The only team in the NHL with as many points as the Wild is the rival Winnipeg Jets (18-6-0), who play the Dallas Stars at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The Wild (16-4-4) and Jets are tied atop the Western Conference, though the Jets currently hold the tiebreaker with more wins in regulation. The Washington Capitals (17-6-1, 35 points) are atop the East.

Jared Spurgeon scored 58 seconds into overtime, lifting the Minnesota Wild 3-2 over the Nashville Predators, who have now lost six games in overtime.

After their 3-2 overtime win over the Predators, the Wild tied the Jets for the league lead in the standings with 36 points in 24 games.