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Kaprizov scores early as Wild defeat Kraken 5-1
The Minnesota Wild ended a two-game losing streak behind Blake Coleman’s two goals and 22 saves from goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, according to official team statistics.
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena, with left wing Kirill Kaprizov scoring just 26 seconds into the game.
Minnesota dominated the second period, out-shooting Seattle 16-1 as Blake Coleman scored twice, with Olli Maatta and Joel Eriksson Ek adding goals to pull away.
Jesper Wallstedt made 22 saves in his 11th start for Minnesota, while Seattle goaltender Joey Daccord stopped 31 shots despite the Kraken's 1-8-0 home record versus the Wild.
The Wild lost defenseman Daemon Hunt on Saturday when Nashville claimed the 24-year-old off waivers after he played 11 games for Minnesota without recording a point.
Minnesota travels to face the Canucks on Sunday night, while Seattle prepares to host Toronto on Wednesday to continue their regular season schedules.
The Russian attacker "Minnesot Wilde" Kirill Caprizov threw a puck and gave a tournament in the winner's regular NHL tournament against Seattle Kraken. The Seattle meeting ended at 5:1 in favour of the guests. In addition to Caprizov, Blake Coleman (formed a double), Ollie Myyatty and Euel Eriksson Ek. The owners of the ice have distinguished themselves as Berkeley Katton, transmitting RIA News. Capriz dropped his 12th Shiba in the season at the…