Kaprizov's early goal sparks Wild's 5-1 victory over Kraken in Seattle
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Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Kirill Kaprizov opened the scoring just 26 seconds into the game as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-1 at Climate Pledge Arena on October 24. Blake Coleman had a standout performance with two goals, while Olli Maatta and Joel Eriksson Ek added to the scoreline. The Wild out-shot the Kraken 16-1 in a dominant second period, capitalizing on special teams and defensive mistakes by Seattle. Jesper Wallstedt made 22 saves for Minnesota, improving their record to 7-3-2. The Kraken's lone goal came from Berkly Catton while Joey Daccord recorded 31 saves. Next, the Wild heads to Vancouver, and the Kraken will host Toronto on October 28.
- •Wild improved to 7-3-2 after the win.
- •Blake Coleman scored twice, including an empty-netter.
- •Minnesota out-shot Seattle 16-1 in the second period.
- •Kraken's Berkly Catton scored their only goal of the game.
- •Next games: Wild at Vancouver, Kraken host Toronto.
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Kaprizov scores early as Wild defeat Kraken 5-1
- 4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Dominant second period helps Wild go slumpless in Seattle
"Seattle has a reputation for being rainy and gloomy, but the Minnesota Wild left town with a decidedly sunnier disposition. After two losses in a row, the Wild took control of their Saturday night game in the second period, skating away with a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Kirill Kaprizov got Minnesota on the board early, then the Wild out-shot their hosts 16-1 in ...
"SEATTLE (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored 26 seconds into the game and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Saturday night.Blake Coleman scored twice and Olli Maatta and Joel Eriksson Ek scored 1:27 apart to help the Wild (7-3-2) return to the win column after consecutive losses.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 5:03 AMKaprizov scores early as Wild defeat Kraken 5-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored 26 seconds into the game and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Saturday night.Blake Coleman scored twice and Olli Maatta and Joel Eriksson Ek scored 1:27 apart to help the Wild (7-3-2) return to the win column after consecutive losses.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 4:43 AMDominant second period helps Wild go slumpless in Seattle
Seattle has a reputation for being rainy and gloomy, but the Minnesota Wild left town with a decidedly sunnier disposition. After two losses in a row, the Wild took control of their Saturday night game in the second period, skating away with a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Kirill Kaprizov got Minnesota on the board early, then the Wild out-shot their hosts 16-1 in ...
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