(Denver, CO) — The Minnesota Wild lost a 2-1 overtime decision in at Colorado last night. Wild star Zach Parise tallied a third period goal to tie the game at one goal apiece.
Avalanche player John Mitchell scored on a slap shot in the overtime to win it for the home team. Each team registered 20 shots on goal. Minnesota played with reserve goaltender Darcy Kuemper (KEMP-er), who blocked 18 shots. He was playing in place of the injured Devan Dubnyk (DOOB-nick).
The Wild will play at Arizona on Friday.