Vegas ties the series 2–2 as Barbashev’s OT dagger leaves Minnesota howling.
April 26, 2025 — The Vegas Golden Knights pulled off a classic Vegas heist, stealing Game 4 from the Minnesota Wild with a 4–3 overtime win that had fans on both sides reaching for their stress balls.
The Wild came out swinging, with Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy lighting the lamp early, making it seem like Minnesota was ready to tame the Knights. But Vegas, never ones to fold under pressure, responded with goals from William Karlsson and Tomas Hertl, leveling the playing field and setting the stage for a nail-biting finish.
As the third period ticked away, both teams traded chances like poker chips, but it was Ivan Barbashev who played the ace up Vegas’s sleeve. Just minutes into overtime, Barbashev found the back of the net, sending the Knights’ bench into a frenzy and silencing the Wild faithful.
Goaltender Adin Hill stood tall for Vegas, turning away 30 shots and proving once again why he’s the backbone of the Knights’ defense. On the other end, Minnesota’s Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves but couldn’t stop the final blow.Wikipedia+2Reuters+2ESPN.com+2
With the series now tied at 2–2, both teams head back to Vegas for Game 5, where the stakes are higher, the lights are brighter, and the drama is guaranteed.
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