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Did Minnesota Wild's Overtime Goal Against Nashville Predators Define the Game?

The Minnesota Wild emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle against the Nashville Predators, with a final score of 6-5. This win brings the Wild's record to 34-14-10, while the Predators now stand at 26-23-7. The game was held at Bridgestone Arena and witnessed an attendance of 17,235 fans.


Feb 4, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) blocks the shot of Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

First Period


The first period set an intense pace as both teams scored three goals each. For the Wild, Matt Boldy was instrumental with his offensive prowess, contributing significantly to their early lead. His performance was complemented by Jared Spurgeon and Quinn Hughes who also made notable contributions on defense.


Second Period


In the second period, both teams continued their aggressive play. The Wild managed to edge ahead with a goal from Vladimir Tarasenko before he sustained an injury that took him out of play for future games. Meanwhile, Kirill Kaprizov provided an assist that showcased his playmaking skills.


Feb 4, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) clears the puck against the Nashville Predators during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Third Period


As tensions rose in the third period, Yakov Trenin added another goal for Minnesota which kept them in contention as Nashville fought back with one of their own from Filip Forsberg during a powerplay opportunity.


Overtime


The game reached its climax during overtime when Matt Boldy once again stepped up for Minnesota by scoring the decisive goal that sealed their victory over Nashville. This pivotal moment underscored his importance to the team and highlighted why he was named one of the stars of this matchup.


Feb 4, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (77) and Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) battle for the puck during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

This encounter between these two competitive teams offered plenty for fans to discuss in post-game thoughts about Minnesota Wild’s performance and strategy execution throughout each phase of gameplay.


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action when Minnesota faces off against Colorado Avalanche on February 26th at Ball Arena in Denver at 9:00 PM EST. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+, ALT TV network along with other local channels like KTVD and KUSA TV networks among others available regionally or online streaming services such as FDSN or FDSWI networks respectively!


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