In a tightly contested matchup, the Minnesota Wild secured a 1-0 victory over the Boston Bruins, capitalized by Frederick Gaudreau's second-period goal and a stellar performance by goalie Filip Gustavsson, who achieved his fourth shutout of the season. The Bruins were challenged by the absence of captain Brad Marchand, leaving the team reeling as they faced significant playoff competition. Despite David Pastrnak's impressive 17-game point streak ending, Boston could not generate quality scoring opportunities, dropping their sixth game in seven outings as Minnesota's defense kept them at bay.
Frederick Gaudreau scored the game's only goal and Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 shots as the Minnesota Wild beat the Boston Bruins 1-0.
Boston played without captain and second-leading scorer Brad Marchand, who left with an upper-body injury in Saturday's victory.
Gustavsson posted his fourth shutout of the season, the team's defense significantly limiting Boston's scoring chances throughout the game.
The Bruins lost for the sixth time in seven games, struggling during a critical period as they fight for a playoff spot.
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