In a decisive matchup, the Minnesota Wild triumphed over the San Jose Sharks with a score of 5-2, thanks to Kirill Kaprizov's three assists. This victory places Kaprizov second in the NHL scoring race with 24 points, just behind Nathan MacKinnon.
Matt Boldy was a standout for the Wild, netting two goals, while other contributors included Zach Bogosian, Mats Zuccarello, and Jonas Brodin. Marc-Andre Fleury made 24 saves to secure the win.
For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini scored twice, marking a strong return from injury, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Wild's offensive onslaught.