Marcus Foligno of the Minnesota Wild scored the first goal of the game, tipping in a shot from Jared Spurgeon, giving the Wild a 1-0 lead with 1:40 left in the first period. This was Foligno's 6th goal of the season. The Wild dominated the first period with a 13-8 lead in shots and a 16-7 lead in hits. The game remained 1-0 in favor of the Wild after the first period. The tension between the teams was rising. Later, the game was tied at 1-1 with 5:58 left in the second period, with the Wild having Grade-A chances, including one by Foligno on a pass from Spurgeon and another by Geaudreau on a rush.
#MNWild have had some Grade-A chances this period, one by Foligno on pass from Spurgeon, and just now Geaudreau on rush. Still 1-1 with 5:58 left in second.
Marcus Foligno's goal was on a nice-looking faceoff set play from Minnesota. Quality redirection and a well-earned 1-0 Wild lead after 20 minutes of play.
Wild lead 1-0 after the first. Shots 12-8 Winnipeg. Tensions rising.
1-0 Wild after 1....Foligno's 6th goal. 13-8 Wild on shots, 16-7 on hits
Marcus Foligno having himself yet another game (been really solid the past couple here). He tips in a shot from Jared Spurgeon. 1-rip #mnwild with 1:40 to play in the first.
Marcus Foligno, one of the Wild's best players all month, makes it 1-0. Deflected Spurgeon shot
Foligno. That should count. 1-0.
Marcus Foligno, 1-0. This one should count