On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Iowa Wild defeated the Manitoba Moose 3-2 in an overtime game, highlighted by Carson Lambos’ late goal that sealed the win. The Iowa Wild overtime victory came after a competitive match that saw multiple lead changes throughout the game.
Scoring Summary and Game Progression
The Wild opened the scoring in the first period when Riley Heidt netted a goal at 9:24. Manitoba responded before the period ended, tying the game at 1-1 with Isaak Phillips scoring at 15:16 and then taking the lead at 2-1 when Danny Zhilkin scored at 17:19. Early in the third period, Tyler Pitlick evened the score at 2-2 with a goal at 44:26, pushing the game into overtime.
Overtime was brief, lasting just one minute before Carson Lambos delivered the winning goal for the Iowa Wild, ending the contest at 3-2.
Looking Ahead to the Upcoming Match
The teams are set to face each other again the very next day, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2 p.m. CST. This rematch will take place in Manitoba, where both teams will look to adjust strategies following the intense Saturday encounter.
