{"id":537926,"date":"2026-04-03T05:06:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/537926\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T05:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:06:17","slug":"minnesota-defeats-vancouver-5-2-vancouver-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/537926\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Defeats Vancouver 5-2 &#8211; Vancouver Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Vancouver%2C+WA&amp;city=Vancouver&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Minnesota+Defeats+Vancouver+5-2&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fvancouver%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fminnesota-defeats-vancouver-5-2%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69cf42dab119a.jpg\" alt=\"A dynamic, geometric painting featuring overlapping planes of ice, hockey sticks, and blurred player movements, conveying the fast-paced excitement of a professional hockey game.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A fractured, cubist depiction of the intense action and energy of a high-stakes NHL matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks.Vancouver Today<\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Wild overcame an early 2-1 deficit with four unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Vancouver Canucks by a final score of 5-2 on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The win keeps Minnesota in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, while the loss is a setback for Vancouver&#8217;s postseason aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>The Canucks jumped out to a 2-1 lead after the first period, but the Wild stormed back with four goals in the final frame to secure the victory. Minnesota&#8217;s scoring was led by a pair of goals from forward Matt Boldy, with single tallies from Marcus Foligno, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Ryan Hartman.<\/p>\n<p>      The game was played on Wednesday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Minnesota Wild<\/p>\n<p>A professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota and a member of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).<\/p>\n<p>Vancouver Canucks<\/p>\n<p>A professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia and a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).<\/p>\n<p>Matt Boldy<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored two goals in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Foligno<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored one goal in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Joel Eriksson Ek<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored one goal in the game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Vancouver%2C+WA&amp;city=Vancouver&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Minnesota+Defeats+Vancouver+5-2&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fvancouver%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fminnesota-defeats-vancouver-5-2%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 victory as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Canucks will aim to rebound in their next game.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This comeback win showcases the resilience of the Minnesota Wild, who were able to overcome an early deficit and rally for a crucial victory that keeps them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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