The Minnesota Wild faced the Carolina Hurricanes in a game where they were initially outplayed, with the Hurricanes leading in shots on goal. However, the Wild managed to take the lead with Kirill Kaprizov scoring two goals, Filip Gustavsson making crucial saves, and Joel Eriksson Ek contributing a goal. Ultimately, the Wild secured a 5-2 victory, with Kaprizov completing a hat trick and Gustavsson delivering a strong performance. The game showcased the Wild's resilience and the standout performances of Kaprizov and Gustavsson, leading to an impressive road trip for the team.
6-game point streak for Eriksson Ek (6 goals, 11 points) If this holds up, I'm just moving this back up to the top of the #mnwild page and going home https://t.co/ItE7pmMuDQ
Eriksson Ek, 1-0 Wild on the PP. #Preds trail with 7:16 to play in the 2nd.
Bless their heart, the Wild have taken a 1-0 lead. Kaprizov with a shot from the circle on the PP with JEEk getting a piece of that pie in front for the tally.
Finally, a goal, and it belongs to the #mnwild's power play. Joel Eriksson Ek with his team-leading 21st, a deflection off a Kirill Kaprizov shot. 1-0
#MNWild score. Eriksson Ek deflects shot by by Kaprizov at 16:44 of second period. 1-0.
McDonagh with the clear up & out of the glass. A short 5-on-3 for 10 seconds. #Preds keeping this one tied at 0.
well i do declare, the #mnwild are having a darn good period and will be plumb full of players 5v3 for 10 sec; 5v4 after
#MNWild gonna get 10 seconds of a two-man advantage here after a delay of game.
Predators with a delay of game penalty; so #mnwild 5-on-3 for 10 seconds.
#mnwild going back to the power play with 9:53 to go in the second. Still 0-0 vs. Nashville.
It took the #Preds 8:30 to get their 1st shot in the 2nd period. Still knotted up at 0.
Well let's go butter some bread, the #mnwild are on the PP
#mnwild to the power play after Ryan Hartman gets tripped.
END 1: #Preds 0, Wild 0 Nashville is off to a better start than most games we've seen. McCarron's goal was called back for high-sticking. Preds lead 11-6 in shots & all scoring situations 8-5.
Scoreless after one in Minnesota. Preds looked good in the first but couldn't (legally) find the back of the net.
From Joel Eriksson Ek's 20th goal to Brock Faber's record-breaking night, there were plenty of highlights in the #mnwild's latest win, including a goal by Marcus Foligno that was an appropriate ode to Joe Mauer. "That was perfect. A little baseball move." https://t.co/zrg8dgOrGM
Yes, #mnwild star winger Kirill Kaprizov is shooting more. @PioneerPress https://t.co/cDfoN9POLt
2-0 #mnwild after 1...8-8 shots. Caps open 2nd on 58-second PP Faber and Foligno score 3:05 apart
1-0 Wild.
END 1: #Preds 0, Panthers 0 Nashville outshot 14-4 to start this one. The Preds will start on the PK as Trenin was called for hooking late in the 1st. Florida had 10 scoring chances in all situations.
Nashville is being outshot 12-4 with 3:08 to play in the 1st period. No score. #Prds
#FlaPanthers and #Preds are a go from Nashville.
#mnwild Kirill Kaprizov named first NHL star after a lead league in points and goals last week (5Gs, 3As in 4GP) *call it a comeback*
The Kirill Kaprizov hat trick was clutch. So was the blocked shot before it. "He's doing my job, too," Filip Gustavsson said. #mnwild star coming through as season hangs in the balance. On Kaprizov and Gustavsson finding their game and key road trip https://t.co/dvgYUGthJH
Kirill Kaprizov was more proud of his key blocked shot than the hat trick that came after. “Because the bench was so happy.” “He’s doing my job too,” Gustavsson quipped. How Kaprizov and Gustavsson have found their game when @mnwild needed them the most https://t.co/ZcRatUGD16
Kirill Kaprizov had a hat trick, a key block before his empty netter, and did a 5-minute interview all in English. Not a bad day for #mnwild superstar
#MNWild: Kaprizov, Gustavsson lead way in 5-2 victory at Carolina. Minnesota finishes road trip 2-1 and have won 3 of past 4. @PioneerPress https://t.co/JIsy6yB3Ug
#mnwild with back to back road wins against some strong Eastern Conference teams. Kaprizov with hat trick. Gustavsson gave them a chance. Ek with go ahead goal. PK 4 for 4. Impressive way to end trip considering how they started.
Minnesota hits the empty net with 2:01 on the clock. Kirill Kaprizov completes his hat trick. 4-2.
Kirill Kaprizov hat trick as he gets the empty netter. 4-2 #mnwild
Empty-netter and #mnwild ahead 4-2.
Joel Eriksson Ek restores the Wild lead from his office. 3-2 #mnwild https://t.co/w97QZeP3fD
Great response shift after the goal there as Ek gives #mnwild lead again, putting in a rebound in front.
Joel Eriksson Ek answers right back for the #mnwild, jamming in his own rebound. 3-2
#mnwild up 2-1 after two periods in Carolina. Getting outshot 31-10. Kaprizov with two goals, another big game for the star winger
Two goals from Kaprizov (17 now for season) and #MNWild, who are generally being outplayed, lead Carolina 2-1 at 6:18 of second period.
The Wild get their first lead of the day, striking in the moments after their power play opportunity concluded. Kirill Kaprizov strikes again. He's got both goals for Minnesota today. 2-1 with 13:42 to go in the second period.
Kirill Kaprizov turns and shoots from the slot, his second goal of the game. Joel Eriksson Ek the screen in front. 2-1 #mnwild
The Wild score on their second shot, a Kaprizov tip in front of a Goligoski shot from the right point. SOG are 17-2. Goals are 1-1. And now the Wild are going on the power play.
#mnwild answer back on just their second shot of the game. Kirill Kaprizov tips in a point shot from Alex Goligoski. 1-1
On just their second shot of the game, #mnwild come through. Kaprizov, who has looked really good since coming back from injury, puts in deflection
Filip Gustavsson up to 13 saves with 6:09 left in the first period, while #mnwild have one shot in front of him. Still 0-0 vs. Carolina.
#mnwild not able to get much going early on here, no shots on goal in first seven minutes. Spent most of the time in their own end