The Wild and Stars faced off in a thrilling double overtime game on Tuesday night, with the Wild coming out on top 3-2 thanks to a game-winning goal from forward Ryan Hartman.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Wild taking an early lead in the first period. The Stars responded with a goal of their own in the second period to tie the game at 1-1. The Wild then scored again in the third period to take a 2-1 lead, but the Stars tied it up again late in the period to send the game into overtime.
The two teams battled for nearly twenty minutes of overtime before Hartman finally broke through with the game-winning goal. Hartman took a pass from defenseman Jared Spurgeon and fired a shot past Stars goalie Ben Bishop to give the Wild the 3-2 victory.
The Wild’s win was a big one, as it improved their record to 3-2-1 on the season and moved them into third place in the Central Division. It was also a big win for Hartman, who now has four goals and two assists in six games this season.
The Wild will look to continue their winning ways when they take on the Predators on Thursday night. With another win, they could move into second place in the division and continue their push for a playoff spot.
Overall, Tuesday night’s double overtime thriller was an exciting game for both teams and fans alike. The Wild were able to come away with the win thanks to Hartman’s game-winning goal, and they will look to keep the momentum going against the Predators on Thursday night.
