Wednesday's Wild-San Jose game recap
April 1, 2021 at 6:53AM
STAR TRIBUNE'S THREE STARS
1. Nikolai Knyzhov: The defenseman's first NHL goal stood up as the game-winner.
2. Tomas Hertl, Sharks: The center assisted on two goals.
3. Brent Burns, Sharks: The defenseman also had two assists.
BY THE NUMBERS
1 Goal by rookie Kirill Kaprizov, his team-leading 12th.
2 Unsuccessful power plays for the Wild.
8 Consecutive games in which the Wild has been outshot.
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Filip Gustavsson stood out in the season-opening victory over Columbus, while Jesper Wallstedt endured a short trip to the minors. Both practiced with the Wild on Friday, as did Marc-Andre Fleury, in preparation for Saturday’s game against Seattle.
