Wild Edge Red Wings in Overtime Thriller

In a thrilling encounter at the Grand Casino Arena, the Minnesota Wild triumphed over the Detroit Red Wings with a final score of 4-3 after overtime. This victory not only showcased the Wild's resilience but also marked their second consecutive win against the Red Wings in their recent meetings, as they now lead the series 2-0 this season.

The Minnesota Wild entered this game with a home record of 29-14-9, but their recent form had been less than stellar, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games. They had been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 3.9 goals per game during this stretch, while scoring an average of 3.5. Their latest outing before this game was a loss to the Montreal Canadiens, where they fell 3-4 on January 21, 2026. The Wild had not won at home in their last three games, and their last five games showed a record of 2-3 with an average of 3.6 goals scored and 4.4 goals allowed.

On the other hand, the Detroit Red Wings came into this matchup with a strong away record of 31-16-5 and were riding a three-game winning streak. Over their last ten games, they posted an impressive 7-3 record, scoring an average of 3.2 goals while allowing only 2.4. Their most recent victory was a 2-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 22, 2026. The Red Wings had been performing well on the road, with a record of 3-2 in their last five games, averaging 2.8 goals scored and 2.4 goals allowed.

In terms of injuries, the Wild were without goaltender Filip Gustavsson due to a hip injury, which could have impacted their defensive performance. The Red Wings were also missing key players, including Viktor Arvidsson (ribs), Mason Appleton (upper body), and Michael Rasmussen (lower body), which may have affected their offensive depth.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored the Wild with a moneyline of -162, while the Red Wings were listed at +136. The spread was set at -1.5 for the Wild, with a total of 6.5 goals for the game, indicating expectations of a competitive match.

The game began with an early goal from Lucas Raymond of the Red Wings, who scored his 16th of the season with a wrist shot, assisted by Moritz Seider and Dylan Larkin. The Wild quickly responded, with Kirill Kaprizov netting his 26th goal, leveling the score at 1-1 by the end of the first period. The second period saw Raymond strike again, putting the Red Wings ahead 2-1 with his 17th goal.

As the game progressed into the third period, Mats Zuccarello brought the Wild back into contention with a backhand goal, making it 2-2. However, James van Riemsdyk then scored for the Red Wings, tipping the puck in to give them a 3-2 lead. The Wild fought back once more, with Zuccarello scoring again, this time with a wrist shot, to tie the game at 3-3.

The overtime period was tense, but Kirill Kaprizov sealed the victory for the Wild with a wrist shot, assisted by Quinn Hughes, giving him his 27th goal of the season and clinching the game 4-3.

This match highlighted the Wild's ability to come back from behind and showcased the offensive talents of players like Kaprizov and Zuccarello, who were instrumental in their victory. The Red Wings, despite their loss, demonstrated their competitive spirit and resilience, making this matchup a memorable one for fans.