Minnesota Wild End Two-Game Losing Streak with 4-1 Win Featuring Gustavsson's Empty-Netter and Lauko's Short-Handed Goal

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

Filip Gustavsson played a crucial role in the Minnesota Wild's victory over the St. Louis Blues with a score of 4-1, successfully blocking 27 shots and even scoring into an empty net.

In the first period, Ryan Hartman achieved a power-play goal. This was followed by Jakub Lauko scoring a short-handed goal in the second period. In the third period, Marco Rossi added another goal, while Kirill Kaprizov contributed with two assists.

For the Blues, Mathieu Joseph managed to score their only goal during the third period, with Jordan Binnington making 23 saves.

Regarding the Wild, this marks the first game since January 2024 where Minnesota recorded both a power-play goal and a short-handed goal in the same game.

The Blues have encountered a multi-goal deficit in all four games this season.

A significant moment in the game was when, with the Blues on a power play, Lauko managed a short-handed goal, bringing the Wild to a 2-0 lead in the second period. The Blues had previously allowed a short-handed goal earlier this season.

During the same power play, Jordan Kyrou appeared to score, but the goal was nullified due to a whistle. Additionally, Ryan Suter came close to scoring for the Blues, though the puck crossed the line after the buzzer.

Kaprizov's assists on goals by Hartman and Rossi elevate his career points against the Blues to 15 in 18 games.

Looking ahead, the Wild will continue their road trip, facing off against Columbus on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Blues are set to host the New York Islanders on Thursday.

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