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The scoring punch the Minnesota Wild have been sorely lacking made a timely and triumphant appearance, following the long-awaited return of vital forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov from th...
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Kirill Kaprizov scored his second of the game at 1:01 of overtime, and the Minnesota Wild recovered for an 8-7 win against the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday.
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Kirill Kaprizov scored 1:01 into overtime, Joel Eriksson Ek netted four goals and the Minnesota Wild escaped with an 8-7 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

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Wild stars Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek sure know how to make an entrance and brighten a playoff picture
The scoring punch the Minnesota Wild have been sorely lacking made a timely and triumphant appearance following the long-awaited return of vital forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov from their long-term injuries.
Joel Eriksson Ek, Kirill Kaprizov put on a show in returns in emotional day for Wild
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Podcast: The dazzling return of Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, who really couldn’t have asked for much more on Wednesday. Plus La Velle E. Neal III on the Twins, Wolves and Wild.
Kaprizov scores 2nd in OT, powers Wild past Sharks in return
Eriksson Ek gets 4 goals after also missing extended time; Celebrini has 5 points, nets 1st NHL hat trick for San Jose
Wild activate Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov from IR
The Minnesota Wild on Wednesday activated forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov from injured reserve and long-term IR, respectively.
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Ready to return
Eriksson Ek (lower body) is off injured reserve, per the NHL media site, which sets the stage for his return Wednesday versus San Jose. Eriksson Ek has nine goals and 24 points in 42 appearances with the Wild in 2024-25.
NHL roundup: Joel Eriksson Ek scores 4, Wild top Sharks 8-7 in OT
Kirill Kaprizov scored 1:01 into overtime, Joel Eriksson Ek netted four goals and the Minnesota Wild escaped with an 8-7 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
Wild stars Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek expected to return Wednesday night: Sources
If Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek return, the Wild’s lone missing player will be defenseman Jake Middleton, who is day-to-day.
Kirill Kaprizov wins it for the Wild in OT
Kirill Kaprizov flashes wide and shoots to the near post as the Wild overcome the Sharks 8-7 in overtime. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN').
Wild set for huge Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek boosts ahead of playoffs
Minnesota Wild stars Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek are on the verge of returning from lengthy injury absences.
Canadiens' Ivan Demidov Compared to Wild Star by NHL Analysts
The Canadiens drafted Demidov with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft. The forward posted 49 points in 65 games this season in the KHL—the highest total ever recorded by a player under 20 in the league, surpassing Kaprizov’s mark of 42 from the 2016-17 season.
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