Minnesota has Vancouver chasing after outshooting the Canucks 20-13 and scoring twice on the power play.
At the P2 update, Minnesota leads Vancouver 3-0 and holds a 20-13 edge in shots. Maxim Shabanov has a goal, an assist, two points, two shots and a power-play goal; Quinn Hughes has a goal, three shots and a power-play goal, while Bobby Brink has a goal on two shots. Calvin Pickard has stopped all 13 shots he faced for a 1.000 save percentage, while Leevi Meriläinen has 17 saves on 20 shots for an .850 mark. The Wild also lead 26-15 in hits and have converted two power plays, while Vancouver is 0-for-its power-play chances.
Key Performers
Maxim Shabanov (MIN): 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 2 SOG, 1 PPG Quinn Hughes (MIN): 1 G, 3 SOG, 1 PPG Calvin Pickard (MIN): 13 saves on 13 shots, 1.000 SV%