Filip Gustavsson turned in a 28-save effort for the Wild.
Matt Roy, and Brandon Duhaime scored for the Capitals, finding the net behind Filip Gustavsson.
Washington got a 17-stop effort from Charlie Lindgren in the loss.
On the power play, Minnesota went 1-for-2, while the Capitals were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Minnesota lost the shots on goal battle to Washington by a margin of 30-21.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Buffalo.