Wild turn away Sharks as Matt Hackett shines in emergency debut

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    Not bad for an emergency goalie.

    Minnesota was without starting goalkeeper Niklas Backstrom because of a lingering groin problem and Josh Harding was forced out of the game less than two minutes in.

    Enter Matt Hackett, who recorded 34 saves to win in his NHL debut in the Wild's 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.
     

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