Wild 4-3 After Second-Period Surge, Extending Wild's Losing Streak to Three Games

Wild's historically poor penalty kill record continues as Devils capitalize on power play opportunities, while star player Kirill Kaprizov's poor performance raises concerns.

The Minnesota Wild's poor performance in special teams continued as they gave up two power-play goals to the New Jersey Devils, marking a worsening trend that began in the playoffs.
Minnesota's star player, Kirill Kaprizov's lack of form is a growing concern. He has struggled all season with only two goals and is having difficulty making quick decisions and impactful plays, especially during power plays.
Ryan Hartman was elevated to the first power play unit for the Wild and continues to lead the team in scoring with his sixth goal. He reached the same feat last season only in his 30th game.
Despite the Devils' win, the Wild have a potential boost approaching with Matt Boldy expected to return to practice soon after missing seven games due to an upper-body injury and could potentially play against the Devils in their rematch or against the Rangers.
The Devils' success was largely due to a strong performance by Jesper Bratt who scored two goals and an assist in the game. Their powerful play was also evident in their successful penalty kills.