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Wild Triumph in Overtime Thriller

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The Minnesota Wild secured a dramatic overtime victory against the Nashville Predators. Marcus Johansson scored the game-winner after a last-second equalizer from Steven Stamkos kept the game alive.

Quick read: The Minnesota Wild defeated the Nashville Predators in a thrilling overtime game. Marcus Johansson scored the winning goal after Steven Stamkos tied it up with just 0.3 seconds left in regulation.

Overtime Drama

In a thrilling finish, Marcus Johansson netted the game-winning goal just 3:38 into overtime. The goal came after Predators goalie Justus Annunen accidentally knocked the net off its moorings while trying to defend against a rush. Johansson's initial shot hit the moving net, but he quickly recovered the puck and slid it across the line. After a review, the goal was confirmed, much to the frustration of Nashville's players and coaches.

Last-Second Tie

Nashville's Steven Stamkos managed to tie the game with only 0.3 seconds left in regulation. With Annunen off the ice for an extra attacker, Stamkos scored with a powerful shot from the left side, marking his second goal of the season and 584th overall. This dramatic moment came after defenseman Nick Blankenburg kept the puck in play at the blue line.

Wild's Strong Performance

The Minnesota Wild finished their six-game homestand with back-to-back wins after starting with four losses. Kiril Kaprizov and Zeev Buium both scored power-play goals for the Wild, while goalie Filip Gustavsson made 32 saves to secure the win. Buium's goal gave Minnesota a 2-1 lead late in the second period, deflecting a shot from teammate Brock Faber.

Predators' Tough Night

Nashville's Matthew Wood also scored, but the team struggled after a tough overtime loss to Vancouver just a day earlier. Annunen stopped 22 shots in his third game of the season, but it wasn't enough to clinch a win against the Wild.