{"id":527924,"date":"2026-03-28T18:05:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T18:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/527924\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T18:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T18:05:12","slug":"wild-defeat-panthers-in-thriller-with-last-second-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/527924\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Defeat Panthers in Thriller with Last-Second Goal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Sunrise%2C+FL&amp;city=Sunrise&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Wild+Defeat+Panthers+in+Thriller+with+Last-Second+Goal&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fsunrise%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F27%2Fwild-defeat-panthers-in-thriller-with-last-second-goal%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Wild defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 in a thrilling game on Thursday night. The Wild outshot the Panthers 49-20, with goals from Marcus Foligno, Ryan Hartman, and Joel Eriksson Ek, who scored the game-winning goal with just 5 seconds left in regulation. Jesper Wallstedt made 18 saves in net for the Wild, who improved to 41-20-12 on the season.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This was a crucial win for the Wild as they continue to battle for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The late-game heroics from Eriksson Ek will give the team momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>The Wild dominated possession and shots throughout the game, outshooting the Panthers 49-20. Foligno, Hartman, and Eriksson Ek each scored for Minnesota, with Eriksson Ek&#8217;s goal coming on a rebound with just 5 seconds left to play, giving the Wild the 3-2 victory.<\/p>\n<p>      The game was played on Thursday, March 27, 2026.Eriksson Ek scored the game-winning goal with 5 seconds remaining in the third period.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Joel Eriksson Ek<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Wild forward who scored the game-winning goal with 5 seconds left in regulation.<\/p>\n<p>Jesper Wallstedt<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Wild goaltender who made 18 saves in the win.<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Foligno<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Wild forward who scored a goal in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Hartman<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Wild forward who scored a goal in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Yakov Trenin<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Wild player who recorded an assist in the game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Sunrise%2C+FL&amp;city=Sunrise&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Wild+Defeat+Panthers+in+Thriller+with+Last-Second+Goal&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fsunrise%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F27%2Fwild-defeat-panthers-in-thriller-with-last-second-goal%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Wild will look to build on this win as they have 9 games remaining in the regular season. Their next game is scheduled for 4 p.m. on March 29th and will be broadcast on NHL Network and FanDuel Sports Network North.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This thrilling last-second victory showcases the Wild&#8217;s resilience and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they push for a strong playoff position in the final stretch of the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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