In a closely contested NHL game, the Minnesota Wild maintained a 2-1 lead over the Detroit Red Wings with 4:46 remaining in the second period. Connor Dewar had a breakaway opportunity but was denied by the Red Wings' goaltender. Marcus Johansson scored an unassisted goal for the Wild, capitalizing on a rebound from Ryan Hartman's play, which initially involved a great save by Reimer. However, the game was later tied 2-2 after Alex DeBrincat scored on the power play for the Red Wings. The Wild faced some challenges as they were penalized twice, with Middleton called for hooking and Merrill for holding, giving Detroit power play opportunities. Despite these setbacks and a missed chance by Rossi on a great feed from Johansson, the Wild managed to preserve their lead into the second intermission.
Alex DeBrincat scores on the power play. 2-2
Alex DeBrincat knots it up with a one-timer that ricocheted off Gus' shoulder. 2-2
Middleton hooking. Detroit to PP at 1:30 of third period. #mnwild
Johansson's goal is now unassisted. #MNWild
Rossi misses on great feed from Johansson with seconds to play in 2nd. #MNWild 2, #RedWings 1 after 2.
Merrill penalized for holding, behind the Red Wings' net. Detroit to PP at 16:54. #MNWild lead 2-1.
After long shift, Dewar gets breakaway but can't get through Reimers, 5 hole. #MNWild still lead, 2-1 with 4:46 left in second period.
Connor Dewar sprung on a breakaway, denied. Still 2-1 Wild lead with 4:46 to go in the second.
Marcus Johansson on a fat Ryan Hartman rebound after a terrific play by Hartman to split the D. Reimer made a great save but Johansson finished to give Minnesota a 2-1 lead