Zuccarello scores in overtime, Wild beat Kraken 3-2 to complete 2-week trip

SEATTLE (AP) — Mats Zuccarello scored off a feed from Kirill Kaprizov on a rush at 2:09 of overtime, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Thursday night to finish a two-week, seven-game trip.

Ryan Hartman and Brock Faber had first-period goals for Minnesota, and Jesper Wallstedt made 26 saves. The Wild hit the road for the long trip with the world junior championships being played at Grand Casino Arena. They were 4-1-2.

Defenseman Quinn Hughes assisted on Faber’s goal, giving him 13 points in 13 games since coming over in the trade with Vancouver.

Adam Larson and Matty Beniers had third-period goals for Seattle, with Berniers tying it on a power play at 9:07.

Philipp Grubauer stopped 31 shots for Seattle. Seattle had its four-game winning streak end, but has earned points in 10 straight games.

Wild: Host the New York Islanders on Saturday night.

Kraken: At Carolina on Saturday night.

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Seattle Kraken defenseman Cale Fleury (8) tries to clear the puck agasint Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (90) watches a goal from defenseman Brock Faber go in the net past Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber, far right, celebrates his goal against the Seattle Kraken with center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) and left wing Matt Boldy (12) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer lies on the ice after making a save as Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) fends off a shot from Minnesota Wild right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) as Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mitch Marner had three goals and two assists and the Golden Knights scored three times in the third period to defeat the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Thursday night.

It was the sixth time in Marner's career that he had at least five points in a game and the first since also having five (one goal, four assists) for Toronto against Boston on Jan. 4, 2025.

Ivan Barbashev had a goal and and two assists, Mark Stone had an assist for his 700th career point and Pavel Dorofeyev added to his club record with his 19th power-play goal this season and 35th overall. Shea Theodore recorded two assists, including the 300th of his career with the team.

Carter Hart, who was activated off injured reserve earlier Thursday, stopped 19 shots in his first start since Jan. 8.

Blake Coleman scored twice for the Flames and Morgan Frost had the other goal. Dustin Wolf made 28 saves.

The Golden Knights moved six points ahead of Los Angeles for the third and final Pacific Division playoff spot. Vegas is three points behind division leaders Anaheim and Edmonton.

Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud received a video tribute at the first timeout of the opening period. He became emotional, patted his heart and waved to the fans, who roared at the return of one of the more beloved players in franchise history. He was with the Golden Knights since the 2017-18 season and became a regular three years later.

The Golden Knights traded Whitecloud to Calgary on Jan. 18 for Rasmus Andersson.

Calgary took the lead three times before Vegas answered with the equalizer each time, with the game tied at 3 entering the second intermission.

The beginning of the third period was delayed more than 20 minutes because of an issue with a spot on the ice.

Flames: Play at Anaheim on Saturday.

Golden Knights: Play at Edmonton on Saturday in a crucial Pacific Division matchup.

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Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud, center, salutes the fans during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) stops a shot behind Calgary Flames left wing Joel Farabee (86) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) skates with the puck against Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud (28) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

Calgary Flames center John Beecher (18) celebrates after his goal with defenseman Zayne Parekh (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)