In a closely contested NHL game, the Minnesota Wild lead the Boston Bruins 2-1 after two periods. The Wild's goals were scored by Eriksson Ek and Kaprizov, who found the net just 1:25 apart. The Bruins have been outshot by the Wild, with a significant 24-12 disparity in shots on goal, including a 19-6 margin in the second period. Tensions ran high as Wild players were visibly frustrated with the officiating, particularly after an incident involving Bruins' Brad Marchand and the Wild's Kaprizov, where Marchand was penalized for grabbing Kaprizov's neck and removing his helmet. Neal Pionk of the Bruins was called for tripping, leading to a power play for the Wild. Referee Chris Schlenker kept his distance from the angry Wild players as the game progressed. The Wild capitalized on their opportunities, dominating the second period and earning a power play with 3:52 left after a penalty by Lindholm. Despite the Wild's aggressive play, Bruins' goaltender Ullmark made a key save on a tip from Foligno, following a beautiful pass from Maroon, keeping the Bruins within one. The Wild will start the third period with a power play, as they look to extend their lead against a struggling Bruins team.
2-1 #mnwild after 2...Goals by Eriksson Ek and Kaprizov 1:25 apart...Bruins being outshot 24-12 (19-6 that period)
#mnwild outshooting and outscoring Boston that period. 2-1 Wild lead; SOG 19-6 that period for the home team
#MNWild absolutely dominating second period. Going to PP at 16:08, outshooting #Bruins 19-5 and outscoring them 2-0. It's 2-1 Wild.
Wild drew a penalty from Lindholm not long after, but now Eriksson Ek questioning Rank all the way to the ref's semicircle how Kaprizov didn't draw a penalty Shots 18-5 this period but #mnwild unable yet to extend lead to 3-1 https://t.co/EB7Xt0o2XO
Rough period for Bs as they'll take another penalty and send #mnwild to the PP with 3:52 left in the second.
Bruins' game again on vacation. Wild with 15-3 shot advantage thus far in P2.
Maroon beautiful pass to Foligno at crease, Ullmark gets in front of tip to stop Grade A chance. #mnwild
Wild now with 15-8 shot lead. Bruins this season have been outshot in 20 of 31 games.
Bruins finally get a penalty called against them after Marchand grabs Kaprizov's neck, removing his helment, while he was going for a check along the boards. #mnwild PP with 14.2 left in the first
Neal Pionk is called for tripping Brad Marchand and #Bruins head to the power play at 3:16 of the 2nd period.
2-1 #mnwild after 2....1:31 left in the PP to start the third....Referee Chris Schlenker staying as far away from angry Wild players as possible.