In a closely contested NHL game, the St. Louis Blues defeated the Minnesota Wild with a final score of 3-1. The first period ended with both teams tied at 8 shots each, but the Blues leading 1-0. The Wild had a 50-second power play opportunity at the start of the second period but failed to capitalize. Jon Merrill's equalizer for the Wild was followed by the Blues leading 2-1 after two periods. The Blues secured their victory with an empty-net goal in the final minute, ending their three-game losing slide (0-2-1). Scorers for the Blues included Toropchenko, Neighbours, and Krug, with Binnington making 21 saves. This loss extended the Wild's losing streak to three games, increasing their playoff deficit to 10 points behind Nashville and 8 behind LA, with the Wild's top line failing to score any points during these games and incurring 5 minors after Merrill's goal.
FINAL: #stlblues 3, #mnwild 1
final: #stlblues 3, #mnwild 1 ... Toropchenko, Neighbours, Krug score, Binnington 21 saves. Three-game losing slide (0-2-1) is history.
In a span of 7 days, the #mnwild's 2-point playoff deficit is now 10 behind 10 Nashville and 8 behind LA. Three losses in a row for the Wild. 5 minors after Jon Merrill tied the score. 21 saves for Jordan Binnington. 0 points for Wild top line during last 3 games.
Empty-netter for the Blues, who lead the #mnwild 3-1 with less than a minute to go in the third period.
After two, #stlblues lead #mnwild 2-1. Shots are 17-12 in favor of STL.
Goal stands. #mnwild get a delay-of-game penalty. Blues back to the power play.
#mnwild with the equalizer just past the midway point of the second period, a Jon Merrill shot. 1-1 vs. St. Louis
#mnwild will have 50 seconds of power play time to start the second period. They still trail St. Louis 1-0.
After one, #stlblues lead #mnwild 1-0. Shots are 8-8.