Wild's Vladimir Tarasenko: Nets first with Minnesota

Tarasenko scored a goal on his only shot in 16:38 of ice time during Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Tarasenko's first goal, and even-strength point, with the Wild came in his fifth game of the season. The 33-year-old had four assists on the power play going into the contest, so it's a good sign to see the six-time 30-goal scorer light the lamp at even strength. At just under a point-per-game so far this season, his role on the top power play unit and on the Wild's second line puts him in position for continued production.