Wild hold off Maple Leafs, showing they can overcome the absence of Kirill Kaprizov
The Minnesota Wild survived without Kirill Kaprizov the first time, and they can do it again. That’s the message they sent Wednesday, when they upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena to kick off Kaprizov’s second hiatus with their most convincing victory in weeks.
Count On Wild Downing Maple Leafs Without Kaprizov in High-Scoring Affair
The Minnesota Wild have the league's best road record at 18-5-3 this season and have already beat the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this season
Wild win 3-1 to hand Maple Leafs third straight regulation loss
Jared Spurgeon and Marat Khusnutdinov scored in the first period, Filip Gustavsson stopped 31 shots, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Wednesday night. Marcus Foligno added an empty-netter in the final minute as Minnesota won its second straight to improve to 3-5-0 in their last eight games.
GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs aren't taking Wild, without Kaprizov, for granted
Travel more. Spend less. Enjoy up to 50% off hotel accommodations. When: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Scotiabank Arena
After first win without Kirill Kaprizov, Wild take aim at Canadiens
The Minnesota Wild passed their first test without star winger Kirill Kaprizov. They will look to continue that good fortune on Thursday night when they visit the Montreal Canadiens.
Maple Leafs play the Wild in a non-conference matchup
BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Minnesota Wild hit the ice in a non-conference matchup. Toronto is 19-10-0 at home and 30-18-2 overall. The Maple Leafs have a 13-5-1 record when scoring a power-play goal.
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Kirill Kaprizov Undergoing Surgery, Out 4-6 Weeks
That's Wild Kirill Kaprizov was back for the Minnesota Wild for three games, after missing action for a month, but it looks like he will be out for at least another month. Announced by the team on Tuesday,
Wild send slumping Maple Leafs to third straight loss
Filip Gustavsson made 31 saves as the Minnesota Wild edged Toronto 3-1 on Wednesday, sending the Maple Leafs to a third straight regulation loss.
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Count On Auston Matthews, Kirill Marchenko Adding to High-Scoring Leafs Blue Jackets Matchup
Bet: Blue Jackets Maple Leafs Over 6.0 goals (-120), Auston Matthews anytime goal (-130), Kirill Marchenko Over 0.5 points (-170), Maple Leafs Over 3.5 goals (-130) The Leafs started off the ...
Minnesota Wild down slumping Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1
Filip Gustavsson made 31 saves as the Minnesota Wild edged Toronto 3-1 on Wednesday, sending the Maple Leafs to a third straight regulation loss.
Gustavsson back to his best, fourth-line hustle in win over Leafs: Wild takeaways
Facing another month-plus without their star forward, the Wild set the blueprint for how to win without Kaprizov.
GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs aren't taking Wild, without Kirill Kaprizov, for granted
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Scotiabank Arena TV: Sportsnet Radio: The Fan 590 Odds: Wild +119, Maple Leafs -147 The buzz After winning four in a row from Dec. 31 to Jan. 7, the Wild has lost six of its past nine games,