Filip Gustavsson, a key player for #mnwild, is set to return to the net after a strong performance in Denver. Gustavsson's consistency is crucial for the team. Anaheim Ducks faced a shutout by Minnesota Wild, with goals from Hartman, Merrill, Kaprizov, and Lucchini. However, the victory was marred by Jonas Brodin's injury, which forced him to leave the game. Brodin's absence will impact the Wild's playoff hopes, with an MRI scheduled to assess the injury.
If there every was a must-score power play early in a second period, well, this is it for #mnwild
Byfield's pass to Kopitar bounced off Faber's skate, went right into slot for streaking Roy, who beat Hartman to the spot and put it past Fleury. #mnwild in 4-0 hole
LAK Goal - fouROY! Byfield's pass deflects off Faber's skate into the path of a charging Matt Roy, who buries off the rush 28 seconds into the second. 4-0 Kings.
First-minute goal for the Kings to start the second, putting them ahead 4-0. Matt Roy with a redirect off the rush.
Pass from Byfield deflects right onto the stick of Roy in front and he buries it, 4-0 LAK. Kings pick up right where they left off.
Strong shift by #mnwild at end of first period, but they enter intermission down 3-0.
Get well soon, Jonas Brodin
Now an own goal vs. the #mnwild. Viktor Arvidsson's centering feed caroms in off Dakota Mermis. 3-0 Kings
LAK Goal - Fiala Revenge Game! 22 has all day between the circles and fires glove side for a two-goal lead. Kopitar gets point number 1,200 with the primary assist. 2-0 Kings.
Right at end of power play, Kings capitalize. #mnwild down 2-0. A familiar face, Kevin Fiala
Fiala with the PPG for his second point of the game against his former team, 2-0 LAK.
Kevin Fiala doubles Los Angeles' lead on the power play. 2-0
LAK Goal - Stay Hot, Phil! Great shift in the offensive zone from that line. Fiala forces the turnover, Moore gets the shot, Danault the deflection. Kings lead 1-0 early.
Danault deflects a Moore shot past Fleury after Fiala creates a turnover, 1-0 LAK. The ice cream boys strike again.
#mnwild were trying to get puck out, a turnover in d-zone and Danault finishes it off for a 1-0 lead
Kings capitalize first. Phillip Danault tips the puck past Marc-Andre Fleury after #mnwild can't clear the zone. 1-0
#mnwild coach John Hynes said Jonas Brodin (lower-body injury) had an MRI this afternoon. Hynes expected to know more after the game or tomorrow. Dakota Mermis will slot into the lineup tonight at Los Angeles in Brodin's absence.
#mnwild injury update: defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play tonight at Los Angeles.
#mnwild aren’t expected to know specific timeline on Jonas Brodin until they get back to Minnesota. Obviously he’s going to be out a little while, so don’t expect him back through this weekend. Tough as it is to lose him with Kings today and Blues Saturday too. MN in 6-0-2 run https://t.co/haa4CpDVXj
“Important is an understatement.” With the role Jonas Brodin plays, losing him for an extended period would be a big blow for #mnwild playoff hopes. It’s just the latest injury gut punch team has dealt with this season. MRI today My column from Anaheim https://t.co/kJ2xG3aSh7
Timely line switch, Gustavsson's response and Brodin hurt: Key Wild takeaways vs. Ducks https://t.co/JJNOzSxZE1
#mnwild defenseman Jonas Brodin will have an MRI today. This obviously doesn’t come at a good time with four weeks left in the regular season. Good news is it’s not ACL, I’m told
Smith: Jonas Brodin’s injury is another gut punch Wild must overcome in playoff chase https://t.co/kJ2xG3aSh7
#mnwild make up more ground in playoff chase but lose Jonas Brodin in process. Early takeaways from win in Anaheim, including Gustavsson’s strong start https://t.co/KBFns7o4vs
Recap: Short one tonight as the Ducks are left searching for answers after being shut out for the third time in a week and losing their seventh consecutive game. #FlyTogether @SportingTrib https://t.co/OeOypd0SV8
#mnwild coach John Hynes didn't have an update on Jonas Brodin (lower-body injury). "Hopefully it's nothing too serious," said Hynes, who described the sequence with Alex Killorn as an "unfortunate scrum, battle."
Ducks head coach Greg Cronin speaks to the media following their 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild: https://t.co/xWlPdMZu0F #FlyTogether @SportingTrib
#mnwild players said it was tough to watch Jonas Brodin hobble off the ice. One of those guys you can ill afford to lose. “Important is an understatement,” as Freddy Gaudreau put it.
#mnwild beat Ducks 4-0 tonight. Line switch before second period pays off. Hartman, Kaprizov (PPG), Merrill, Lucchni score goals. Gustavsson has a big-time response with a shutout (27 saves). The concern, however, has to be Jonas Brodin, who hobbled off the ice in third
Final: Ducks 0, Wild 4. Anaheim is shut out for the third time in the last seven days. Minus-19 goal differential in that same span (five games). #FlyTogether
Jacob Lucchini gives the @mnwild a 4-0 lead with this one-timer blast! 💥 https://t.co/opKEmD3JVn
LAK Goal - Late One For Lewie! Dubois spins and fires on net, with Lewis getting the deflection from just outside the crease. 6-2 Kings, late third period.
GOAL, Kings. 6-2 with 2:50 left. Lizotte boxes out Korchinski and tips in a Dubois shot.
CHI Goal - Blackhawks pull one back through Kevin Korchinski, who scores similarly to Gavrikov's goal in the second. 5-2 Kings, 5:44 left in the third period.
Korchinski scores, cuts the Kings' lead to 5-2.
“Hockey Play” 😐 Alex Killorn on Jonas Brodin https://t.co/x2Q4BKnsjE
4-0 Wild. Lucchini converts an odd-man rush after Zellweger turned the puck over at the offensive blue line. #FlyTogether
Jake Lucchini puts the #mnwild ahead 4-0 with 6:57 left in the third period.
Reverse angle of Brodin injury is brutal. Body slammed to the ice by Alex Killorn for zero reason and his right leg got pinned under him. Cheap play by Killorn that could have lasting effect for #mnwild
Looks like a leg injury for Brodin @RussoHockey @JoeSmithNHL #mnwild https://t.co/l4j9cXkmLI
Danault makes it 5-1 Kings. 😳 (🎥: @LAKings) https://t.co/IGVEEtzVfn
Ridiculous slap pass from Fiala leads to an easy tap-in for Danault. https://t.co/F2sFcbV6DD
Ridiculous slap pass from Fiala to set up the easy tap-in for Danault. https://t.co/CED7SON9HR
Fiala to Moore to Danault the ice cream trio strikes, 5-1 LAK. The slap pass from Fiala to Moore was absolute filth.
LAK Goal - Danault taps in at the back post off a Trevor Moore assist. Kings extend their lead to 5-1.
GOAL, Kings. Hawks trail 5-1. Danault gets inside Megna and Korchinski for a tap-in.
Lindström to the box for slashing. Fourth Ducks penalty kill of the night. #FlyTogether
#mnwild up 3-0 after two periods in Anaheim. Line switches paid off. Goals by Hartman, Merrill, Kaprizov (PPG). Gustavsson 16 saves so far
Kings create position in front of Mrázek and score on the rebound. Kopitar with his second.
End of 2: Ducks 0, Wild 3. #FlyTogether
Ducks drew a power play prior to this. #FlyTogether https://t.co/Iijxs7QpLi
Korchinski's clearing attempt is intercepted and Kopitar scores moments later.
LAK Goal - ANZ3! Kopitar makes it 3-1 with a well-placed shot from the slot. Kempe with the steal and dish to make it happen. Kings lead by two midway through the second.
Kempe picks off a pass and finds Kopitar in the slot who...shoots and scores, 3-1 LAK.
Kempe picks off a pass a finds Kopitar in the slot who...shoots and scores, 3-1 LAK.
LAK Goal - Gavy Goal! Kings pull back ahead as Gavrikov fires through traffic and in from the left point. Lizotte went for the deflection, turned out to just be a great screen. 2-1.
GOAL, Kings. Hawks trail 2-1. Gavrikov wrister from the point that had eyes.
Gavrikov with a seeing eye shot, 2-1 LAK. 📞📞📞
Leason draws an interference penalty on Zuccarello. Ducks power play coming up. #FlyTogether
Jon Merrill 2-0. #mnwild switching up lines working so far
2-0 Wild. Merrill’s seeing-eye shot goes bar down from the point. #FlyTogether
And the revamped look continues to deliver. Jon Merrill with the rising shot as Khusnutdinov set the screen. 2-0 #mnwild
1-0 Wild. Hartman cleans up a rebound after Boldy stripped Fowler in the defensive zone and helped set up a prime chance in the slot. #FlyTogether
End of 1: Ducks 0, Wild 0. #FlyTogether
Laferriere pounces on a rebound to put the Kings ahead 1-0.
LAK Goal - LAferriere! Two games against the Blackhawks, two goals for Alex Laferriere. 11th of the season for a rookie who has yet to hit a rookie wall. 1-0 Kings.
GOAL, Kings. Hawks trail 1-0. Laferierre whacks in a rebound.
Terry draws a hooking penalty on Brodin just after Killorn’s penalty expires. Anaheim on the power play now. #FlyTogether
Killorn gets the gate for interference. Ducks to the penalty kill. #FlyTogether
Big start here for Filip Gustavsson, his first in five games. Coming off a strong performance in Denver, key for him is showing consistency that's eluded him this season. Insight from Gustavsson + goalie coach Frederic Chabot on his season in here #mnwild https://t.co/0p6pnRBVkh
Beckman in, Lettieri out, Gustafsson in net vs. Ducks. #MNWild
Gustavsson starts tonight for #mnwild. Fleury tomorrow. Beckman in for Lettieri
Adam Beckman will draw in for Vinni Lettieri tonight for #mnwild at Anaheim. Filip Gustavsson will start in net.
Gibson in tonight vs #mnwild
John Gibson starts tonight for Anaheim against the Wild 🥅 #FlyTogether
Filip Gustavsson is same guy that was among NHL’s best goalies last season. “Hockey wise, it’s the same. It’s just the mental aspect of it.” With Gustavsson getting back in net today or Wednesday, the “hungry” #mnwild goalie + his coach offer insight https://t.co/pMulJj9WeP
#mnwild notes: What’s changed for Filip Gustavsson, Joel Eriksson Ek update and lineup change By @JoeSmithNHL https://t.co/YQHEraNewz