Zuccarello OT Goal Lifts Wild Over Blackhawks

0:00On March 18th, here's the latest surrounding the NHL. Mats Zuccarello scored just three minutes and nine seconds into overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a four-three win over the Chicago Black Hawks at the United Center on Tuesday night. His wrist shot from the slot off a pass from Marcus Johansson snapped a three-game skid for the Wild. The games stay close throughout. With Minnesota jumping out to a three-one lead in the first period, thanks to goals from Ryan Hartman and Johansson. Plus a power play tally from Vladimir Tarasenko. Chicago chipped away, getting markers from Louis Crevier and Ryan Green to pull within one heading into the third. Frank Nizar tied at late in regulation at 18 minutes and 20 seconds, tipping a backhand pass from Connor Bedard, past Phillip Gustafson. That set the stage for the extra frame, where Zuccarello delivered the winner. Johansson paced Minnesota with a goal and two assists, while Brock Faber dished out three helpers. For the Black Hawks, Nizar and Crevier, each had a goal and an assist

1:03and Bedard added two assists in the loss. The night included a nice touch at Chicago-honored former captain Nick Felino with a video tribute in the first period. It was his first game back against his old team since the trade to Minnesota on March 6th. Gustafson finished with 21 saves for the win despite a brief injury scare. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Press play, put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com. Made in AI.