Hartman, Gustavsson Lead Wild to 2–1 Win Against Kings

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Roy, center, and defenseman Sean Durzi (50) try to clear the puck from the goal as Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36), left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) and right wing Ryan Hartman try to score during the first period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., on Feb. 21, 2023. Craig Lassig/AP Photo

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Ryan Hartman scored twice and Filip Gustavsson made 33 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Tuesday night, Feb. 21.

Gustavsson, who started the day second in the NHL in goals-against average (2.16) and tied for second in save percentage (92.6%), won for the fourth time in five games as Minnesota won its third straight. The Wild ended a seven-game homestand with points in five of the games.