Minnesota Wild's Historic Playoff Success

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High drama at the X as Eriksson Ek’s late goal puts Wild in playoffs

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Matt Boldy scored in overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3 -2 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

Joel Eriksson Ek scored an extra-arrival goal with 20.9 seconds left in regulation to give Minnesota the one standings point needed.

The Wild will open the playoffs on the road, likely Sunday , at Las Vegas .

While the Wild elected to delay newly-signed defenseman Zeev Buium’s NHL debut, Anaheim signed Western Michigan captain Tim Wasche after he helped the Broncos win their first NCAA title last Saturday . Wasche made his NHL debut on Tuesday , centering the Ducks ’ fourth line. In addition to Buium , defenseman Declan Chisholm and forward Vinnie Hinostroza were healthy scratches for Minnesota ..