The Minnesota Wild defeated the Golden Knights 4-2 at home Monday, per reporting from Yahoo Sports and ESPN. Matt Boldy scored for Minnesota in the win, while Quinn Hughes finished with two assists. The result extends the Wild's winning streak to three games after a 4-1 road victory over Florida on Saturday.
The loss marks Vegas's first blemish in an otherwise strong stretch. The Golden Knights came into Monday's game at 5-1-0 and had won their previous two outings—a 4-3 victory over Toronto on Thursday and a 2-1 win against Los Angeles on Saturday. Vegas sits third in the Pacific Division with a 39-26 record, but the Monday defeat ended a three-game winning streak.
Minnesota improved to 46-24 and now holds third place in the Central Division. The Wild's weekend win over Florida and Monday's result represent a clear upswing after a 3-2 loss at Tampa Bay on Thursday. At 46 wins through their early season, Minnesota has positioned itself as one of the conference's stronger teams, while Vegas remains competitive despite the loss.
Hughes, a defenseman for the Wild, has been productive this season with 16 goals and 60 assists through 68 games in 2025. Boldy, playing left wing, notched his goal in just five games played in the 2027 season. Neither outlet provided details on how those performances factored into Monday's game beyond their point totals.
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Both teams face back-to-back games Tuesday. Minnesota travels to Winnipeg, while Vegas heads to Nashville. The Wild and Golden Knights will face off again later this season, giving Minnesota the chance to build further on what is now a four-game advantage over Vegas in their season series.
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