Pulling goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in overtime was indeed risky. According to NHL rules, a team that pulls their goalie for an extra attacker and subsequently loses on an empty-net goal forfeits the point they earned for reaching overtime.
However, the gamble paid off for the Wild (31-27-7), earning them two critical points. With 17 games remaining in the season, they now have 69 points. They currently sit six points behind Vegas for the second wild card in the Western Conference playoff race and nine points behind Nashville, who is on a 12-game points streak, for the first wild card spot.