Detroit Lakes, MN (KDLM) – The Minnesota Wild opened a three-game road trip with a 2-1 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday night, with Kirill Kaprizov scoring the game-winner on the power play.
Kaprizov’s goal, his 17th of the season, came on his only shot of the night. Matt Boldy picked up an assist on the winner.
Bobby Brink gave Minnesota a 1-0 lead in the first period with an even-strength goal. Brink led the Wild with five shots on goal.
That lead held into the third period, when Montreal tied the game and forced overtime.
The Canadiens outshot the Wild 28-24 and controlled the faceoff circle, winning 36 of 55 draws (65%). Montreal goalie Jacob Fowler stopped 22 shots and was named the game’s second star. Minnesota went 1-for-3 on the power play and killed off both of Montreal’s chances with the man advantage.
The Wild have now earned at least a point in nine straight games.
Minnesota continues its road trip Thursday at 6:00 p.m. against the Toronto Maple Leafs, then visits the Boston Bruins Saturday at 6:00 p.m. The Wild return home to host the Nashville Predators Tuesday, November 17th.
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