Kaprizov scores 21 seconds into overtime as Wild beat Canadiens

Kirill Kaprizov scored on a power play 21 seconds into overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 2–1 win over the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Tuesday. The Wild are 7–0–2 in their last nine games.

Minnesota opened overtime with a man advantage after Cole Caufield took a slashing penalty late in regulation. Matt Boldy and Quinn Hughes assisted on Kaprizov’s 17th goal of the season.

Bobby Brink opened the scoring 2:53 into the third period. Nick Suzuki tied it with 1:38 left in regulation, and the Canadiens extended their point streak to 11 games despite the loss.

Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves for Minnesota, and Jacob Fowler made 22 for Montreal.