Minnesota Wild surprised Montreal Canadiens, mounting an impressive comeback to win the game. Montreal Canadiens seemed to be in command, with a 81% chance to win toward the end of the game, but no lead proved large enough.
The game was expected to be an even matchup, Minnesota Wild had a 53% chance to win before the game started. Montreal Canadiens took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game, leading up to the exciting finish.