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Wild clinch playoff spot by taking Ducks to OT on Eriksson Ek's tying goal with 20.9 seconds left

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Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

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DAVE CAMPBELL

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion when Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tying goal with 20.9 seconds left in regulation, and Matt Boldy got the winner with 17.9 seconds remaining in overtime to beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday.