Wild-Arizona game recap

Kirill Kaprizov's three points included his Wild-leading 13th goal.

November 27, 2022 at 11:42PM
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) handles the puck against Arizona Coyotes center Nick Bjugstad (17) and defenseman J.J. Moser (90) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Kirill Kaprizov had an assist on Sam Steel’s second-period goal for an eight-game assist streak, equaling a Wild franchise record. (Stacy Bengs, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

Star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: The winger led the way with three points, including his team-high 13th goal.

2. Joel Eriksson Ek, Wild: The center picked up two assists for seven points in his last five games.

3. Matt Boldy, Wild: The winger scored for the third consecutive game.

By the numbers

8 Game assist streak for Kaprizov, which ties the Wild record.

14 Points for Kaprizov during his career-best nine-game point streak.

18 Points racked up by Kaprizov in 12 career games vs. Arizona, his highest production against any NHL team.

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Sarah McLellan

Minnesota Wild and NHL

Sarah McLellan covers the Wild and NHL. Before joining the Star Tribune in November 2017, she spent five years covering the Coyotes for The Arizona Republic.

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