Kaprizov has NHL-leading 16th goal, adds 3 assists to lead Wild past Sharks, 4-1
(AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 16th goal and added three assists in the Minnesota Wild's 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night.Quinn Hughes had a goal and two assists, and Maxim Shabanov and Zach Bogosian also scored for the Wild.
Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 16th goal and added three assists to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night. The Wild are currently 6-0-1 in their last seven games and have 27 points, topping the Western Conference standings. Jesper Wallstedt made 23 saves for his 11th win in 16 starts, both top achievements in the NHL.
Quinn Hughes contributed a goal and two assists, while Maxim Shabanov and Zach Bogosian also scored for the Wild. The Sharks, on the other hand, are 1-6-0 in their last seven games. Shabanov broke the 1-1 tie with a power-play goal with 5:45 remaining in the second period, capitalizing on Kaprizov's cross-ice pass that he redirected past Askarov at the far post.
Hughes extended the Wild's lead to 3-1 with a wrist shot past Askarov's shoulder at the 6:55 mark of the third period. Zach Bogosian sealed the win for Minnesota by scoring his first goal of the season with a goal that sealed the victory.
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