Kaprizov has goal, assist, Wild cruise past Islanders
N
NHL.com
Summary: This is a summary of an article originally published by NHL.com. Read the full original article here →
In a thrilling matchup on November 7, 2025, the Minnesota Wild faced off against the New York Islanders, with both teams showcasing their talent and determination. The game kicked off with the Islanders taking an early lead, thanks to a stunning goal from Anders Lee, who found the back of the net just five minutes into the first period. The Wild, however, responded swiftly through Kevin Fiala, who equalized with a powerful shot that left Islanders' goalie Ilya Sorokin with no chance.
As the game progressed, the intensity increased, with both teams exchanging opportunities. The Wild's defense, led by Jared Spurgeon, showed resilience against the Islanders’ offensive pressure. With the score tied 2-2 heading into the third period, fans were on the edge of their seats, anticipating an exhilarating finish. The Wild's Marcus Foligno broke the deadlock with a spectacular goal, igniting cheers from the home crowd.
Despite their best efforts, the Islanders struggled to regain control, though Mathew Barzal showcased his remarkable skating skills. The Wild's goaltender, Marc-André Fleury, made several critical saves, ensuring the Islanders couldn't find the equalizer. In the final minutes, the Wild sealed their victory with an empty-net goal from Joel Eriksson Ek, bringing the final score to 4-2 in favor of Minnesota.
This game not only highlighted the skills of players like Foligno and Fiala but also the teamwork evident on both sides. The Wild’s victory keeps them in strong contention for the playoffs, while the Islanders will need to regroup and rebound after this tough loss as the season unfolds.
As the game progressed, the intensity increased, with both teams exchanging opportunities. The Wild's defense, led by Jared Spurgeon, showed resilience against the Islanders’ offensive pressure. With the score tied 2-2 heading into the third period, fans were on the edge of their seats, anticipating an exhilarating finish. The Wild's Marcus Foligno broke the deadlock with a spectacular goal, igniting cheers from the home crowd.
Despite their best efforts, the Islanders struggled to regain control, though Mathew Barzal showcased his remarkable skating skills. The Wild's goaltender, Marc-André Fleury, made several critical saves, ensuring the Islanders couldn't find the equalizer. In the final minutes, the Wild sealed their victory with an empty-net goal from Joel Eriksson Ek, bringing the final score to 4-2 in favor of Minnesota.
This game not only highlighted the skills of players like Foligno and Fiala but also the teamwork evident on both sides. The Wild’s victory keeps them in strong contention for the playoffs, while the Islanders will need to regroup and rebound after this tough loss as the season unfolds.