Kirill Kaprizov's Last-Minute Heroics Propel Wild to 4-2 Victory Over Blues, Achieving League's Best Road Record

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

In the third period, Kirill Kaprizov netted two goals alongside contributions from Jonas Brodin and Ryan Hartman, propelling the Minnesota Wild to a 4-2 triumph over the St. Louis Blues.

Filip Gustavsson delivered 22 saves for the Wild, enhancing their season record to 12-3-3.

For St. Louis, Scott Perunovich and Jake Neighbours found the back of the net, with Jordan Binnington defending 24 shots. Robert Thomas made his return to the Blues' lineup after being sidelined for 12 games due to a fractured ankle.

Brodin clinched the game-winner with 6:16 left in the final period, and Kaprizov secured the victory with an empty-net goal.

Neighbours equalized the score with a power-play goal at 9:23 in the third period, but Kaprizov soon restored Minnesota’s lead.

The victory extended the Wild's impressive road record to a league-best of 8-1-2, while the Blues continued to grapple with defensive injuries.

Late in the third period, the referees overlooked a potential high-sticking penalty on Jared Spurgeon, missing an opportunity for a Blues power play.

Kaprizov has maintained a streak of recording points across his last six games, amassing 12 points with six goals and six assists.

Looking ahead, the Wild are set to visit Edmonton, while the Blues will host San Jose on Thursday night.

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