Ivan Barbashev scored the decisive goal in overtime to secure a 4-3 victory for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Minnesota Wild, leveling their first-round playoff series. The Golden Knights had trailed 2-1 entering the third period but managed to take the lead with goals from Nicolas Roy and Tomas Hertl before Minnesota's Jared Spurgeon tied the game. Both teams exchanged goals in the initial periods, with Marco Rossi and Marcus Foligno scoring for Minnesota, and Shea Theodore for Vegas. Adin Hill made 29 saves for Vegas, while Filip Gustavsson made 42 saves for Minnesota, including crucial saves late in regulation. The series continues with Game 5 in Vegas and Game 6 in Minnesota, as the Wild miss the presence of Marcus Johansson due to injury, with Vinnie Hinostroza stepping in his place.

Ivan Barbashev scored at 17:26 of overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild, tying their playoff series.

The Golden Knights overcame a 2-1 deficit in the third period with goals from Nicolas Roy and Tomas Hertl, before Jared Spurgeon equalized for the Wild.

In the first period, Shea Theodore and Marco Rossi exchanged goals, and Marcus Foligno gave Minnesota a lead in the second period with his third goal of the series.

Adin Hill was instrumental for Vegas with 29 saves, while Filip Gustavsson made 42 saves for Minnesota, including key stops late in regulation.

Game 5 will be hosted in Vegas, followed by Game 6 in Minnesota, with Marcus Johansson absent due to injury and Vinnie Hinostroza replacing him.

The Wild had been undefeated in the regular season when leading after two periods, highlighting the significance of this comeback victory for Vegas.

The decisive goal came from a scramble where Roy's centering attempt deflected off Jake Middleton and Barbashev capitalized on the loose puck.