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Kaprizov’s NHL-leading 10th goal lifts Wild past Blue Jackets

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov continued his dominant start to the 2026–27 season by scoring his 10th goal of the year, a second-period power-play marker that proved decisive in a 2–1 home victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The milestone made him the first player in the NHL to reach double digits this season, while also setting a franchise record for the fastest Wild player to hit 10 goals.

The win improved Minnesota’s home record to 4–0–0, reinforcing their playoff aspirations after a strong offseason trade for defenseman Quinn Hughes last December. Kaprizov, now 29, showed no signs of slowing down as he extended his streak of standout performances in St.

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