Wild Defeat Capitals 5-3, Marking Fourth Win in Five Games

Brock Faber Sets Wild Rookie Record, Joel Eriksson Ek Hits 20-Goal Mark for Third Consecutive Season

Brock Faber set a Wild rookie record for defensemen by recording a point for a fifth consecutive game, tying with teammate Marco Rossi for second in the NHL in rookie scoring with 28 points.
Filip Gustavsson made 31 saves for his 13th victory as the Wild defeated the Washington Capitals 5-3, marking their fourth win in the past five games.
Joel Eriksson Ek hit the 20-goal mark for the third consecutive season in just 47 games and extended his point streak to five games with five goals and five assists.
Marcus Johansson scored two goals in the game, contributing to the Wild's victory over the Capitals.
The Wild have improved to 6-1-1 in their past eight meetings with Washington.