Wild 3, Canadiens 0

Montreal 0 0 0 — 0 Minnesota 0 1 2 — 3

First Period: None. Penalties: None.

Second Period: 1, Minnesota, Boldy 10 (Kaprizov, Johansson), 12:43. Penalties: Rossi, MIN (Tripping), 0:31.

Third Period: 2, Minnesota, Rossi 5 (Chisholm, Spurgeon), 12:19 (pp). 3, Minnesota, Kaprizov 10 (Gaudreau), 19:40 (en). Penalties: Boldy, MIN (Interference), 4:09. Lauko, MIN (Roughing), 6:16. Gallagher, MTL (Slashing), 6:16. Struble, MTL (High Sticking), 8:22. Khusnutdinov, MIN (High Sticking), 13:07. Hutson, MTL (Roughing), 16:21.

Shots on goal: Montreal 2-7-10: 19. Minnesota 4-11-13: 28.

Power-play opportunities: Montreal 0 of 3. Minnesota 1 of 3.

Goalies: Montreal, Montembeault 4-8-1 (27 shots-25 saves). Minnesota, Gustavsson 8-2-2 (19-19).

A: 17,012 (18,064). T: 2:25.

Referees: Tom Chmielewski, Brian Pochmara; Linesmen: Kyle Flemington, Trent Knorr.