Kirill Kaprizov's impressive performance, including achieving his third consecutive 40-goal season and scoring 16 goals in his last 17 games, was a highlight for the Minnesota Wild, despite the team's eventual elimination from playoff contention. Kaprizov, who also tallied 17 power-play goals, tied for the 4th-most in the league, scored his 40th goal against Colorado, contributing significantly to the games leading up to this milestone. His efforts included two goals in one game, marking his 42nd goal of the season and showcasing his critical role in the Wild's offensive plays. Unfortunately, the Wild's struggle against top teams in their division was evident, culminating in a 5-2 loss to Colorado, which officially removed them from playoff contention. The Wild's record of 0-10-1 against the top three teams in the Central Division underscored their challenges this season.
The #mnwild lose 5-2 to Colorado and are officially eliminated from playoff contention with four games to go in the regular season.
#mnwild lose 5-2 to #Avs and are officially eliminated from playoff contention. They are 0-10-1 against top three teams in Central (Stars, Avs, Jets). They didn't have much chance with Nathan MacKinnon's masterful, MVP performance here.
17 power-play goals for Kaprizov, tied for 4th-most in the league. One from a career high https://t.co/OtvNJMGsZQ
The #mnwild power play capitalizes again, this time in the last minute of the first period. Mats Zuccarello's centering feed caroms in off Matt Boldy. 2-2
#mnwild tie it 2-2 on PP late in first. Matt Boldy with the goal off slick pass from Zuccarello
17 power-play goals for Kaprizov, tied for 4th-most in the league. One from his career high https://t.co/OtvNJMGsZQ
Sixteen goals in Kirill Kaprizov’s past 17 games
That's Kirill Kaprizov's 42nd goal and fifth in his last seven periods. Kaprizov's career high is 47.
#mnwild answer on PP with a goal by Kaprizov, his 42nd of the season
Kirill Kaprizov -- who else? -- converts for the #mnwild on the power play after finally stuffing in a loose puck. 2-1
Nathan MacKinnon blew by entire #mnwild team and scores on breakaway 2-0. Midway through first.
Another two-goal game for Kirill Kaprizov. 4-0 #mnwild
With 1:32 left in the second period, #mnwild go up 3-0. Zach Bogosian with a shot as Frederick Gaudreau set the screen in front.
#mnwild extend their lead to 2-0 on Marco Rossi's 21st goal of the season. Also a shot from the right circle like Kaprizov's.
Nobody told Kirill Kaprizov that #mnwild aren't making playoffs. Star is still buzzing. Created all shift and Marcos Rossi finishes it off. 2-0 with 7:29 to go in second
Third straight 40-goal season for Kaprizov. He was the only #mnwild player to even have two. Fourteen goals in his last 16 games
Kaprizov power play goal after slick feed from Boldy. 1-0 #mnwild
Goal No. 40 for Kirill Kaprizov arrives 1:06 into the second period on the power play, a shot from the right circle. #mnwild lead 1-0
2-2 after 1. Kaprizov's 38th and 39 goals answers Namestnikov and Connor
Kaprizov one-timer on PP ties game 2-2. That's his 39th goal of the season. #MNWild
Kirill Kaprizov one-timer on the power play. 2-2 That's No. 39 for Kaprizov.
Kirill Kaprizov ties it up 1-1 with a spinning backhander in the low slot. only tweeting wild goals today. (we'll see how that goes)
Tie game. Kirill Kaprizov two goals from his 3rd straight 40-goal season. Pierre-Marc Bouchard-like spinner
#mnwild tie it up on a goal from Kirill Kaprizov who got loose in the slot and buried a backhand at 8:46 of the first period.
Kirill Kaprizov with a spinning backhander from the slot. 1-1 That's Kaprizov's 38th goal.