russian striker Kirill Kaprizov set a team record in the NHLMinnesota Wild by the length of the assist streak, reports the league’s press service.
Minnesota beat Edmonton 5-3 at home Thursday, Kaprizov had a goal and two assists. For the Russian, this match was the ninth in a row, during which he scored an assist. Moreover, the 25-year-old striker’s goal streak reached 10 which is the best achievement of his career.
In addition, Kaprizov, faster than other players who debuted for Minnesota, reached the milestone of 100 career assists, for this it took him 158 games. Previously, the record belonged to Finn Mikko Koivu (230 matches).
This season, Kaprizov has scored 30 points (14 goals + 16) in 22 NHL games.
NHL. Regular season
Minnesota Wild (St. Paul) – Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton) – 5:3 (0:1, 3:1, 2:1)
Goals: Eriksson, 21:51 (bol.). Kaprizov, 30:53 (bol.). Gaudreau, 33:59. Steele, 43:13. Zucarello, 51:48. — Draisaitl, 11:17 (bol.). McDavid, 24:22. Kostin, 59:56.
Source : MatchTV
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