Tuesday's Wild-Edmonton game recap

Kirill Kaprizov to extend his point streak to six games.

December 8, 2021 at 5:36AM

Star Tribune's Three Stars

1. Cam Talbot, Wild: The goalie made 38 saves, including nine on the penalty kill.

2. Jonas Brodin, Wild: The defenseman had two assists, including one in the third period on a key insurance goal.

3. Joel Eriksson Ek, Wild: The center had a goal and an assist.

BY THE NUMBERS

1 Assist by Kirill Kaprizov to extend his point streak to six games, a run in which he has 12 points and is tied for the longest of his NHL career.

5 Successful penalty kills by the Wild to hold the NHL's best power play scoreless.

300 Career assists by Mats Zuccarello after factoring in two Wild goals.

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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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