Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno's assist helped set up a crucial empty-net goal by Joel Eriksson Ek in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. The Wild's victory snapped a three-game losing streak and gave them a much-needed boost in their pursuit of a playoff spot. With the win, Minnesota moved closer to securing a spot in the Western Conference's top eight, while the Kraken's loss extended their recent struggles. The Wild's win marked a significant turnaround in their season, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the NHL regular season.
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