nhl Game Recap
Wild Down Anaheim 5-1 - Match Report
Minnesota got a pair of goals from Mikael Granlund as the Wild skated to a 5-1 victory over Anaheim on Friday at Honda Center.
The Wild were a +104 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Minnesota got goals from Mikael Granlund(2), Jason Zucker, Jonas Brodin, and Jordan Greenway in the victory. Greenway opened the scoring at 1:48 of the first period.
Alex Stalock turned in a 20-save effort for the Wild.
Anaheim got a goal from Pontus Aberg in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
John Gibson stopped 38 of 43 shots for the Ducks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Minnesota went 0-for-4, while the Ducks were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
Anaheim lost the shots on goal battle to Minnesota by a margin of 43-21.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blues. The Ducks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Nashville.