Minnesota leads the shot count 12–5, but both goalies are perfect and the first period is scoreless.
The first period ends 0–0, with Minnesota holding a 12–5 edge in shots and an 11–6 advantage in hits. Karel Vejmelka has stopped all 12 shots he faced for a 1.000 save percentage, while Jesper Wallstedt turned aside Utah’s five shots for the same mark. Wild forwards Blake Coleman and Ryan Hartman each have three shots on goal; both are at 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points and +0, with Hartman adding a blocked shot. Utah’s Vincent Trocheck, Clayton Keller, Barrett Hayton and Logan Cooley each have one shot, and neither team has scored a power-play goal.
Key Performers
Karel Vejmelka — 12 saves on 12 shots, 1.000 SV% Jesper Wallstedt — 5 saves on 5 shots, 1.000 SV% Blake Coleman — 3 shots on goal; 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, +0