Kaprizov Scores in OT to Lift Minnesota Wild Past Montreal Canadiens, 4-3
- Monday night, the Minnesota Wild beat Montreal 4-3 after Kaprizov scored his second goal in overtime on a power play, securing their 12th straight home win versus the Canadiens.
- Phillip Danault's hook gave Minnesota a decisive extra-session advantage by producing a 4-on-3 power play after Kirill Kaprizov was hooked on an overtime rush.
- Quinn Hughes set up three goals, tying a franchise assists mark and reaching 50 points, while Brock Faber scored to tie the game with his career-best 13th goal.
- Filip Gustavsson made 17 saves, and Minnesota recalled Cal Petersen from Iowa under emergency conditions to serve as backup; the team next plays at home on March 1, 2026.
- On Wednesday night the Wild travel to Nashville for their final pre-Olympic game, with Daemon Hunt injured and Marcus Foligno and Jesper Wallstedt scratched due to illness.
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