Kirill Kaprizov's hat trick lifted the Minnesota Wild past 4-3 over the San Jose Sharks.
Kirill Kaprizov's hat trick lifted the Minnesota Wild past 4-3 over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.
The Sharks had terrific special teams play despite the outcome, as Mikael Granlund scored a powerplay goal and Nico Sturm a shorthanded goal. Anthony Duclair scored his third goal in the last three games for the Sharks' other goal. Kaapo Kahkonen made his first start against his former team and made 28 saves.
Other than Kaprizov's three goals, Frederick Gaudreau scored for the Wild. Filip Gustavsson made 12 saves.
The Sharks were heavily dominated for the game for the second straight night but capitalized on their opportunities when they got them.
William Eklund was a late scratch due to an illness.
Granlund gets the Sharks going on the powerplay with his 8th goal of the season.
Nico Sturm added to the Sharks' lead with a shorthanded goal, his 5th goal of the season.
The Wild cut one back with Frederick Gaudrea's 4th goal of the season, which was a powerplay goal.
Kirill Kaprizov scores his first of the game and 27th goal of the season.
Anthony Duclair stays hot and scores 23 seconds into the final frame with his 14th goal of the season.
Kaprizov would tie the game yet again with his 28th goal of the season.
Finally, Kaprizov goes bar down for his 29th goal, completing the hat trick and earning his 300th career NHL point.
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