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

Emmett Knowlton   

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

Thomas Vanek Minnesota Wild

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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:

Vanek Goal

via NHL.com

And here it is from an even better angle:

Vanek Goal 2

via NHL

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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