Pulling off a victory against a division rival despite key injuries helped steady the Wild amid a tenuous stretch in the schedule.

The Minnesota Wild got on the board first and although they did allow the Colorado Avalanche to tie it, they took the win in a shootout.

The Wild took a 1-0 lead midway through the second when they capitalized on a turnover by Necas in his defensive zone. Boldy poked the puck to Marco Rossi, who pushed it ahead to a charging Zuccarello. His high wrist shot beat Blackwood over the shoulder.