Kirill Kaprizov propelled the Minnesota Wild to their sixth consecutive win with an overtime power-play goal against the Chicago Blackhawks. The thrilling match, held Wednesday night, concluded with a final score of 4-3.
Match Overview
The Wild fought back after trailing 2-0 deep into the second period. They secured victory with Kaprizov’s decisive shot just 1:38 into overtime. This achievement marked Kaprizov’s 14th goal of the season.
Key Players and Goals
- Kirill Kaprizov: Scored the overtime goal and celebrated his 14th goal of the season.
- Brock Faber: Started the scoring for Minnesota with a goal late in the second period.
- Nico Sturm: netted his first goal of the season in the third period.
- Matt Boldy: Added another goal, marking his 14th of the season.
Filip Gustavsson was crucial in goal for Minnesota, making 34 saves throughout the game. For Chicago, goaltender Spencer Knight managed 20 saves, though he faced challenges from the Wild’s persistent offense.
Chicago’s Performance
Chicago’s Connor Bedard recorded a goal and an assist but could not prevent his team from suffering their fourth consecutive loss. He showcased his talent by finishing off a slick passing play for his eighth goal in ten games.
- Artyom Levshunov: Scored his first career goal, establishing a brief lead for the Blackhawks.
- Jason Dickinson: Opened the scoring for Chicago with his second goal of the season.
Chicago started strong but faltered as the game progressed, eventually succumbing to the Wild’s comeback.
Injury Updates
The Blackhawks also played without forward Andre Burakovsky, who missed his third game due to an upper-body injury. He could potentially return by Friday’s match against the Nashville Predators.
Next Matches
- Minnesota Wild: Set to face the Colorado Avalanche at home on Friday.
- Chicago Blackhawks: Will take on the Nashville Predators later that night.
Both teams are looking to adjust and improve as they head into their respective matches, with the Wild seeking to maintain their winning streak.
