Kirill Kaprizov led the Minnesota Wild to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night, extending his lead in the NHL goal-scoring race with his 12th goal of the season. Kaprizov also contributed an assist in the win, which marked Minnesota’s first victory after two consecutive losses.

Blake Coleman scored twice for the Wild, including an empty-net goal with just under four minutes remaining in the third period. Joel Eriksson Ek added a goal and an assist, while Olli Maatta also found the back of the net. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt played a key role, making 22 saves to secure the win on the road.

The victory improved Minnesota’s record to 1-1-1 through the early stages of their five-game road trip. The team is set to continue the trip with games against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.

Seattle’s offense was limited to a single goal, as the Kraken struggled to contain the Wild’s balanced attack. Minnesota capitalized on their opportunities and maintained control throughout the contest to snap their brief losing streak.