Wild take early lead over Sharks in Friday NHL matchup
Kirill Kaprizov scored the Minnesota Wild’s opening‑period goal to give the team a 1‑0 lead against the San Jose Sharks in Saint Paul, a game that could affect the Western Conference race.
Key points
- Kirill Kaprizov netted his 16th goal of the season, the NHL’s current leader, for the Wild.
- The Wild entered the game with an 11-3-3 record, while the Sharks were 7-9-1.
- The contest was played at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul with a scheduled 8:00 p.m. ET start.
- Sharks head coach Bill Warsofsky adjusted the lineup after the team’s biggest loss of the season.
- Minnesota was favored by betting markets to win the game.
The Minnesota Wild secured an early 1-0 lead against the San Jose Sharks in a Friday night National Hockey League game held in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Kirill Kaprizov scored his 16th goal of the season, a total that leads the NHL, to give the home team the advantage in the opening period.
The contest featured the Western Conference-leading Wild, who entered the game with an 11-3-3 record, against the Sharks, who were 7-9-1. The matchup took place at Grand Casino Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
San Jose head coach Bill Warsofsky made lineup changes for the game, moving Michael Misa and other players following the team's most lopsided loss of the season. The Wild also announced a roster move involving a 28-year-old player prior to the start of play.
The game was part of a three-game NHL slate on Friday night, which also included matches between the Sabres and Blue Jackets, and the Ducks and Flames. Betting markets had favored Minnesota to win the encounter.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the first goal in the Wild vs. Sharks game on Friday?
Kirill Kaprizov scored the opening goal for the Minnesota Wild.
What was the Wild’s record before playing the Sharks?
The Wild had an 11-3-3 record entering the game.
Where was the Wild‑Sharks game held?
The game took place at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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