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Wild Clinch 10th Postseason Berth Despite Loss To Golden Knights

Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in regulation, including the tying goal with 34.2 seconds left to send it to overtime.

April 4, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in regulation, including the tying goal with 34.2 seconds left to send it to overtime, and then had one of Vegas' three scores in the shootout in the Golden Knights' 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.

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Keegan Kolesar also scored in regulation and Jack Eichel and Reilly Smith had shootout goals as Vegas delayed Minnesota's chance to clinch a playoff spot. Laurent Brossoit made 30 saves.

Matt Boldy had a goal and assist, reaching the 30-goal mark in his first full NHL season for the Wild, and Brandon Duhaime and John Klingberg also scored in regulation for Minnesota. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the Wild, who clinched a postseason berth with a victory.

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