Live: Kirill Kaprizov expected to play vs. Blue Jackets before Wild hit the road

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1. Kirill Kaprizov, the NHL leading goal scorer, played despite a previous collision with Joel Hofer during a game against St. Louis. Kaprizov secured the victory by scoring a decisive power-play goal. In net, Jesper Wallstedt started the game and recorded 13 saves to help the Wild win before they hit the road. The result marks a successful performance for both Kaprizov and Wallstedt against the Blue Jackets.