STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
Wild-Buffalo game recap
A quick look at Saturday night's shootout victory.
January 29, 2023 at 5:25AM
1. Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: The winger delivered a goal in the shootout after picking up an assist in regulation.
2. Jared Spurgeon, Wild: The defenseman scored and had four shot blocks.
3. Frederick Gaudreau, Wild: The center also converted in the shootout and assisted on a goal.
BY THE NUMBERS
5 Shootout goals for Kaprizov in six attempts this season.
8 Goals on the power play by Joel Eriksson Ek, the second most on the team.
369 Points for Spurgeon, tied with Ryan Suter for the fourth most in Wild history.
Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.
