Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek was integral to his team's Saturday win.

Joel Eriksson Ek scored with 23.1 seconds remaining to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

Eriksson Ek buried a one-timer from the right circle after a cross-ice pass by Marcus Johansson to stun the Senators, who had rallied from a 2-0 deficit to tie it.

Tyler Pitlick and Ryan Hartman also scored for Minnesota, while Jesper Wallstedt made 34 saves.

Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist for the Senators. Dylan Cozens also scored, and Leevi Merilainen stopped 22 shots.

After a scoreless first period, Pitlick scored off a deflection that trickled between Merilainen’s legs to put the Wild in front.

Hartman converted a crisp pass from Johansson at the left post on the powe

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