Kaprizov Sets Up Three and Scores One in Wild's Win Over Sharks
Minnesota's star lands on four of the home side's goals, and San Jose's skid reaches four games.
Kirill Kaprizov was involved in a lot of the Wild's offense against San Jose: a goal, three assists and four points in a 4-1 win at home. He finished plus 2.
The goal came on the power play at 7:55 of the first period. Kaprizov put all 3 of his shots on goal with the man advantage, and he added a power-play assist. His other two assists came at even strength, where he had no shots on goal.
He played 19:28 over 19 shifts. That ranked third among MIN skaters and first among the team's forwards.
This fits his season. He now has 16 goals and 30 points in 18 games, with 5 power-play goals. The night's one blemish was a giveaway, and he added a hit and a blocked shot.
The win keeps Minnesota first in the Western Conference at 11-3-3 before this game. San Jose, 7-9-1 coming in, has now lost its fourth straight.