Talbot Makes 27 Saves, Leading Wild Past Golden Knights 2-1

By By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press

Published April 5, 2021 at 10:51 AM PDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, Cam Talbot made 27 saves and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 Saturday night.

The Wild became the first team to sweep a two-game series in Las Vegas this season.

The Golden Knights (0-2-1) are mired in their first three-game skid of the season. The Golden Knights, who were 15-0-0 when leading after the second period, had won 23 straight in that situation dating to last season.

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