Kaprizov scores twice in Wild's 4-1 victory over Bruins

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Kaprizov scores twice in Wild's 4-1 victory over Bruins
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Kirill Kaprizov notched two goals as the Minnesota Wild secured a 4-1 win against the Boston Bruins at home on Saturday night. Jesper Wallstedt made 26 saves for Minnesota. After Tanner Jeannot put Boston ahead early, Kaprizov tied the game with a power-play goal in the second period. Quinn Hughes and Jared Spurgeon also scored for the Wild, while Michael DiPietro made 26 saves for the Bruins. Minnesota killed off all four of Boston's power-play opportunities. The win improves Minnesota's home opener record to 18-4-4.

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  • •Wild improve to 18-4-4 in home openers.
  • •Kaprizov scored his third goal of the season.
  • •Boston failed to score on four power-play chances.
  • •Next, Bruins host Ottawa on Monday.
  • •Wild travel to Buffalo for a three-game road trip.
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(AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored twice, Jesper Wallstedt made 26 saves, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Saturday night.Quinn Hughes had a goal and assist, and Jared Spurgeon also scored.

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