The Wild hold a three-goal lead at the second-period break, with Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek driving the attack.
Minnesota leads Seattle 4-1 at the second-period break and has a 23-17 edge in shots, while both teams have 12 hits and 10 blocked shots. Kirill Kaprizov has a goal and an assist with four shots and a plus-2 rating; Joel Eriksson Ek has the same scoring line, with two shots and a plus-1. Seattle’s Berkly Catton has its lone goal, along with two shots and a plus-1, while Jesper Wallstedt has stopped 16 of 17 shots (.941) and Joey Daccord has made 19 saves on 23 shots (.826). Neither team has scored on the power play.
Key Performers
Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota: 1G, 1A, 2P, 4 SOG, +2 Joel Eriksson Ek, Minnesota: 1G, 1A, 2P, 2 SOG, +1 Jesper Wallstedt, Minnesota: 16 saves on 17 shots, .941 SV%