nhl Game Recap
Recap - Wild Defeat Vancouver 5-2
The Wild earned a 5-2 victory over the Canucks on Saturday at Grand Casino Arena.
The Wild were a -178 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.
Jonas Brodin, Vinnie Hinostroza, Marco Rossi, Ryan Hartman, and Vladimir Tarasenko each scored for the Wild in the victory. Tarasenko opened the scoring for Minnesota.
Filip Gustavsson turned in a 26-save effort for the Wild.
Vancouver got a goal from Drew O'Connor(2) in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Thatcher Demko stopped 22 of 26 shots for the Canucks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Minnesota scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Vancouver went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Vancouver outshot Minnesota 28-27 in the game.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Predators. The Canucks will aim to get back on the winning track at Nashville.