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Wild make first-period flurry hold up in win over Golden Knights

Danila Yurov scored to finish off a first-period flurry for the Minnesota Wild, who held on for a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday evening in St.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:06 AM
Wild make first-period flurry hold up in win over Golden Knights
Key Things to Know
  • The Minnesota Wild defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 following a three-goal first period.
  • Matt Boldy, Maxim Shabanov, Danila Yurov, and Joel Eriksson Ek scored for Minnesota.
  • Rasmus Andersson and William Karlsson scored goals for Vegas in the defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Wild earned a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday evening in St. Paul, Minnesota. Minnesota built an early 3-0 lead during a three-goal surge in the first period, featuring goals from Matt Boldy, Maxim Shabanov, and Danila Yurov. Jesper Wallstedt made 21 saves on 23 shots to help secure Minnesota's second consecutive victory.

Rasmus Andersson and William Karlsson scored to bring Vegas within one goal in the third period before Joel Eriksson Ek sealed the win with an empty-netter. Golden Knights forward Nico Sturm exited the game during the first period after getting struck in the head by a teammate's shot.

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