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Yurov scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd period for first NHL goal as Wild beat Rangers 3-1

Minnesota Wild vs. New York Rangers: Game Highlights

Jonas Brodin and Kirill Kaprizov also scored for Minnesota, which had a 32-23 advantage on shots. Filip Gustavsson had 22 saves as the Wild snapped a three-game losing streak (0-2-1).

Artemi Panarin scored for the Rangers, who fell to 0-4-0 at home this season. Igor Shesterkin finished with 29 saves,

In the third period, after Shesterkin made a save on Marcus Johansson's wraparound try, Yurov knocked in the loose puck at 8:16 for the rookie's first NHL goal to put the Wild ahead 2-1.

Kaprizov added an empty-netter for his fifth of the season with 1:39 remaining to seal the win.

The Wild outshot the Rangers 17-6 in the first period, with each team scoring once.

Panarin, who had a goal and three assists Saturday at Montreal, got the Rangers on the board in the opening minute of the game. Mika Zibanejad got the puck in the left corner and sent it in front and Panarin put it past Gustavsson at 57 seconds.

It was New York's first goal at home after they were shut out in their first three games at Madison Square Garden — 3-0 by Pittsburgh on Oct. 7, 1-0 by Washington on Oct. 12 and 2-0 by Edmonton on Oct. 14.

Brodin tied it at 5:10, beating Shesterkin with a shot from the left circle.

Each team had 11 shots in a scoreless second period.,

Up next The Wild visit the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. The Rangers host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

Regular Season Series

MIN leads series 1-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 0:57 Artemi Panarin Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Mika Zibanejad (2), Will Borgen (2)
Goal 1st Period 5:10 Jonas Brodin Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Matt Boldy (6), Joel Eriksson Ek (4)
Goal 3rd Period 8:16 Danila Yurov Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Marcus Johansson (3)
Goal 3rd Period 18:24 Kirill Kaprizov Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Ryan Hartman (1)

Statistics

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19 Blocked Shots 21
20 Hits 34
3 Takeaways 2
32 Shots 24
0 Power Play Goals 0
3 Power Play Opportunities 1
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
28 Faceoffs Won 29
49.1 Faceoff Win Percent 50.9
12 Giveaways 11
1 Total Penalties 3
2 Penalty Minutes 6
New York Rangers New York Rangers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Mats Zuccarello, RW Day-To-Day Apr 21
Yakov Trenin, C Day-To-Day Apr 21
Charlie Stramel, C Out Apr 6

Game Information

Madison Square Garden

Location: New York, NY
Attendance: 18,006 | Capacity:

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Colorado 55 16 121 11
Dallas 50 20 112 12
Minnesota 46 24 104 12
Utah 43 33 92 6
St. Louis 37 33 86 12
Nashville 38 34 86 10
Winnipeg 35 35 82 12
Chicago 29 39 72 14

2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Carolina 53 22 113 7
Pittsburgh 41 25 98 16
Philadelphia 43 27 98 12
Washington 43 30 95 9
Columbus 40 30 92 12
NY Islanders 43 34 91 5
New Jersey 42 37 87 3
NY Rangers 34 39 77 9
Full Standings