Kirill Kaprizov scored a power-play goal early in overtime as the Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night — on the very night Montreal honoured goaltending legend Carey Price, two days after his Hockey Hall of Fame induction in Toronto.
Kaprizov’s one-timer from the right circle came during a 4-on-3 advantage after Cole Caufield was called for slashing at 19:04 of the third period. The win extended the Wild’s point streak to nine games (7-0-2 in that stretch; Minnesota now 13-3-4).
Suzuki’s late equaliser
Nick Suzuki tied the game 1-1 for Montreal with 1:38 remaining in the third period, knocking the puck inside the left post. Bobby Brink had scored early in the third to give Minnesota the lead, and for a moment it looked as though Montreal had stolen a point — and maybe more.
But the overtime power play settled it, and the Wild left Montreal with two points.
Two streaks collide
Goalies were busy at both ends: Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves for Minnesota, while Jacob Fowler made 22 saves for Montreal. The Canadiens (11-3-4) still earned a point, extending their own point streak to 11 games (8-0-3).
It was a fitting stage for Price’s tribute night — the goalie Montreal honoured was watching as two of the league’s hottest teams traded chances deep into the night.
Price’s Hall of Fame moment was covered here earlier this week — Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Sunday — and the Oilers beat the Rangers 3-1 the same night.
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