Kane Targets 500 Goals as Red Wings Face Canucks
Kirill Kaprizov is making significant strides in franchise history with the Minnesota Wild. With a contract that extends through the 2033-34 season, Kaprizov has scored 32 points in 29 games this season. His performance includes 17 goals and 15 assists.
Kaprizov’s Rise in Franchise Rankings
Currently, he is tied with Zach Parise for the most power-play goals in Wild history, both boasting 69 goals. Kaprizov ranks third in franchise goals with 202, just three behind Mikko Koivu, who is in second place. Furthermore, he occupies the fourth spot in total points with 418, trailing teammate Jared Spurgeon by two points.
The Wild, with a record of 15 wins, 9 losses, and 5 overtime losses, will have an opportunity to elevate Kaprizov’s rankings in their upcoming game. They are set to face the Seattle Kraken, whose record stands at 11 wins, 9 losses, and 6 overtime losses. The match will take place at Climate Pledge Arena at 10 p.m. ET, with coverage on FDSNWI, FDSNNOX, KHN/Prime, and KONG.
Road Performance Versus Home Performance
The Los Angeles Kings will also be in action, boasting a strong road record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 4 overtime losses. They are facing off against the Utah Mammoth, who have a home record of 7 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss. This matchup will be held at Delta Center at 9 p.m. ET, with coverage on FDSNW and Utah16.
The Kings recently claimed a decisive 6-0 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Defenseman Brandt Clarke contributed significantly to this win by scoring two goals. Notably, he has matched his NHL career-high with a total of five goals this season in just 28 games.
