STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
Wild-Columbus game recap
Winger Kirill Kaprizov's natural hat trick sparked the Wild's comeback win.
February 27, 2023 at 1:22AM
1. Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: The winger's natural hat trick sparked the Wild's comeback win.
2. Elvis Merzlikins, Blue Jackets: The goalie racked up 41 saves.
3. Ryan Hartman, Wild: The center had the initial shot that Kaprizov eventually deflected in for his first goal.
BY THE NUMBERS
3 Hat tricks for Kaprizov in his NHL career, including one in the playoffs.
15 Shot attempts by Kaprizov, including a whopping eight on net.
111 Goals by Kaprizov since his Wild debut, the fourth most in the league in that span.
Minnesota came out fighting to avenge the slew foot that injured Jared Spurgeon, but Nashville comfortably won the game itself.
