Kirill Kaprizov powered the Minnesota Wild to a commanding 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series, scoring twice on power plays. This win puts the Wild ahead 2-1 in the series, with Kaprizov and Matt Boldy leading the charge. Boldy also scored, marking his fourth consecutive game with a goal. The duo has been instrumental, tied for the Stanley Cup lead in goals with four. Joel Eriksson Ek’s strong performance complemented their efforts, as he dominated faceoffs and helped the team excel on the penalty kill.

Despite the Golden Knights' attempts to pressure, the Wild's strategic play denied top players like Jack Eichel and Mark Stone any points. Minnesota's players managed to outshoot and outchance their opponents significantly. Kaprizov's prowess is evident as he becomes only the second player to achieve multiple points in three straight playoff games since 2000, showcasing the Wild's formidable first line as they aim to extend their playoff success.