Wild-Buffalo game recap

A quick look at Saturday night's shootout victory.

January 29, 2023 at 5:25AM

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

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.

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Sarah McLellan

Minnesota Wild and NHL

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

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