Wild Secure Overtime Victory Against Predators
The minnesota Wild defeated the Nashville Predators 6-5 in overtime on February 4,2026,in a high-scoring,back-and-forth contest. Jared Spurgeon scored the game-winning goal in the extra period, assisted by Matt Boldy, capping off a game filled with momentum swings.
Boldy’s Hat Trick Fuels Wild Offense
Matt Boldy led the Wild’s offensive charge with a remarkable first-period hat trick – his 30th, 31st, and 32nd goals of the season – tying him for the team lead in scoring. This was the fastest hat trick in Minnesota Wild franchise history.Despite Boldy’s early heroics, the Predators battled back, tying the game on multiple occasions.
A Game of Runs and resilient Goaltending
The game saw several lead changes.Nashville responded to the Wild’s initial surge with a pair of power-play goals and one from Erik Haula, tying the score 3-3 after the first period.The Predators continued to pressure in the second, but Yakov Trenin’s goal kept the game tied. vladimir Tarasenko gave Minnesota a late lead in the third,only for Nashville to answer just 34 seconds later.
Filip Gustavsson was crucial for the Wild, making 30 saves throughout the game. At the other end, Juuse Saros stopped 38 shots for the Predators. This was Minnesota’s 23rd game of the season requiring overtime, leading the NHL in that category.
Looking Ahead
The Wild (34-14-10) head into the Olympic break on a strong note, having gone 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. Several Wild players, including Boldy, will now participate in the Winter Olympics. The team resumes play on February 26th against the Colorado Avalanche. The Predators, despite the loss, remain in the playoff hunt.
Key Takeaways
- Matt Boldy scored a hat trick in under 13 minutes, setting a new franchise record.
- The game featured multiple lead changes and a total of 11 goals.
- Filip Gustavsson’s strong goaltending was essential for the Wild’s victory.
- Minnesota leads the NHL with 23 games decided in overtime.