Kirill Kaprizov posted a goal and two assists in Game 3 of the second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-1 victory. The 29-year-old Russian forward was named the first star of the game.
Kaprizov now has 14 points (4 goals, 10 assists) in nine playoff games, with a plus-minus rating of +11—the best among all postseason scorers. In the game, he played 23:27 (including 3:11 on the power play), finished with a +3 rating, scored on 1 of his 4 shots on goal (missing the net on 6 attempts), added two blocks and one takeaway while committing two giveaways.
The Wild now trail the series 2-1, with the next game scheduled in Minnesota. Kaprizov’s performance marked a key response after two road losses in Denver.
Source: Official NHL website
