Kirill Kaprizov played a pivotal role in the Minnesota Wild’s overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings. Just 45 seconds into overtime, Kaprizov scored the winning goal during a wrist shot, showcasing his clutch performance.
Game Highlights
The Wild triumphed with a final score of 4-3. Kaprizov not only scored the decisive goal but also contributed an assist. Another standout player for Minnesota was Mats Zuccarello, who tallied two goals and an assist. Quinn Hughes also had a significant impact, recording three assists during the match.
Team Performances
- Minnesota Wild: Record stands at 29-14-9 with this win marking their third victory in four games.
- Detroit Red Wings: Hold a record of 31-16-5, showcasing strong recent performance with a 7-1-1 record in their last nine games.
Filip Gustavsson, the Wild’s goaltender, made 31 saves, while Detroit’s Cam Talbot recorded 35 saves. This match was Detroit’s third consecutive game extending into overtime.
Scoring Summary
The match saw a series of lead changes:
- 1st Period: Lucas Raymond opened the scoring for the Red Wings with a power play goal at 4:39, making it 1-0.
- 1st Period: Kaprizov equalized for the Wild at 17:19, scoring on a power play to tie the game 1-1.
- 2nd Period: Raymond reclaimed the lead for Detroit with a goal at 16:22, bringing the score to 2-1.
- 3rd Period: Zuccarello tied it once more at 37 seconds in with a rebound goal, making it 2-2.
- 3rd Period: James van Riemsdyk put Detroit ahead 3-2 at 5:36.
- 3rd Period: Zuccarello quickly responded with another rebound goal at 6:11, leveling the score at 3-3.
In the dramatic overtime, Kaprizov sealed the victory for the Wild with his wrist shot, highlighting his crucial performance in the game.
