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Kaprizov Lights Up Sharks with 16th Goal!
7 Nov
Summary
- Kirill Kaprizov leads the NHL with his 16th goal.
- The Minnesota Wild are on a seven-game point streak.
- The San Jose Sharks have struggled recently, losing six of seven games.
Kirill Kaprizov netted his NHL-leading 16th goal and provided three assists as the Minnesota Wild defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Friday night. This victory marks the Wild's sixth win and seventh game with at least one point in their last seven outings, placing them atop the Western Conference standings with 27 points. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt secured his 11th win in 16 starts, leading all NHL goalies in both categories.
The Sharks' lone goal came from Macklin Celebrini, with Yaroslav Askarov making 25 saves. San Jose is now 1-6-0 in their last seven games. Maxim Shabanov broke a 1-1 tie in the second period with a power-play goal, assisted by Kaprizov. Quinn Hughes extended Minnesota's lead in the third period, and Zach Bogosian sealed the win with his first goal of the season.
Kaprizov initially opened the scoring during a 5-on-3 power play in the first period. Celebrini tied the game midway through the second. Minnesota holds a commanding 8-0-3 record in their last 11 matchups against the Sharks. The Sharks are scheduled to play Dallas on Saturday night, while the Wild will host Tampa Bay.
