Minnesota Wild's Power Play: Key to Game Four

0:00On April 24th, the Minnesota Wild are eyeing a spark from star-forward, Kirill Kaprizov, and their power play heading into game 4 against the Dallas. Stars The stars hold a two-to-one series lead after a double overtime win in game 3. At even strength, the Wild have held their own, battling hard and getting solid gold-tending, but they need more offense to even things up. Over the last two games, both losses for Minnesota, Kaprizov has just won assist after a strong 3-point game 1. That slump lines up with the power play going 1 for 11 compared to 2 for 4 in the opener. Coach John Hines has been tweaking things in practice to get that unit clicking again. Kaprizov owns it, saying his play is okay, but he needs to bury some goals. He points out they've been solid 5 on 5, calling it a 50-50 battle with chances on both sides. Without line-mate Matt Zuckarello, sideline by an upper body injury, their rhythm has suffered.

1:00Zuckarello's a game time decision. In Friday's practice, Hines mixed up the top power play unit, putting Kaprizov with Matt Boldy, Joel Erickson Eek, Bobby Brink, and Quinn Hughes. Dallas has cashed in six of 17 chances in the series, while Minnesota sits at 3 for 15. Kaprizov led the team with 19 power play goals this season. A timely power play tally could flip the momentum, boost confidence, and flow into even-strength play. The wild trust their engine to rev up when it counts most, especially with Game 4, Saturday at 5.30 p.m. Eastern. That's the story for today, NHL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.