IOWA ELIMINATED FROM POSTSEASON CONTENTION IN 3-2 OVERTIME LOSS

Apr 12, 2025

WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The Manitoba Moose eliminated the Iowa Wild from postseason contention in a 3-2 overtime decision on Saturday night at Canada Life Centre. 

C.J. Suess tipped a shot through Jesper Wallstedt (20 saves) 4:31 into the game to put Manitoba ahead 1-0. 

Liam Malmquist deflected a second goal home at 8:02 to give the Moose a 2-0 lead. 

Iowa outshot Manitoba 12-6 through 20 minutes and led the shot count 19-15 after two periods. 

Liam Öhgren narrowed the margin to one goal with assists from Will Zmolek and Graeme Clarke at 10:01 of the third period. 

The Wild forced overtime with a game-tying goal with 1:23 to play. After Jack Peart sent a shot in on Domenic DiVincentiis (30 saves) through traffic, Luke Toporowski pulled the rebound loose and backhanded a shot home. Öhgren also assisted on Toporowski’s goal. 

Mason Shaw scored at 2:02 of overtime to earn Manitoba the extra point. 

Iowa outshot Manitoba 32-23. The Wild went 0-for-6 on the power play while the Moose finished 0-for-3 with the man advantage. 

Iowa returns to Wells Fargo Arena to host the Chicago Wolves on Wednesday, Apr. 16 at 7 p.m. 

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