Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) – Marcus Foligno delivered the performance of his career Tuesday night, recording his first career hat trick as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 at Scotiabank Arena.
The 33-year-old forward dominated the scoresheet, capping his three-goal performance with an empty-net tally that sealed the victory for Minnesota. Foligno’s breakthrough night led a balanced offensive attack that saw the Wild extend their winning streak to two games.
“It was a special night,” Foligno said after the game. “When you get chances like that, you have to capitalize, and tonight everything seemed to go in.”
Vladimir Tarasenko continued his strong play for Minnesota, adding two goals of his own in the victory. Ryan Hartman rounded out the scoring with a goal, giving the Wild six different goal scorers on the night.
The Maple Leafs managed three goals in response but couldn’t match Minnesota’s offensive firepower. The loss comes as a setback for Toronto as they navigate a competitive Atlantic Division race.
For the Wild, the win marks an important step as they build momentum heading into the second half of the season. Foligno’s career night provides a significant boost to a team looking to climb the standings in the tightly contested Western Conference.
Minnesota will look to extend their winning streak when they continue their road trip later this week.
Scoring Summary:
Minnesota: Marcus Foligno (3), Vladimir Tarasenko (2), Ryan Hartman
Toronto: 3 goals
Final Score: Minnesota Wild 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 3