Darcy Kuemper makes incredible stick save vs. Ducks (Video)

Darcy Kuemper’s Minnesota Wild franchise record shutout streak of 163:46 ended against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night in a 2-1 loss, but he managed another save for the highlight reel.

With the score tied 1-1 in the third period, Corey Perry of the Ducks sent a pass to the crease to a cutting Matt Beleskey. It appeared to go off the skate of Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin, but Kuemper was ready -- he dove to his right with this stick and prevented the puck from entering the net, reaching back to send it out.

As he teammate Charlie Coyle said: "He’s been great for us. A few bounces either way and it’s in the back of the net. He’s playing great, and he should keep his head up. We have a lot of confidence in him and he should keep that confidence going forward."

Minnesota was the fifth NHL team since 1943-44 to begin the season with two shutouts. Kuemper topped Niklas Backstrom's franchise-record streak of 157:44 in the second period vs. Anaheim. Andrew Cogliano's goal at 4:02 of the third period ended it.