What Happened
Matthew Schaefer scored his second goal of the game 33 seconds into overtime, beating Jesper Wallstedt from the right circle on a break, to give the New York Islanders a road win over the Minnesota Wild. Schaefer also had an assist. Bo Horvat added a power-play goal and Adam Pelech scored for New York, while Ilya Sorokin made 22 saves. Matt Boldy tied it 3-3 with 3:53 left in regulation for Minnesota.
Key Details
- Schaefer's overtime winner came on a wrist shot from the right circle at 33 seconds.
- Schaefer recorded two goals and one assist.
- Horvat scored on the power play; Pelech also scored for New York.
- Sorokin stopped 22 shots; Wallstedt stopped 22 for Minnesota.
- Eriksson Ek, Hughes and Boldy scored for the Wild, who lead the Central Division.
- The Islanders are 7-4-2; the Wild are 9-4-2 after having a three-game win streak snapped.
What It Means
The result gives the Islanders consecutive wins and a 7-4-2 record, while the Wild lose for the first time in four games and sit at 9-4-2 atop the Central Division. Schaefer's three-point night was the difference in a game Minnesota forced to overtime with Boldy's late goal.