Minnesota Wild Defeats Anaheim Ducks 5-2

The Minnesota Wild secured a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, led by Kirill Kaprizov, who scored two goals and provided an assist. This win marked the Wild's seventh road victory of the season, solidifying their position at the top of the NHL with 15 away points. Minnesota's early dominance was established with three goals in just over five minutes during the first period, contributed by Jake Middleton, Marcus Foligno, and Kaprizov. Filip Gustavsson was instrumental in goal, making 32 saves and maintaining a strong penalty kill, as the Ducks failed to capitalize on six power-play opportunities. Despite outshooting the Wild, Anaheim's offensive struggles continued, leaving them winless in their last four games. The Wild will face the Blackhawks next, while the Ducks remain at the bottom of the league in scoring.