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Minnesota Wild Tame Rangers at Madison Square Garden with Yurov's Heroics

The Minnesota Wild improved their record to 3-3-1 after a decisive 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers, who now stand at 3-4-1. The game, held at the iconic Madison Square Garden, saw the Wild outplay the Rangers in a tightly contested match.


Oct 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) fights for the puck against New York Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

First Period


The opening period set an intense tone as both teams sought dominance. The Wild struck first with a goal from Danila Yurov, showcasing his offensive prowess early in the game. This gave Minnesota an initial edge and put pressure on the Rangers to respond quickly.


Second Period


As play resumed in the second period, both teams tightened their defenses significantly. Despite several attempts from both sides, neither team managed to find the back of the net. The Wild's defense was particularly effective during this period, blocking numerous shots and maintaining their lead.


Oct 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (7) skates with the puck against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Third Period


The final period was where Minnesota truly shined. Jonas Brodin extended their lead with a well-executed goal that left Ranger fans silent. Although New York managed to score once through persistent effort, it wasn't enough to overcome Minnesota's momentum. Filip Gustavsson stood tall between the pipes for Minnesota with 23 saves and played a crucial role in securing this win for his team.


In post-game interviews, players highlighted key moments that defined this encounter as pivotal for building confidence moving forward into future games.


Oct 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) looks to shoot against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Fans can look forward to seeing how these performances will translate when they face off against New Jersey Devils on October 22nd at Prudential Center in Newark at 7:00 PM EDT; coverage will be available via ESPN+, MSGSN TV channels including FDSNX & FDSWIX networks respectively!


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