Wednesday's Wild-San Jose game recap

April 1, 2021 at 6:53AM

GAME RECAP

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Nikolai Knyzhov: The defenseman's first NHL goal stood up as the game-winner.

2. Tomas Hertl, Sharks: The center assisted on two goals.

3. Brent Burns, Sharks: The defenseman also had two assists.

BY THE NUMBERS

1 Goal by rookie Kirill Kaprizov, his team-leading 12th.

2 Unsuccessful power plays for the Wild.

8 Consecutive games in which the Wild has been outshot.

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