Kirill Kaprizov delivered a dramatic overtime winner with just 9.7 seconds remaining, giving the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. The home crowd erupted as the puck flew past Vegas goaltender Carl Lindbom on a 4-on-3 power play.

Mats Zuccarello assisted the winner and finished the night with two key passes. Joel Eriksson Ek and Yakov Trenin also scored for Minnesota, while Pavel Dorofeyev and Reilly Smith found the net for Vegas.

How the Game Unfolded

Minnesota opened the scoring early. Zuccarello found Eriksson Ek with a clean cross-slot pass, and the forward buried the chance. Vegas responded on a power play when Dorofeyev tapped in a rebound.

In the second period, Trenin restored Minnesota’s lead with a sharp shot from the left circle. Vegas tied the game again when Reilly Smith converted another man-advantage chance, pushing the contest into a tense third period and, eventually, overtime.

Here are the key scoring moments:

• 1–0 Wild: Eriksson Ek at 4:49 (first period)
• 1–1: Dorofeyev on power play
• 2–1 Wild: Trenin in second period
• 2–2: Smith ties it on another power play
• 3–2 Wild: Kaprizov OT winner at 4:50

Special Teams Make the Difference

Minnesota earned a crucial power play late in overtime when Shea Theodore was penalised for hooking. With the 4-on-3 advantage, the Wild struck quickly. Zuccarello fed Kaprizov, who fired a low shot that ended the contest.

The special-teams battle shaped the entire night:

• Vegas scored two power-play goals
• Minnesota converted during the single most critical moment — in overtime

Filip Gustavsson stood strong for Minnesota with 23 saves, while Lindbom stopped 24 of 27 shots for Vegas.

Momentum and What Comes Next

The Wild are now 4-0-1 in their last five games, showing clear improvement in both structure and finishing. Their ability to close tight matches is emerging as a key strength.

Meanwhile, Vegas has dropped five of its last six games. Their five-on-five play continues to struggle, and they rely heavily on their power play to stay competitive.

The win gives Minnesota:

• A boost in the standings
• Confidence in their offensive depth
• Stronger chemistry between top players

For Vegas, the loss raises concerns about consistency and defensive lapses in high-pressure moments.

As Minnesota looks ahead, Kaprizov’s clutch performance reinforces his role as the team’s go-to scorer in critical situations. For the Golden Knights, the upcoming stretch will be crucial as they try to avoid further slide.