Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) – The Minnesota Wild entered the Olympic Break on the highest of notes, defeating the Nashville Predators 6-5 in overtime at Bridgestone Arena to capture their fifth consecutive victory.
Captain Jared Spurgeon played the hero, burying the game-winner with less than a minute remaining in the extra period to seal the dramatic comeback victory for Minnesota.
The story of the night belonged to Matt Boldy, who recorded a hat trick in the high-scoring affair. Boldy’s three-goal performance was instrumental in keeping Minnesota in contention throughout the back-and-forth contest.
The victory pushes the Wild’s record into impressive territory as they sit comfortably in second place in the Central Division with 78 points. The five-game winning streak has given Minnesota significant momentum heading into the Olympic Break, positioning them well for a strong playoff push in the season’s second half.
With the break now upon them, the Wild will have time to rest and regroup before returning to action on February 26th when they host the Colorado Avalanche. That matchup against a division rival will be a crucial test of whether Minnesota can maintain their hot streak.
For now, the Wild can enjoy the break knowing they’re playing their best hockey at the right time.