Wild defeat Kraken 4-0 with quick scoring surge

The Minnesota Wild started strong in their game against the Seattle Kraken, scoring three goals in just 1 minute and 42 seconds in the first period. Ryan Hartman, Matt Boldy, and Liam Ohgren each found the net early, leading to a 4-0 victory on Wednesday night. Filip Gustavsson was impressive, making 34 saves and earning his fifth shutout of the season. Boldy added an empty-net goal later, helping the Wild close in on the Colorado Avalanche for third place in the Central Division. Gustavsson's recent performances have been strong, with a low goals-against average and two shutouts in his last six home games. The early goals by Hartman, Boldy, and Ohgren marked the fastest start to a game in the NHL this season. Before this match, the Wild had gone seven games without scoring a goal in the first period. The Kraken, playing their fourth game in six days, outshot the Wild but still lost for only the second time in their last seven games. Center Marco Rossi from Minnesota left the game with a lower-body injury after being hit by a shot. Seattle has struggled in the second game of back-to-back contests, losing all eleven outings this season. Both teams will be back in action on Saturday, with the Kraken visiting Edmonton and the Wild hosting Buffalo.