ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Joel Eriksson Ek scored with 24 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Wild recovered to defeat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 at Grand Casino Arena on Saturday.

Marcus Johansson sent a cross-ice feed to Eriksson Ek outside the right circle who sent a one-timer past Leevi Merilainen .

Ottawa used a coach's challenge for high-sticking on Matt Boldy on the play, but video review determined that no high stick occurred and the call on the ice was upheld.

Johansson had two assists, and Tyler Pitlick and Ryan Hartman scored for the Wild (18-9-5), who have won three straight and are 9-0-2 in their past 11 home games. Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves.

Tim Stutzle and Dylan Cozens each had a goal and an assist for the Senators (14-13-4) who have lost four of their past f

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