Kaprizov, Wallstedt Carry the Wild Past the Blue Jackets, 2-1
Kaprizov became the first NHL player to reach 10 goals this season, and his power-play score stood up as the winner.
- On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov became the fastest player in franchise history to reach 10 goals, accomplishing the feat in nine games during a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Surpassing the previous franchise mark established by Brian Rolston in 2006-07 through 12 games, Kaprizov reached the milestone three games faster than the former record holder.
- Goalie Jesper Wallstedt secured the victory with 13 saves, helping Minnesota improve to 6-2-1 overall and maintain a perfect 4-0 record at home this season.
- Kaprizov became the first NHL player to hit 10 goals this season and has now scored in three consecutive games, establishing himself as the league's early scoring leader.
- The Wild begin their longest road trip of the season on Tuesday, visiting the Edmonton Oilers to start a five-game stretch that will test the team away from home.
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Minnesota's struggle against a minimal advantage has ripped out Columbus's victory, and Calgary's stronger than Caroline's.
NEW YORK. No one in the NHL is scoring more goals than Kirill Kaprizov this fall. He became the first of all to reach the small milestone of ten goals when Minnesota won by the odd goal last night. – I don't think about it that much, I just go out and play, he says.
Tribune Chronicle
SportsnetKaprizov, Wallstedt carry Wild past Blue Jackets
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Kirill Kaprizov broke a second-period tie with his NHL-leading 10th goal, Jesper Wallstedt stopped 13 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Sunday night. Danila Yurov also scored to help the Central Division-leading Wild improve to 6-2-1. Adam Fantilli scored for Columbus. Cam Talbot made 32 saves. Kaprizov broke a 1-1 tie with a power-play goal at 3:06 of the second, beating Talbot over the shoulde…
The Toronto Star
Rocky Mountain OutlookNHL roundup: Kaprizov’s NHL-leading 10th goal lifts Wild past Blue Jackets
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov broke a second-period tie with his NHL-leading 10th goal, Jesper Wallstedt stopped 13 shots, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Sunday night.
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