(St. Paul, MN) — Kirill Kaprizov had a hat trick to lead the Wild past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in overtime in St. Paul. The Blue Jackets took a 2-0 lead into the third period before Kaprizov struck twice in the next six minutes. He added the game-winner with 20 seconds left in OT. Minnesota has won five of six. The Wild are in second place in the Central Division with 72 points and a 33-21-and-6 record. Minnesota hosts the Islanders tomorrow night.
