The Minnesota Wild picked up another point on Tuesday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers, and, unsurprisingly, the dynamic duo of Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes led the way.
Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes are driving the Minnesota Wild's strong start despite the team suffering several injuries on defense. The Wild sit tied for first place in the Central Division with a 6-2-2 record after earning a point in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Kaprizov scored to maintain his league-leading total of 11 goals in 10 games, while Hughes logged over 31 minutes of ice time.
On Daily Faceoff Live, analysts Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton highlighted how vital both players have been to Minnesota's success. With defensemen Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon, and Olli Maatta currently sidelined with injuries, Yaremchuk and Hutton noted that Hughes' heavy workload and Kaprizov's elite offensive production are carrying the Wild through their depth issues.
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