Minnesota leads after two periods, outshooting Washington 18-16 as both goalies deliver strong saves.
At the second-period break, Minnesota leads 2-1 and holds an 18-16 shots edge, while Washington has a 17-15 advantage in hits; neither team has a power-play goal. Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron have Minnesota’s goals: Hughes has 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 point, 3 shots, 1 hit and a 0 plus/minus, while McCarron has 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 point, 1 shot and a +1. Justin Sourdif has Washington’s goal, with 1 goal, 0 assists, 1 point, 2 shots, 3 hits and a 0 plus/minus; Cole Hutson has an assist and 1 shot. Jesper Wallstedt has stopped 15 of 16 shots (93.8%), while Logan Thompson has made 16 saves on 18 shots (88.9%).
Key Performers
Quinn Hughes, Minnesota: 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 3 SOG, 1 hit, even Justin Sourdif, Washington: 1 G, 0 A, 1 P, 2 SOG, 3 hits, even Goalies: Wallstedt 15/16 saves (93.8%); Thompson 16/18 (88.9%)