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Minnesota Wild beat Avalanche 5-2, win sixth straight

Mats Zuccarello scored the go-ahead goal as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 to extend their winning streak to six games.

Mats Zuccarello netted the 3-1 goal in the third period, helping the Minnesota Wild secure a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche and extend their winning streak to six games. Matt Boldy led the offense with two goals and two assists, while Filip Gustavsson stopped 44 shots.

Joel Eriksson Ek added two late goals to seal the win. With the victory, Minnesota remains second in the Western Conference standings, sitting just behind the Avalanche.