The Minnesota Wild host the Vegas Golden Knights in game 4 of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series.

Kirill Kaprizov had two power-play goals and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) battle for the puck during the third period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 24, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP