Wild celebrate impressive victory despite bad luck with injuries!

Wild celebrate impressive victory despite bad luck with injuries!

The Minnesota Wild scored an impressive 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals, despite the absence of their star players Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon. Marco Rossi played a crucial role by scoring his 15th goal of the season in the 52nd minute to take the game into extra time. The game-winning goal in the shootout was scored by Matt Boldy, giving the Wild their fourth win in their last five games. Loud Small newspaper The Wild, currently in fourth place in the league, are on an upward trend, while the Capitals are fighting for their superstar Alexander Ovechkin, who has now scored 871 NHL goals.

Despite their injury concerns, the Wild showed a strong team performance and dominated the third of the game. The Capitals initially took the lead, but Rossi equalized with his late goal. Fleury, the Wild's goaltender, excelled not only in regulation play but also in the shootout, setting an NHL record with his 66th shootout win while adding points in his great rivalry with Ovechkin, reports The New York Times. The Wild's defense was notable as they allowed 28 scoring opportunities to the Capitals, but only 3 of them were deemed dangerous.

Both coaches praised their players' hard work and determination. Wild coach John Hynes emphasized the importance of consistent play and discipline while highlighting team effort. Despite their injury problems, the Wild appear to have a next-man-up mentality that continues to bring them success. The results highlight the team's competitiveness and cohesion as they hold their own until their injured players return.