Wild's Late Second-Period Push Makes the Third Feel Like a Comeback Bid

Minnesota closed the second by pouring pressure on Tampa Bay, turning a two-goal deficit into a one-goal game and making the third feel like a comeback rather than a slog.

Supporting counts from the box: Minnesota finished with 41 shot attempts to Tampa Bay's 49, and the game produced 12 high-danger chances for Minnesota versus 16 for Tampa Bay. Expected goals favored Tampa Bay at 2.47 to Minnesota's 1.97.