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Wild become fastest franchise to win 1,000th NHL regular-season game

Kaprizov scored his league-leading 16th goal and added three assists as the Wild beat the Sharks 4-1.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:02 AM
Wild become fastest franchise to win 1,000th NHL regular-season game
Key Things to Know
  • The Minnesota Wild became the fastest team to reach 1,000 NHL regular-season wins in 1,995 games.
  • Minnesota defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to secure the milestone victory.
  • Kirill Kaprizov led the offense with one goal and three assists in the win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Minnesota Wild became the fastest franchise in NHL history to reach 1,000 regular-season wins on Friday night, defeating the San Jose Sharks 4-1. Minnesota achieved the milestone in 1,995 games, surpassing the previous record of 2,018 games held by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Kirill Kaprizov led the Wild with a goal and three assists, while defenseman Quinn Hughes contributed a goal and two assists. With the victory, Minnesota improved to 12-3-3, securing the top record in the Western Conference.

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