Minnesota Wild's Unbeaten Run Hits Five as Kaprizov Leads 3-1 Victory Over Columbus Blue Jackets

Saturday, October 19th, 2024

Kirill Kaprizov contributed to the Minnesota Wild's 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets by scoring a goal and assisting on another. Filip Gustavsson, the Wild's goalie, protected their lead with 23 saves. Marco Rossi was first on the scoreboard for the Wild, and Mats Zuccarello secured the win with a third goal late in the game.

For the Blue Jackets, Yegor Chinakhov scored a goal late in the match. In the absence of injured Elvis Merzlikins, Daniil Tarasov stepped up as goalie, making 32 saves.

With a record of 3-2-0, the Wild have managed to not fall behind in regulation during their first five games, a feat achieved by only four other NHL teams in history. On the flip side, the Blue Jackets have faced challenges, losing two out of their last three games and dealing with several injuries.

A critical moment unfolded in the third period when the Wild capitalized on a 5-on-3 power play, achieving a 2-0 lead thanks to a goal by Kaprizov just five seconds into the power play opportunity.

During a 4-minute power play in the second period, the Blue Jackets struggled, only registering four shots on goal. The Wild's upcoming match is against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, while the Blue Jackets will be playing at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs on the same evening.

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