Minnesota Wild player scores jaw-dropping goal that has the hockey world buzzing

Minnesota Wild winger Thomas Vanek scored two goals last night against the Winnipeg Jets, including a dazzling game-winner that saw him pull the puck between his own legs, around his defender, and bury it top-shelf on the glove side of Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec. 

"That is just silky, if you want an adjective for it," the Wild broadcaster said upon viewing the replay.

Here's the goal in real-time:

And here it is from an even better angle:

The Wild went on to win the game, 5-3. Vanek also scored an earlier goal (a breakaway slap shot, no less). Vanek's goal earned him the top spot on Wednesday morning's SportsCenter.

Here are full highlights from the game:

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