Sunday's Wild-Edmonton game recap

Wild rookie Matt Boldy has 16 points in 16 games after a two-point effort.

February 21, 2022 at 3:39AM
Minnesota Wild's Kevin Fiala (22) is checked by Edmonton Oilers' Philip Broberg (86) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Wild forward Kevin Fiala was checked by Edmonton’s Philip Broberg during the third period Sunday. (Jason Franson, Canadian Press via AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS

1. Kevin Fiala, Wild: The winger racked up three points, including two goals.

2. Matt Boldy, Wild: The rookie is up to 16 points in 16 games after a two-point effort.

3. Mats Zuccarello, Wild: The winger had a goal and assist.

BY THE NUMBERS

4 Wild goals on the team's first seven shots to tie the franchise record for goals in the first period.

7 Goals or more by the Wild in six games this season, a franchise record.

31 Career wins for Kaapo Kahkonen, the most ever by a Finnish-born rookie goalie.

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Sarah McLellan

Minnesota Wild and NHL

Sarah McLellan covers the Wild and NHL. Before joining the Minnesota Star Tribune in November 2017, she spent five years covering the Coyotes for The Arizona Republic.

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