Thursday's Wild-Los Angeles game recap

January 15, 2021 at 7:17AM

GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: The rookie had an impressive NHL debut, scoring the game-winner in overtime and setting up two other Wild goals.

2. Marcus Foligno, Wild: The winger scored the game-tying goal on a gritty shift.

3. Jeff Carter, Kings: The winger tallied a goal and assist.

BY THE NUMBERS

0 Power play goals by the Wild in six tries.

2 Bounces off Wild defensemen that led to Kings goals.

3 Straight goals by the Wild to overcome a two-goal deficit.

SARAH MCLELLAN

about the writer

about the writer

More from Wild

card image

The Wild head toward a big game against Dallas with one of the NHL’s best records but also with health concerns after Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello exited injured.