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Wild Beat Ducks 3-2; Wallstedt Impresses In Debut

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ST. PAUL, Minn. The Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday in the regular-season finale as rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 35 saves and Hunter Haight scored his first career NHL goal. Danila Yurov and Robby Fabbri also scored for Minnesota, while Mason McTavish scored twice for Anaheim. The outcome leaves the Ducks with 90 points and one regular-season game remaining after clinching a playoff berth Monday following a Nashville loss; they can no longer win the Pacific Division. The Wild will evaluate Wallstedt alongside Filip Gustavsson for potential postseason goaltending rotation, and Anaheim faces potential lower seeding and a tough first-round matchup.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Prior to Monday: Ducks were pursuing Pacific Division title late in season.
Monday: Nashville lost to San Jose, clinching a Ducks playoff berth.
Tuesday: Wild defeated Ducks 3-2 in the regular-season finale; Wallstedt made 35 saves.
Tuesday: Hunter Haight scored his first career NHL goal; McTavish scored twice for Anaheim.
After the game: Wild consider Wallstedt for postseason rotation; Ducks prepare for final regular-season game and playoff seeding.

Why This Matters to You

The Wild's win may shake up the playoff picture. If you're a Ducks fan, your team's seeding and first-round matchup could be tougher. If you're a Wild fan, you've got a promising rookie goalie to watch.

The Bottom Line

The Ducks have one last regular-season game to improve their playoff position. Wild fans, keep an eye on Wallstedt's performance. It could impact the team's postseason strategy. Worth forwarding if you know a hockey enthusiast.