Eriksson Ek's Four Goals Lead Wild Over Sharks 8-7

In an exhilarating 8-7 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks, the Minnesota Wild showcased the impressive returns of Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov. Eriksson Ek scored a career-high four goals in his first game back after a lower-body injury, while Kaprizov added two goals, including the game-winner just over a minute into overtime. This match marked only the second time in Wild history that a player scored four goals in a game, the last being Marian Gaborik in 2007. The game, characterized by both teams' offensive displays, saw the Sharks rally late to tie the game, forcing overtime. With this win, the Wild strengthened their playoff position, eliminating the Canucks from contention while moving closer to securing a playoff spot. The match also highlighted goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury's potential last home game, where he celebrated alongside his family.