Kaprizov Leads Wild to 5-3 Victory Over Lightning

Kirill Kaprizov led the Minnesota Wild to a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning with two crucial third-period goals, including the game-winner and an empty-netter. This win marks the Wild's sixth victory in their last seven games, improving their record to 7-1-2. Kaprizov's performance continues his dominant streak, having achieved multi-point games in seven consecutive matches and leading the NHL in scoring. The game was marked by an unusual incident where two pucks were on the ice, which momentarily confused the players. Despite being outshot 30-22, the Wild capitalized on key opportunities, with Filip Gustavsson making 28 saves. Tampa Bay's coach Jon Cooper's decision to pull goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy early did not pay off, as the Wild secured victory with late goals.