ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Marco Rossi scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Vladimir Tarasenko had a goal and two assists, helping the Minnesota Wild snap a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.

Vinnie Hinostroza and Jonas Brodin padded the lead with goals in the third period, and Ryan Hartman added an empty-netter for the Wild (4-6-3), who notched their first regulation win in seven games on home ice this season.

Joel Eriksson Ek had two assists and Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves for the Wild, who were superb on special teams.

Tarasenko's backhander off a slick pass from Eriksson Ek came during a power play in the first period, and the Wild's penalty kill was 3-for-3 in keeping the Canucks out of the net with their man advanta

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