🔥 NHL LIVE 2025-26! New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild | | Full Game Live | October 20, 2025
This city’s been buzzing all day and it’s time to finally see what’s up. The Rangers win the opening face off and we are underway with this one. takes a shot and he gets just enough of it with the glove and keeps it out. Minnesota’s got the puck behind the net. Capri’s taking it from his own end. Moves it over to Erikson. Here’s a shot. Oh, how did he get a piece of that? The Rangers are in transition. Picked up along the wall by Panaran. The Wild have the puck against the boards. [Applause] slides it diagonally to Capricov and that’s broken up and loses possession after a stolen hit the side of the post and stays out a huge opportunity to go ahead in this game James but it hits the pipe and out now they’re chasing big time stop there quick pass to Troche radishes got it along the boards and gets it deep inside the offensive zone allowing them to get a breather Johnson for the puck and it’s knocked away. New York’s gained possession along the boards. Broken up at center by Capriov. New York’s looking to break out. Quick pass across to Capric through the neutral zone now picking up steam. Puck dumped in. Now over to Rossi and they’re off to the races for the loose puck. Oh, we’ll get some tired defenders as icing is the call. Stir found his rhythm here as we look at that last save. I I mean, he has to be so on the mark right now. Two position to be able to make it. His read is perfect. He’s tracking well. You have to be quick and athletic to make that one. Lots of time left in this period. Still no score in this one. Minnesota’s got the win off that draw. So much time and practice working on Dzone faceoffs and this is exactly why coming off an icing you win it and you have the opportunity to get out and get a change. The Rangers have it from their own end. Great read in the offensive zone scores and they are on the board quickly in this one. That’s because they were ready, James. I I mean the first five strides right from puck drop were urgent and when you’re aggressive and you are urgent on the puck you find a way to put it in. When you watch this play from start to finish I think of one word and that’s attack. James he does a great job when he’s in defensive posture to know when that puck is coming and intercepts it. He’s attacking, he’s driving, he’s finding ways to possess and then finishing it off with a goal. That is a complete play. The Wild have the game’s first goal just minutes into this one. Well, and it’s so different when you’re playing with the lead versus playing without it, James. Especially when you’re in the away bar and now you’ve silenced the crowd and you have all the momentum in your favor. They’ve got numbers here. Minnesota’s got control of it now from their own end. Moves it to Hartman and that counts off one of his teammates in front. And a great save. Oh, what a save there, James. I mean, that situational awareness at its finest, knowing exactly where the threat is in that slow spot and taking all the space away. And skilled use of the stick to poke the puck away. Puts it on in. And he catches that one with the glove. The Rangers are playing from the defensive zone. Minnesota’s got a hold of the puck now. Middleton’s got it in the defensive end. Taken by Johansson. Great positioning in the defensive end. Slides it over to Bronzinski. Here’s a short pass to Becca. Minnesota’s got the puck along the wall. Picked up along the boards by Ericson. The Rangers have it on the offensive end. How did he stop that one? This is a great reactive save. I mean, he sees the puck at the last second and is able to get his body in front of it. That is tough. Not easy to do. He found it and he made the save. Lots of time left in this period. Minnesota’s ahead one- nothing. Ross won the draw here in their own zone. Minnesota’s got it in their own zone. Oh, he caught him in the open ice. Some players get into the game by physically engaging early. There’s a fine line there, but that was executed perfectly. Moves the puck to Baldi. Moves it quickly over to Rossi and that’s picked off in the neutral zone by Edstrom. Minnesota’s got it from behind the net and that’s just out of reach. Minnesota’s got possession at center. Grabbed in the open ice by Spurgeon. fires it. Too much congestion. Blocks the shot. Taken along the wall by the Rangers scoop it up along the boards. Here’s a chance and he gets in front of that. Minnesota’s got it in their own zone. Works it across to Sucarello. Slides the puck over. Great poke check on the reach and he serves it across to Sabinad. Turns it over. Slides the puck across to Middleton. Good shot. Big time stop. And they’ll cover it up. Forcing a stoppage in play. Minnesota’s had the shot advantages and they also have the lead. [Applause] offenses on face off and he wins the draw. Deflected and how did that stay out? Wow, the stick there. Back underway as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone. The Wild have it on the attack. Puff grab by Troche. Quick feed to Paneran. Minnesota’s got the puck. The Wild have it in their own zone. Quick pass to Broaddin across the line from center. Redirected off a stick. Moves it to Capric. Paneran’s got the puck through the neutral zone. Angles it over to Capriov. Minnesota’s caught the puck against the boards. Oh, he will call that friendly fire as it goes off one of his teammates. The Rangers will play it in their own end. Gets it over to Paneran. New York through center now in the offensive end. The Wild have gained control of the puck in their own zone. Through the open eyes, they’re picking up steam. Shot the blocker saved by Shurken. There’s the collision along the right side into the offensive zone. Shot. Shuts him down. Looks to make a play over to Capriov. Minnesota’s on the attack. Takes the pass right up and got into the attacking zone. Oh, love the defensive stick work there to put that one away. Good fight for the puck along the boards. The Wild have gained control of the puck along the wall and we’re going to get a face off after the offside. Minnesota’s open things up here in the first as a result of their offense tonight. Carson’s won the draw center. Here’s a short pass to Prot. Huge steal in his own end. The Wild have position along the boards. gaining momentum along the wing. Dumps it in. The Rangers take possession in the defensive end. Parson’s picking up steam. Sends it into the offensive zone. Trying to clear the puck from his own end. And now it’s grabbed by Hartman. And he passes it up ahead to Johansson. And there’s the save. Puck sails onto the bench, sending a few people ducking. More than half the period left to play. We’ve got a one- nothing hockey game thus far. Miller’s quick stick lands from the puck here at center. Gets the puck in deep. The Wild have taken possession along the wall. From the open ice, they gain the line. Routine save made by Shurken. New York’s got the puck in their own end. Here they come inside the neutral zone. Penalty coming up. Shot and he had an answer with that save. There’s the whistle and here’s the call. Credits going off for a pair for crosschecking. With a onegoal lead, there’s a small margin of error, James. And to protect it, you can’t be in the box. Now they’re short-handed and they got to find a way to kill it off. The Rangers get their man advantage unit out there for the first time tonight. Well, they earn this a power play, James, through hard work. And it’s an opportunity to even the score here. They need to find a way to execute and get back to the even score. STS carrying it ahead. Moses quickly over to Kulie. Oh, shoot. Hit against the wall. And you know they felt that one. Well, and that’s a tone setter. That’s sending a message to every player on your team. Get involved physically. Pay the price. Use your body and get the puck. Minnesota’s got a hold of it against the wall. Puck cleared from the defensive end. The Rangers have it behind the cage. Kyle’s got the puck in his own zone. Minnesota’s penalty killers get a hold of it. Scooped up along the wall by Brinski. Minnesota’s got possession of the puck. Takes the feed. Power that James. I mean, when you jump over the board and you’re that unit, you know that your team needs you. No better way to come up clutch with a ton of confidence and fill the back of the net. Coaches always say, “Have your stick on the ice and good things will come.” Well, this is one of those examples, James, and good defensive posture. Have the stick on the ice, good quick hands to be able to intercept the pass. And that miscue by the opponent leads into the back of the net. The Rangers gave one up early here in period number one, but almost as quickly they get it right back. Well, they stayed the course here and halfway through the period, I feel like they’re just finding their legs and they’re getting into rhythm. Sometimes it takes a little butt to get into it here, James, they found it. Both sides digging into that puck on the wall. Slides the puck across. New York’s got it across the line. Great use of the twig as he puts that one away. Steps across the line and on the attack down the right side. New York’s got a hold of the puck. Quick feed to Paneran. Sends the pass across the ice. Minnesota’s going to play the puck from behind the cage. Both sides mixed up for that battle for the puck along the wall. tries to feed it over to Sucarello. Gustin’s got the puck and he’s going to hang on. Well, the goal line does not go on and no one can believe it. James, we’re going to have another look at it. Man, was that ever electric. This is unbelievable that he can get to this puck. You think it’s in the net, then he comes out of nowhere with a sprawling athletic save. Still lots of time left here in this frame. It’s all tied up. New York’s got the puck inside the offensive zone and he poops that one out as he gets a piece of the ball. What a save. And they always say chance favors a prepared mind here. And this is a product of preparation here, James. You can’t see the puck. You know, you got to find it. You got to find it somehow. You trap, you make the save. [Applause] Some last second communication before both teams get ready to drop the puck here. Play resumes as they win the draw here inside the offensive zone. Passes it over to Schneider. Here’s a shot. Makes the save on the slapper. Goender covers it up. We get a whistle to slow things down. [Applause] And a solid job tying up his opponent. Slides it down the length to Johansson. Sends the pass over. Oh, the sauce on that pass. Takes the shot. Parson’s moving the puck to his own zone. Quick pass to Johansson. Fires it on net. Oh, I thought he was going to be beaten and he somehow got a piece of that. Well, a nice save by the goalender and even better is that he redirects the puck to the corner to safety. Slides and across and there’s a great play by Crestman. Loose cut battle along the boards. Taken by Broine moves it to Favor. [Applause] front and that goes off someone in front that doesn’t reach the net and the puck’s knocked loose. Sends one up to Miller and he takes the feed. Rams control of it at the point. Minnesota’s gained possession along the boards. Feeds the puck over to Bosian. Here they come on the attack. Oh, excellent use of the stick as he knocks that one away. What a save. Streing through center, they go on the attack. The Wild have the puck in their own end. Here’s a chance. The Rangers gain control the puck against the wall. Here’s a short pass to Broaddin. Takes the hit. He goes down to the ice and coughs up the puck. And he comes up with the stop there. There’s the whistle. will get a face off after the goalie covers up. More than half the period has gone by. Hope you’re enjoying this one. The next goal could be a big one as we are tied. And with the centers tied up, he swoops in to take possession. And the goalender grabs that one for a whistle to try to slow things down here. Officials getting ready to drop the puck to get play back underway. New York’s got the puck after winning the defensive zone faceoff. Scores a timely finish and they’ve taken the lead. Sometimes you can feel momentum swing, James. You can tell that they’re playing with more confidence and as a result they get a little puck pluck and they put it in. Great job for him to have a stick on the ice and get his feet moving right away for that quick pick. And then he gets going north and they wind up with a goal. He’s going to get an assist on his efforts here. [Applause] The Wild have really come to play here in the back half of the first now leading by one. And you can certainly tell what the game plan has been. It’s put pucks to net. They’ve been doing it very well. They’ve been effective at it and they’re dominating the shot share. P picked up by Schneider. Oh my. Oh, great save and a beauty on the play. sends it in on the attack. Grabbed along the board by Felino. Oh, the block on. What a stop by Shooken. I would have lost the puck two times by the time that I’ve been handled like that by the coverage. I I mean, but he does it. He just knows how to move and maneuver his body around the puck. He can shield it and he maintains possession for a great shot on net. Picking up momentum across the zone here on the right side. Fires it. Oh, look. Save and a beauty. Puck is frozen and we get a stoppage in play. Minnesota’s holding a noticeable edge in the shot department here in the first and they lead as a result. Troche’s won the draw. They’ll look to set up. Shots him down. Spurgeon’s lugging the puck through center along the wing. Moves it to the middle. Great defensive play to pick off the pass. Big time stop there. Shurkens going to hang on for a whistle. Well past the midway mark of this period. Minnesota’s got a slim lead. They lead it 2-1. Play resumes here as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone from Sun. They get into the attacking area. The Rangers ready to go on the attack. What a glove save by Gustin. Goender hangs on for the whistle. Centers glide into the dodge. We’re ready to get things back going again. And they’ll start in possession offer to Baldi. New York’s got control of it now from their own end. Feeds it on over to the Premier. Good heads up defensive play as he extends the stick. Minnesota’s got the puck along the wall right up the gut into the offensive end and he makes the easy save. Great positioning by the goalender to redirect it to the corner getting it out of danger. Looking to make something happen along the boards and he loses possession to the puck after trying to make one too many moves. Oh, I know what he was trying to do there, James. He thought he had it with that move, but he created some space for himself, but unfortunately loses the handle and it dies on his stick. Ross has got it for the neutral zone. Slides it across to Bronzinski. Moves it quickly over to Becca. Oh, great play to sideep the poke chip. Quick feed to Baldi. sends a pass over. Strong use of the body to force the puck loose. Who’s it in front? Oh, and he comes up with a stop. Gustoson’s going to hang on to the puck for a whistle. [Applause] Past the midway mark of the frame. We’ve got a 2-1 game. The Rangers win the face off. Makes the save. Minnesota’s got the puck in the defensive end. Handles the pass. And now they look to make something happen from the neutral zone. and he put the puck into the offensive end. Quick pass to Edstrom up the neutral zone now and they’re going to walk for a line change after sending the puck in. Directs it on over to Favor. Lays into the body on the play. Throws it in. Moves the puck up to Felino. Takes it up center. The Rangers have a hold of it in the defensive zone. Here they come up along the wing. The Wild have gained possession off the wall. Handles the puck and they’ll dump it in. Picked up along the wall by Felino. Can’t get a hold of that pass. Can’t hang on to the biscuit after that. P scooped up by Miller. reaches out and uses the stick. Moves it to protein. Pass across to Trinidon. Here’s the chance to set up now. Blocked and he may have just stopped a goal. I think he did, James. I mean, you got to protect the house, especially when it’s a great threat shot like that. And he finds a way to get in front of that and quick. Huge play in his own end to come up with the pop. Well, that play didn’t go his way, James. He tried a little bit too much there. When you’re trailing a game, I get you want to try and do a little bit extra and try and create some offense, but unfortunately that didn’t work out. And that’s broken up with a stick in front. And now he passes it to Felo. Tries to get the puck over to Prod. Minnesota’s ready to go on the attack. And he makes the save and that some hot sauce on that one. Late going of this period, it’s a 2-1 game. Troche’s won the draw inside his own end. Moves it to Paneran. Takes a shot and he’s cut the answer for that one. Pass back to the point. Takes it over. Stopped by the goender getting a piece of that one. What a steal in his own end. Minnesota’s in now. Dishes it off and the goender comes up with a piece of it to keep it out of the net. Both teams gliding into position and the official set to drop the puck. They win the faceoff here in their own end to take possession. The Rangers get a hold of the puck in their own end. Whacks it into the offensive zone. The Wild have the puck against the boards. Here’s a short pass to Perau. Brzinski’s looking to make something happen here in the corner. The Rangers gain possession of the clock here in the offensive end. Stos him on the one-time in front and a stoppage on the play as the goalender covers things up. And they take possession after the defensive zone face off. Moves it quickly over to Rossy. Slides it up to Parson. Unable to reach that one. There’s the whistle. Icing the call. Big face off looming. [Applause] Parson’s gained possession and his great work inside the faceoff circle pays off again. Gets the full use of his stick on the poke check. Broken up at center. The Rangers played along the boards. The Wild have gained control of the puck along the wall. Minnesota’s got possession at center. Broine’s got it deep in the offensive end. Quick pass across to Parson. Dumps it in. The Wild have taken possession along the wall and tries to make a diagonal pass to Sucarelloo. Oh, a quick little pick pocket on the play. Minnesota’s got possession here in the neutral zone. takes a spill onto the ice and loses the puck. That’s some smart head self-defensive play by person. Picked up along the boards by Hartman. Gets a stick on it. Blocked in front. Comes up with a stop. They are really busting here on the offensive end. And there’s the whistle as the goender will hang on and give his team a breather. Just here in the late stages of this frame, it’s a 2-1 hockey game. Puck is dropped and he wins the draw here in the defensive zone. The Rangers have it now. New York’s got control of the puck. Gets the puck in deep. Minnesota’s got the puck along the boards and he takes the pass. Oh, Holiday Smoke Gut with the one-time. Here they come on the attack. Battling for it along the boards. Minnesota’s got a hold of the puck now through the middle of the ice. They enter the attacking zone. Takes the puck behind the net. There’s the whistle as the puck stopper likes to hang on. Gold team for said will drop the puck here. Ster quick stick off the draw wings possession. Middleton stick handling in his own zone. First period nearly in the books here. Dishes it to theier. Quick feed to Paneran. Takes it into the slot. decides to think about it and that slides right out to center ice. The Rangers move the puck in the defensive zone. Shust Sturkens opted to hang on to the puck for a faceoff. Nice job tying up his opponent. Slides the puck across to Schneider. sends it ahead to Terasenko. The Rangers have it from their own end. Offside the call. We’ll get a reset. Getting into the later stages of this period. It’s 2-1. The Rangers win possession here in the open ice. It’s a straight up race for the Puck. Puck said down the ice. will get an icing. [Applause] Minnesota’s won it. Now they’ll go on the attack. Tough possession right off the draw. James against a very tired group who just iced the puck. Leads to an opportunity and they win the draw on their own end. [Music] Fires it into the offensive zone. Minnesota’s going to hold it against the wall. Takes the feed. New York’s shuttle now. Oh, was he lead? There’s another great save. What a sequence. I mean, he has been outstanding making consecutive saves. I mean, his defense, they got to start playing. All right, there’s the end of period number one. We’ll take a breather. I’ll recharge. The players will, too. And we’re coming back with period number two right after this. Both teams with a chance to recharge and refresh in this second period. about set to get underway. The semi stanza is underway as the puck is dropped. Let’s go. Well, Cheryl, we got 20 minutes under our belts in this one. How do you sum up the performance? New York’s got to find a way to race to position when the puck is in transition from offense to defense. Right now, they are all over the map and they’re giving up way too much off the rush. Lots of time left in this period. It’s 2-1. Croch won the face off here in the offensive zone and a great save. Best in such great position he’s able to redirect that puck to safety right to the corner. Passes on over to Erikson. Minnesota’s moving it into the offensive end. There’s a shot. Oh the post. Minnesota’s continuing to push the pace of play in this game. They’ve been impressive in the offensive zone. They do not believe that they wanted the extra cushion there, but unfortunately went off the pace tonight. Shuts it down. He makes an incredible save on a plane shot here of James. I love the way he’s aggressive. He’s competitive and he wins the battle. And not much on that one. made a great save on that last play, taking away a high danger chance because of his ability to anticipate and know where the shooter is coming from. Both teams are set. They’re ready to drop the P. Rossy’s won the draw and is all in there. Let’s see if they can clear. Big time stop there. Quick cross ice pass to Spurgeon. Minnesota’s going on the attack as they be the passes it over. Oh, that’s a great shot block there. Well, yeah. I mean, it’s great a scoring chance and you want to make sure that you get in front of that one and he did. He gets all of it. Baldi’s taking it from his own end. passes the puck over to Terasenko. Minnesota’s got it along the wall. Oh, and a miss fires that goes right out of the zone. Quick pass to Spurgeon. Slides the puck across to Terasenko. Quick pass to Baldi. A little dipsy doodle and he loses possession of the puck. Well, he’s showing off his skill set trying to make a silky move around the defender, but he gets denied. dishes it to. Sends it over to Svenad. Moves it to Fino and he takes the feed. What a stop as he puts out the fire. New York’s looking to break out. And now he moves it to Carrick. Clay is blown dead with the offside. Just slash save has to give this team some momentum. I mean, that’s a point blank chance that he’s able to take away. Just very aggressive and assertive in his crease. [Applause] Lots of hockey left to be played in this period. Minnesota’s got a slim lead. They lead it 2-1. New York’s won it. Here’s a short pass to Beccaan. New York stop the puck against the half wall. The Wild have possession along the boards. Puts a little mustard on the hit to knock the puck loose. Sends it deep inside the offensive zone. Turns it away and he shoots the door again. Circens made himself look big on that save and almost made it look easy. That’s a high shooting percentage shot because it’s coming from a grade A scoring area. Minnesota’s got the lead here early in this second period. Their offense has been clicking on all cylinders thus far and they win that draw at center. Puck grabbed by Brodine. looks to set up at the point now from one point man to another and he gets in front of the slap shot to make the save. The Rangers will play it from the defensive zone. Taken along the wall by Gabon and a strong physical collision on the play there. Great extension on his part to poke it away. Looking to make something happen in the offensive zone. Minnesota’s gained possession along the boards. Great read by Trenton. Shurkens going to give everyone a chance to breathe and hang on to the puck. Centers get set as they’re ready to drop the puck again. And they win the draw here in their own end. Intercepted in the offensive end. Oh, he had a big crush on the inside post. Musa took the over to Bosian. Grabs the puck. Bosian’s got it in the defensive end. Oh, he got Oh, here we go. They’re going to fight after that hit. Uh, and this is the tale of the new game here, James. Typically, when there is a hard bone crushing hit, you got to respond and you got to answer to it. Right on the button and this thing’s over. Oh, he got his battle wrong. He really connected on that one. When the fight started, the fans erupted and then all of a sudden the tilt went the road team’s way and it got awfully silent in here. Both teams lined up in the faceoff circle after the ice was finally decluttered moments ago. Harman’s won the draw here in the neutral zone. loses possession after he takes a little hit. Here’s a chance. Oh, what a clutch save. Gustoson’s got the puck and will hang on for the whistle. Well, he hasn’t been busy, James, but he makes a key save right there. Really important that he keeps his head and focus in the game. Minnesota’s really put the pressure on here offensively and they lead in the second. Cardman’s won the draw here in their own zone. Great pass from the left wing. New York’s gained possession. They try to maintain possession inside the defensive zone. New York’s in transition. Puts it in deep. Feeds it to Mosian. Slides the puck ahead to Johansson. On the attack without the boards. New York’s got the puck. Here they come from the neutral zone now from the point. They take control of it. Good eyes on the play. As a defender, you love when your goalender has this kind of rebound control. Makes your life so much easier. right through center and into the offensive zone with the blast. Big time save on a big time shot. [Music] Minnesota’s been rewarded for their high activity in the offensive zone with lots of shots and they lead it here in the second. New York’s won the face off. Oh, what a save. deep left one. There’s a firm collision with possession along the wall. Quick shot. Oh, how did he keep it out? What a blocker stop by Shuken. Stoked up along the wall by Terasco. And now it’s grabbed by Miller. Gaining momentum up along the side. Here’s a centering pass. What a chance, but they can’t connect. They’ve got numbers. Oh, and somehow he gets a sliver of it and keeps it up and he takes the dish. Quick feeds to the finish. Long reach breaks up the momentum and down he goes as the puck goes free. Caprio’s got into offensive territory. The Rangers gain possession along the wall. along the side. Here they come through the neutral zone. You might call that friendly fire as it goes off one of his teammates. Tosses it to Spurgeon. And now he angles it across to Capri off. Stopped by the goalender. One of the most difficult things to do in hockey is manage the pulse of the game. And when you’re trailing, you got to find ways to get back in it, to fuel, to ignite yourself, to push and dictate pace. Well, that hit right there is sending a very clear message that they’re still in it. Getting closer to the halfway point of this frame. We’ve got a 2-1 game. And there’s a little help from your friends right there from off the wing. coming up with the puck. The Wilds have the puck in their own end. Smart defensive play there. New York’s got the puck. Takes the feed at center and moves up ahead with authority along the wing up the neutral zone. Grabbed along the board by Motion and that’s blocked in traffic. works it across to Troche on the attack into the offensive end right up the gut. Angles it over to Spurgeon up along the wing. Play whistle dead as the puck goes into the bench and I think that woke up a few players. Minnesota’s been just savage in the offensive zone and they lead it here in this second period. The Rangers win it. New York’s gained the line and into the zone. And that’s deflected. Minnesota’s got it in their own zone. Quick pass to Trenton. Who’s the Pisa with the save? There’s the whistle as the puck is frozen up. See if we can pick up some momentum again here as a faceoff is ready to go. The Rangers come up with a defensive zone draw. New York’s got control of it now from their own end. Sent into the offensive zone. Minnesota’s got the puck along the wall. Moves it to Favor. Minnesota’s got it in their own zone. Into the corner now. hammers a shot and a great save. They fight for it along the boards. Minnesota’s got a hold of it along the wall. Here’s a short pass to Johansson. Let the rip stops and hold and that’s hooked away. The Rangers will play in their own end. And there’s the whistle. Icing the call. [Applause] Plenty of playing time left in this frame. It’s a 2-1 game. Playing results as they win the draw here inside the offensive zone. Denied that one. Good fight for the puck alle. [Applause] What a what a stop by. I really like to save James because he challenges the shooter who’s all alone in the area. He turns aside a real dangerous opportunity and that pass goes off a stick and that’s a right person tries to feed it over to Peru. Can’t hang on after that hit. H sent over to Terasenko shot to score and that’s backto back Snipes. Well, it feels like there’s a wave of a momentum and it has certainly changed here. You can get the opportunity but you have to execute. That’s two in a row. That’s just a beautiful deceptive shot. Most goalenders are going to give you their glove hand and want you to challenge there, but instead the shooter makes a great read and beats the goalender high stick side. The Wild have extended the lead to two here and they show no signs of slowing down tonight. Well, they’re executing their game plan, James. We know how often they’ve been talking about penetrating the middle of the ice, trying to get shots through to the net. They’re doing just that and they’re being rewarded. And that’s a great heads up play by Radish. Knowing how to protect the lead is critical, James. And you want to understand that you can create, you can still press offense, but you can’t get cute with the puck. You still have to distribute it and find the right openings. Fires it into the offensive zone. New York’s got a hold of the puck. Slides the pass over to Radish. The Wild have the puck against the boards. And now he tries to get it across to Felino. Good use of the body to knock them off the puck. Moves it quickly over. Great defensive effort with the stick. Picks it off. Look out. He tips it and that goes off a player. Tries to poke ahead into the neutral zone. Shot denies him on a stop. Minnesota’s coaches were preaching lots of shots on net and they have done it and lead as a result here in the second. swoops in and grabs the puck with the centers tied up in the scrum on the draw. Slides it diagonally to Miller. Gains the zone through center. And that’s a great read to force the turnover. The Rangers gain possession and that’s broken up in the defensive zone by Fever. Passes it to Hartman. Shot attempt completely fails on that. Taken by Broaddine. The Rangers gain possession in their own end through the neutral zone now. Picking up team. Carries it in. Quick feed to Caprio. Turns it aside with the glove. So Cirin giving his team an opportunity to stay in the game. One save after another. He has to been under siege. I mean, a save percentage says it all. They have to shore up their defense and stop chasing the game right off Main Street and on the attack. Takes the puck into the corner of the offensive end. Tosses it on to Sabin. New York’s got the puck in the defensive end. Quick pass across to Baldi and that’s broken up by Edstrom. Takes the feed ahead from the left side. Caris Senko’s going to play it against the half wall and the puck dies with the trapper save. Covers it up and we’ll get a stoppage in play. Past the midway mark in this period. Minnesota’s got a 3-1 lead as they have dominated for the most part in this. Back underway as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone. Quick pass to the frontier. Takes it across the blue line. The Wild have the puck in their own zone. Slides it across. Gets a piece of edible play on. You know the Bley’s dialed in when he redirects the puck to the corner. Moves it to the frontier. Beautiful read in the defensive end by Spurgeon. Slides to Troek. Here’s a short pass to the frontier. The Ranger. [Applause] This is an unlucky bounce, James. I mean, when you’re a goalender, you play your angles, you know your set positions, but you can’t get set in a scramble like this, and it winds up in the back of the net. New York’s found some offense and now they suddenly have made this game a lot more interesting here in the second and they changed the momentum. You can see it in the body language, in the confidence. They’ve got themselves within striking distance of an even game. Minnesota’s won the draw in the neutral zone. Capricel’s got him along the wing. Reads it perfectly breaking up the play. Picked up along the wall by Bransinski. Moves it quickly over to Capriov and tries to make a diagonal pass to Sucarelloo. The Rangers get a hold of the puck along the boards. The Wilds have taken in the offensive attack. Vakan’s got the puck in his own zone. The Wilds have taken possession in their own end. And that doesn’t go well. New York’s got the puck along the boards. Taken along the wall by Vakaniden and now he passes up to Perau. The Rangers played along the way. Bats it down out of midair and that’s taken away by Perau. Plays the puck up ahead. Dumps it into the ozone. New York’s gain possession along the boards. Stooped up along the wall by Edstrom through the neutral zone and into the offensive end. Passes out front and shots blocked. New York’s got it behind the net. That’s some smart heads up defensive play by Felino. When you’re trailing in a game, sometimes you try and do too much. You’re overly aggressive when you try and do a high risk, high reward play. And that’s exactly what happens here. Unfortunately, it goes the other way. Sends him in deep. The Wild have taken possession along the wall. Minnesota’s got it against the boards. Here we go. Pucks in deep. Works it across to Miller. Right up the cut into the attacking zone. Quick feed to Sabinad. Shot and that’s blocked. Favors moving the puck through his own zone. Spins it to the middle and he denies that. Great opportunity there on the attack. They come down the right wing. The lane was plugged up and that shot’s blocked. Angles it over to Trenton. Minnesota’s looking to break out. Stretch pass. Moves it over to Favor. New York’s got a hold of the puck now through the open ice. They’re picking up steam. Minnesota’s looking to break out of their own end. Rossley’s got it in the offensive zone and a Oh, he made the save. How did he stop it? I have no idea, James. I mean, he was down and out, but profound athleticism and desperation got him back in to make it. Quick pass to Troche. So, Cirkin’s been so impressive in particular in that last sequence, James. And he is out of gas. It didn’t prevent him from making that save, but now he’s going to get some much needed rest as that puck heads out of his zone. Orin slugging the puck. Forces the turnover in the neutral zone. Ross coming against the boards. Denise. He got all of it. Beats the puck up to Miller. Nice feed from the left side up the middle. Minnesota’s got the puck in their own end. Tries to get it over to Rossi. Shot stopped with ease. got control of the puck in the corner. Huge play in his own end to come up with the puck. Went for the dirty dangle and it goes sideways. Mafier is known for his creativity and he tries one too many moves there and he loses the puck. Loves the puck into the corner of the offensive zone and a check knocks the puck away. The Wilds have taken over in the neutral zone and he uses his reach to disrupt the play and the goalie covers up for the whistle. Well, the emotion elevates after a save like that, James. And even on replay, it’s happening again for me. I mean, that was absolutely unbelievable. Everyone standing on their feet. They cannot believe that he made that save. Minnesota’s had one song in their mind all night long. Shot, shot, shot, shot. They continue to lead late in the second. New York’s got it in the defensive zone, dumps the puck in. Minnesota’s got a hold of it along the wall and puts the body into it. A little bumper car hockey. Puck dumped in. Great positioning in the defensive end. Nice zone entry on the left side. Feeds it over and he gets a chunk of that to keep it out. Moves it to cool. Great read by Erikson. Great save. A player should never be left alone in the slot, but man is the bullender to task here. Gets out in front of it and makes the save here in the late going to the frame. Minnesota’s hanging on to this 3-2 lead. The Rangers win the draw on their own end, gaining momentum along the wing. Here’s a shot. Denies him with the save. And the puck stopper hangs on to get a breather here for the team. Puck possession so critical. Another face off coming up here. Play resumes here as he wins the draw inside the offensive side. And a solid save there as we play on. Person’s able to put that puck to the corner. It really keeps the puck out of harm’s way. No second shot opportunity along the half wall with the puck. Takes that pass back to the point. Oh, they telegraph the pass and he picks it off. The Rangers gain the zone. keep a hold of the puck after that play. Minnesota’s moving it up the ice. Dumps it in. Here’s a short pass to Capricov. Slides it to Radish. Sends it into the offensive zone. The Wild have gained control of the puck along the wall. Minnesota’s got it in their own zone. New York’s got possession of the puck. moves it quickly over to Fox. Picked off and he makes the save trying to clear the puck and they get the puck out and they’ll go off for a line change. Well, this is a smart play, James. Instead of trying to carry it and transporting yourself, you get the line change. Now you got fresh legs out there to attack. Down the left wing across into the offensive end. Sends it down low. Strung along the wall. Back to the blue line. Oh, one of his teammates is right in the shooting lane there. Puck is frozen and we’ll get a face off here in the late going of the period. Minnesota’s got a 32 lead at this point. New York’s got it and they’re on the attack. Sacrifices the body to block that in front. Swing and a miss. Oh, waffle force it to keep it out. That’s just textbook positioning to break up the play. The coach won’t be very happy with that play, James. And that’s a good way to get your butt. [Applause] A double take there, James. When you hear that sound, sometimes you think it’s this one goes in. I like the effort and intangibles to their game tonight, James. I mean it has been an uphill battle as they found themselves down in this game. They continue to battle to chip away. They were urgent on the puck and now they find themselves getting the equalizer. New York’s equalizer comes on a lot of hard work here in period number two. The coach will be happy with this performance. the push back, the fight to claw their way back in late in the second and this will set them up nicely for the third. The Rangers win the face off at center. Paner got the P, takes the shot with the stop and we’ll get the whistle after the goalender hangs on. Face off looming as both centers get into position [Applause] [Music] and they win the draw. Now let’s see what they can do with it. up along the boards by the friendier. Picked up by Capri off. Minnesota’s got it in their own zone and the intensity starting to ramp up here after that hit. And the middle frame almost done. Gets the puck in deep. Grabbed along the boards by Paneran. New York’s moving it along the wing. Minnesota’s got the puck along the boards. Takes the pass. Quick feed to Caprio. The Rangers look to start the transition game. Fires it on net and that carries off a body in traffic. Minnesota’s got the puck along the wall. New York’s got possession here in the offensive zone. Minnesota’s got it in their own end with time against them. Lifts the stick and takes the puck. Shuts him down. Feeds the puck to Erikson. Quick pass to Tren from the point. Looks to make something happen. Nice block of save by Sturken. Oh, just a great heads up play by Zenac. fires it and looks clear with time winding down with two periods down, one more to go and they’re ready to drop the puck here on period number three. Here we go. We’re in the final frame here in this one and it is still up for grabs. Sets it out front and that’s intercepted. New York’s regained possession of the puck. Here’s a great use of the stick right there to poke it away to his teammate. Handles the puck at the point. Moves it to Paneran. Minnesota’s grabbed a hold of the puck. Painting Steve here on the attack. Puck scooped up by Paneran. Picking up momentum inside the neutral zone. takes a shot, comes up with the stop, and the puck’s booted away. Oh, and a poor rattling hit right there. Well, certainly was lined up perfectly. Body on body weight distributed right in there. Here’s a short pass to Rodine. Great stick work with the steel. Puck grab by Faber. Pinned up along the boards. Picked up along the wall by Felino. Oh, just like that. Steals the puck and goes the other way. Big time stop there. Hurry into the up the middle. Moves it quickly over to Miller. Laier is hauled down. Penalty on the way. There’s the whistle. Let’s get the official decision. Middleton’s called for trip and he’s off to the box. These are typically easy calls for officials to make as the opponent goes falling to the ice at the hands of your stick. Tough one to take. The Rangers send their manage once more. This power play feels like it’s in rhythm and it’s concise tonight here, James. Sometimes it’s just working for you. They’ve scored already on it and they’re looking to get another. And a successful clearing attempt. Great pressure on the offensive end by Hartman. Sends it in on the attack. The Wild have gained control of the puck short-handed. They’ll want to clear the zone here while they’re trying to kill off this penalty. Minnesota’s Bruce Center now in the offensive end. Here’s a shot. Holy. This is on a grade eight plus scoring chance there. Well, he’s right exactly where he wants to be. He’s got the puck on his stick. Just unable to put it in the mesh. And they send it right back to him. Knocked away. He says, “Let’s get physical on that play.” New York’s got it from behind the net. Feeds it over to Perau. The Rangers take it across the blue line. Dishes it off. What a save. Big hit that frees up possession. The potion stick handling in his own zone. Gets it out of his own end. Wholesale changes made here as they reset on the power play. Here’s a pass to the middle. Oh, and they couldn’t complete that. They get it out of the defensive end from the right side and up the middle. Hartman’s taking it from his own end. Quick feed to Mosian. New York’s got the puck inside the defensive zone. Quick pass to Paneran. Oh, he’ll feel that one. What a block. Well, he’s firing on all cylinders here getting to that shot lane. He really anticipates the greatest threat on the ice and he makes sure that he redirects that puck. The Rangers gain possession. Tries to feed it over to Sabinhad. New York’s got it along the wall. Middleton’s out of the box. He owes a lot of credit to that penalty killing unit. A really nice job by this PK unit, James, just negating scoring opportunities. Good goalending as well. Got to be your best killer, but finding ways to get it down the ice and keeping this game tied. New York’s got the puck in their own end. taken along the wall by Radish. They put the puck into the offensive end. Along the boards, they battle for the puck back and forth. The Wild have gained possession off the wall. Here we go. Admin Rush here. And now it’s grabbed by Kabricov and he’s ridden off the puck and he was ready for that one. Takes the pass as he banks it off the wall. Passes it over. moves it to Sucarello. The Rangers get a hold of the puck in the open ice. Here’s a short pass to Troche and he stags that one with the glove. Ref blows the whistle as the puck’s covered up. We’re still in the early stages of this period. The next goal could be a big one as we are tied. steps in and takes the puck from the left side. They gain the zone. New York’s got control of it now from their own end. Slides the puck over. Slides it diagonally to Capriog. Tries to get it to Sucarello. Good reach to the stick to knock the puck away. Quick pass across to Favor. A shot turned aside with the glove by Shurken. [Applause] [Applause] Officials have got both teams ready and it looks like play is set to resume here. Puck is dropped and he wins the draw here in the defensive zone. The Rangers have it now. Moves it quickly over to Perau. Moves the puck inside the offensive zone. Quick feed to Perau and he stands tall in goal. Moves it on over to Brodine. Takes the return feed. Solid check to slow him down. That’s the scores. Puts them in front. James upward trajectory as the games progress and they find the back of the net. This is the type of play that generates urgency up and down your lineup. When you see a player be that hard and heavy on a puck, use their size to their advantage and separate the opponent from the puck, you kind of stand up and you’re like, “Yeah, guy, keep it going.” And he finds a way to keep it going and makes a beautiful play that results in a goal. New York’s got to feel like they’ve got some extra energy now with that onegoal lead here in the third. Well, you can see the finish line, but you’re not there yet. So, you got to make sure that you continue to press change. You got to close quickly on your opponent when they have the puck. Don’t give them an inch in all three zones. Handles the sweet be. Here’s a chance. Sends it in front. Doesn’t connect. Throws it in. The Rangers gain control of the puck from the left side. He moves it up ahead. He puts it on. Stopped by the goender. Johansson’s got it in the defensive end. Denies him. And look at this. They really ratcheting up the intensity here. Just got the puck and he’s going to hang on. Minnesota’s Achilles heel tonight has been finding offense as they trail here in the third. Ericson X quick stick off the draw wins possession from the left side. They enter the offensive zone. Makes a move and the puck hops away from him. He is so dangerous when the puck is on his stick in the offensive zone, but he tries one too many moves and he loses the puck. Minnesota’s got a hold of the puck and that’s taken away the offensive end by the finish to the front of the net. So the shooters are coming on the ice right in the middle of it with a good look and he makes an incredible save by getting straight to the puck and turning it inside. Quick pass to Fox. New York’s got it across the line. Minnesota’s got the puck. exploring options here inside the defensive zone and he moves it up to Sucarello. Back to the point. He set it up and it doesn’t reach the net cuz it goes off a stick. Feeds the puck to Fox. Shakes off the defender with some nifty moves. And that’s a smart heads up play by Zucarella. Oh, and a good heads up defensive play. They fight for it along the boards and it’s kicked away. Here he is. takes the shot and a great read to turn that play aside and the puck’s kicked free. That’s picked away with a pass by Isa Stricken and the puck stopper jumps on top of it to get a stoppage in play. Still lots of time left here in this frame. The Rangers lead it 4-3. Carrick won the draw deep in the defensive zone. Works it across to Radish. The Rangers move the puck in the defensive zone. Here’s a chance to get it out. Angles it over to Edstrom. Oh, that takes it on. Bounce and stays in. Yeah, right off his teammate. And that’s a tough one to take. You got to be aware of where that open ice is. And now his teammate is looking at him like, “Man, you just hit me.” Good fight for the puck along the board. Minnesota’s got the puck on the defensive end. And now it’s over to Baldi. Hard hit frees up the puck. Can’t connect. Taken by Favor and they’ll dump it in. New York’s got a hold of it along the wall. Oh, he caught him. And we’ve got a fight. Well, this is about momentum now, James. That hit, there’s a challenge to it and it’s going to be a fight as a result. And this one’s over. Oh, he’s been sent to the ice. Didn’t keep his hands up. And he took one hard. Coming off a heated battle like that, it’s important to allow those emotions to just simmer so they can cool off in the penalty box for five minutes, get some rest and some water. Action set to resume here after what was a wild couple of minutes on the ice there. Croch’s gain possession and is great work inside the faceoff circle pays off again. And that’s offside stopping the play. [Applause] [Music] Minnesota’s been the better team tonight in my opinion, but still they trail here in the third period despite having the advantage in shots. New York’s got the puck after winning the defensive zone faceoff. Carries the puck up through center. The Wild have taken possession in their own end. Here they come up along the wing. Quick shot and not much on that one. Shurkens got the puck and we’ll get a whistle here in the stoppage of play. Well, and this is a smart play, James. He’s made huge saves all throughout the game and this is a smart decision to be able to preserve the lead. He knows exactly where he’s at and he gets a much needed face off. Most to Schneider. The Rangers will play it from the defensive zone. Picked up by Paneran. Oh, and there’s a great save by Just the shot. Makes another stop. He has been under siege. I’m loving his compete level. I mean, he’s making consecutive saves one after another. Things starting to get a little physical out there. Scooped up along the wall by the frontier. Pass in front and that carries off a twig in front of the net. Takes the feed. Here’s a chance. A rocker off the blocker. Pass to Perau and he side steps the kick there. shot and that’s blocked away. Steps across the line and on the attack down the right side. The Rangers get a hold of the puck in their own end. Right off Main Street and on the attack. Puck scooped up by Rossi. Carer Senko’s crossed the line and is on the attack now. Slides the puck down low. Here’s a short pass to Rossy. Denied by the goender. Wow, James. I mean, not everyone can elicit a thunderous hit like that. I mean, he just clobbered his opponent. Nearing the midway mark of the period, this one has been a good back and forth contest. We’re sitting with a 4-3 hockey game. Oh, puts it off the iron. Had the side of the net, but doesn’t go. Minnesota’s players and staff are going to be extremely frustrated here. They keep wiring it off the post and get real good looks, but their shots are just a little too fine. Gets control of the puck here in his own end. Scrum along the boards knocked loose after that hit. You can feel the energy in the building right now in this tight game. The pressure is on. You have to find a way to embrace it at this moment. Big game in the offensive zone from the middle. steps inside, moves it quickly over to Miller. Tremendous block on the play. Well, an event really erupts on that one because otherwise it would have been in the back of the net. Picked up along the boards by Favor. The Rangers have it now. Slides it across. Oh, what a save in front. This is just great puck control to put the puck to the corner. No second shot opportunity. Caught gets a glove on it to make the save. Brodine’s last chance is going to ring off the post here. James, he is frustrated looking up at the stands, up at the sky right now. He can’t believe he didn’t put it in the net. More than half the period has gone by. Hope you’re enjoying this one. The Rangers have just had a little more offense than their opponents tonight. They lead it 4-3. New York’s won the draw. Nowhere for that shot to go through from the boards. He takes that pass and uses the length of his stick to knock that puck away. Minnesota’s looking to break out. Puck grabbed by Stern. Just a little too much contact and couldn’t hang on to the puck. Quick feed to Carrick. Takes the feed. Steps across the blue line. Battle along the boards. The Rangers gain control of the puck against the wall. On the heels of their blades trying to get it out. Let’s see what the officials are calling. The Wild have to kill off this penalty. Crossing is the call. Whoever has the role in this PK unit knows that they not only have to kill this penalty off and keep the game within reach, but maybe they can be opportunistic and pounce on a loose puck for an opportunity. Another special teams opportunity for both sides as the man advantage is back to work again. Wow, this power play has already connected once looking to cash in again here. James, I love the options that they have on it. It keeps it unpredictable. When it’s unpredictable, real difficult for the PK to find out where to go first. The Rangers will play in their own end. And that’s picked off by Ericson. Minnesota’s across the blue line. New York’s looking to break out of their own end. Moves around along the half wall. Tried to get 2Q with it and loses possession. Close to finding a hole there and just an extra move. thought he had a little more time and space than he actually had in the play, guys. Stops it with the glove. Well, this is just a great save from the slot area. I mean, he recognizes where that puck’s going. He gives the top of the net, but he takes it away. Hartman’s ready for the draw as they will continue to try to kill off this penalty. Minnesota’s won the face off. Can’t get it to go. Nice bad pass off the boards. Looks like there’s a delayed penalty being called here by the officials. Wessel Blow stopping the play. Troche’s getting called for two minutes here by the officials. When you elect a cross check, you’re sending a message to your opponent. But if the official is there, guess what? You’re going to march your way to the box. A nice little break for the defenseman here. But one less forward to deal with as we have some fouron four hockey on tap. Not typically that we see fouron four action. Although it’s a lot of fun. You certainly know they practice it. This is something that they’re aware of. They know what they’re doing. They want to possess the puck and try and create numerical advantage. Shot. And that cars off a body in the lane. Here’s the shot. Makes a save and they’ll cover it up forcing a stoppage in play. Minnesota’s had a lot to like about their game tonight. The sided advantage in the shot department, but they still trail here in the third. The Rangers win the face off. Oh, it stays out as he gets a piece of that one and that’s knocked away. This is a critical play. I mean, this is a high danger area and he’s able to put his stick out at the right time and to be able to disrupt it. Not easy as a defender to have that kind of timing and an active stick. Couldn’t catch up to that pass. The Wild have the puck in their own zone and he can’t hang on after that hit. Capri’s got the puck in his own zone. Slides it on over to Middleton. Minnesota’s in on the offensive attack now. Too many bodies in the way. Gives him nothing in front. Middleton’s time in the penalty box is up and he’s got to get back to just finding his place within the game on the ice. And he gets a nice scoring chance right there. That needs to give him some confidence. He can play physical, but he’s also got to play with his brain. And they take possession after the defensive zone face off. Lets it go. Long jam in front. That’s broken up. And a quick save on that one. That’s a smart heads up defensive play by the friendier and they move the puck out of harm’s way. Whacks it into the offensive zone. Minnesota’s got it from behind the net. Nice feed from the right wing. Oh, he just misses. What an opportunity there. Well, just is a big word, James, because when you have an opportunity like this from a prime time scoring area, you have to finish it off. He doesn’t even hit the net. [Applause] [Music] Carrots ready for the draw as they continue to be short-handed here [Music] and they win the face off and set up to go on the attack. Quick pass to Hartman. Terasenko’s cross the line and gain the zone. Stones with the blocker. Rebound control is critical in the game of hockey. putting it to the corner and now the offensive player has to pound the clock. Makes the save and put up the power in front. You can certainly tell that the goalender has dialed in on that last sequence of saves. James, he’s to position so he finds a way to make multiple saves back to back. Look out. Here they come on the attack. Picks up the feed. But you play the game differently depending on the situation. And when you’re up, you got to know it. And you got to game manage and you got to puck manage that turnover. Coach isn’t going to like that one at all. Well, that was a 10 bell save. We’re going to get to watch it again here on the replay, James. But man, oh man, when you find the puck like that and you have the instincts and urgency and the desperation to attack it, that is one heck of a save. This is a face off. They’ll definitely want to win here inside the offensive zone. Minnesota’s won the draw it Favorvers moving the puck through his own zone. Good stand up hit on the play. Oh, he steps up with the glove to stop that one. So, I love what he’s trying to do here, James. He wants to separate the body from puck, and that’s exactly what you got to do. You got to play with a competitive edge and an intensity. A lot on the line here in this offensive zone faceoff. Rossley’s won the faceoff here in the offensive zone. And we’ll get a reset after the puck goes up and out of play. Late going of this period. Fans have been treated to a fun one tonight. Lots of offense. It’s 4-3. Rossy’s won the face off and now let’s see what they can do. Here’s a save. It’s always a challenge to make a save when there’s tons of traffic in front of you, but he does a great job of tracking, staying dialed in and makes the save on the backs again and he connects with the long ball. That’s how you get North in a hurry. Fantastic stretch pass. Here’s the shot. Great use of the stick to put it away. Well, you’re leading late in the game. You’ve got to find a way to kill the clock. You know what the best thing is to do? Make sure it’s not in your zone. That takes the pressure off. And that’s a smart dump right there. Takes the shot. Oh, he didn’t get all of it, but just enough to keep it out of the net. And change is coming up front as the puck is sent in deep. New York’s got it in their own zone. Tries to get the puck for Radish. Simple glove save by Sha Sturken. Goalender covers up. We got a stoppage in play. Let’s have a look at that last hit. I mean, that was absolutely huge, James. You know that this is a momentum change and you can see the bench erupt with that one. A big draw looming here in the offensive zone. Minnesota’s won it. Now they’ll go on the attack. And it fakes off a stick in traffic into the offensive zone. Minnesota’s got the puck in their own end. Capri off stick handling in his own zone and now it’s grabbed by Paneran. Moves it to the frontier. The Rangers played along the boards and he shuts the ball on that goalender hangs on for the whistle. Minnesota’s been very active offensively tonight, but they just have not been able to finish their scoring chances here late in the third. Carson has won the draw there on the attack. shuts him down and now he moves it to Johansson. He grabs the puck here at the point and that’s deflected off someone in front. The Rangers have it against the wall along the side. Here they come to the neutral zone. Dumps it in. The Wild have it in their own zone. Looks to get the puck over to Hartman. Chase it over. Oh, how do you miss that? I mean, it’s all part of the game, but Cheryl, you got to connect on that one. Well, you do, especially when you get those great A scoring chances. You have to find a way to at minimum get it to the net. But man, I think he had a little more time on his side and it just ricochets off his toe. I love watching saves like this. I can watch it over and over again, James, because you can see the competitive instincts in him. He is lit a fire under himself and his entire team with that one right now. I thought it was in, but clearly it was not. Getting into the later stages of this period, it’s a one-goal game here. 4-3 is where we sit. Erikson X won the draw here in their own zone. They go on the attack from the left side. Slides it across. Hans slugging the puck. Can’t keep a hold of it after that hit. The Rangers take it along the wall. Oh, had a chance to make a nice move and the puck disagreed with him. Plays by such a slick set of hands. He’s trying to manipulate his opponent one by one, but he tries one too many James and he loses the puck. The Wild have possession along the boards. Minnesota’s got it in their own zone. Knobs the puck down with a stick and now he angles it across to Paneran. Tries to dangle and the puck skips away. tries to feed it over to Felino. Oh, they telegraph the pass and he picks it off. Leading in late in the game, you know that the coach is going to choose players who are dependable and know exactly what to do at the right time. Putting that puck in deep is the right thing. And that’s stolen by Trean. Here’s a short pass to Spurgeon. Nice to see under pressure and he loses control here. And now follows and hits one of his own teammates in front. Puck is frozen and we get a stoppage in play. Minnesota’s offensive struggles have been the story tonight. Lots of chances, just not a lot of results. They win the draw and go on the attack. Zero fear on this guy’s part as he blocks it. Grabbed along the board by Kulie. New York’s got the puck along the boards. Oh, what a nice play to free up the puck there. He got thunder struck. But in the game when you’re trying to call your way back in, James, you need a spark. In order to do it, you have to create turnovers. You have to have the ability to jump on a counter punch. A critical draw here. Minnesota’s got the puck inside the offensive zone. Stricken’s got the puck and he’s going to hang on for a whistle. Well, there’s only one reason that this game is tight, James. It’s the guy between the crease. He elects to hold on to that one. He has been dynamite in the final moments of this period. New York’s got a one-goal lead here. They’re up 4-3. Dishes it off. He scores. Well, talk about a friendly ping right there. Oh, yeah. Yeah, it’s all about the balances, isn’t it, James? And you got to get the right one. And that one is in his favor. I don’t think there’s a single goalender in the league that’s going to catch up to that shot, James. I mean, the puck just explodes off the stick. [Music] [Applause] The Wild have new life, but at the other end, I think they may have just deflated the other team. Yeah. And if I had to pick a team right now to win this game, it would be them because of the timing and nature of that goal. Loses the coverage there. The Wild have gained possession off the wall. And we are still tied as we approach the final minute of the third. Sends the pass over. New York’s crossed the line and on the attack. Here’s a feed. Takes a shot. Moves it quickly over to Stern. And now he tries to get it across to Felino and picks off the pass. The Wild have the puck in their own end. The Rangers have it in the offensive zone. Taken by Zucarella, presses it over and then carries off a stick. Finds some space in the corner. Piles taking it from his own end. And that’s picked off in the neutral zone by Zucarella. And he avoids the post check with some great edge work. The Wilds have gained control of the puck along the wall. 9 seconds and he makes the save. Look at that. There’s the horn and we are still evened up. That means we got a little bonus time. OT action is just around the corner. Feeling hungry? Try our Arena Restaurant for gourmet dining with great views of the action or get a light meal at one of our many grill locations on the concourse. Ready, set, go. will be the hero here in overtime. Let’s find out who’s got the game on his stick. And skilled use of the stick to poke the puck away. Big time clock on the play. Well, he’s doing what it takes, James. And listen, coach is going to love that one. I expect to see him out here again. A fake face off here inside the offensive end. The Rangers will start off on the attack after winning the draw. Minnesota’s got a hold of it against the wall. Slides it diagonally to Capriov. Dave on a stick. Oh, what a save to keep it tied. That’s moved up ahead. Great vision to see that stretch pass. Huge play in his own end to come up with the pop for the win. Oh, that just looked like indecisiveness there, Cheryl. Yeah, and a lack of confidence as well, James. When you’re in all alone, you have to know exactly what you want to do and you have to play with authority on the attack along the boards. Redirected off one of his own linemates there. That’s some good footwork to kick it away. can’t hang on to the puck after the play. Picked up along the wall by Zerello. Takes a shot just wide. The Rangers gain possession along the wall. Uses the force on that hit. Fires it on net. Turns him away. He looks deep to Rossi and a stick in the lane ends that threat. And that’s picked off by Troche. fires it and he kicks that one out as he gets a piece of the glove. [Music] Well, James, it’s overtime and I love the fact that he’s emptying the tank here. There may not be much left, but he is digging in deep to find it. And that’s what you have to do. You have to stay on the gas pedal and you got to find a way to impose to drive play and not be afraid of making mistakes. You got to attack and that’s what he’s doing. This is a face off they’ll definitely want to win here inside the offensive zone. Centers chained up and the winger grabs the puck. Minnesota’s coming in on the wall, takes a shot, grabs it with a glove. Goender covers up and we’ll get a face off. A lot on the line here in this offensive zone faceoff. The Rangers win the draw. Shurkens going to give everyone a chance to breathe and hang on to the puck. A big draw looming here in the offensive zone and they take possession. Nice job tangling him up on the draw. Tries to make a move and can’t hang on to the puck. Schneider’s tried a great move there. We all know when for the win scores the overtime winner and we’ll put this one to bed.
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win?