Kaprizov has seven points (four goals, three assists), but he again had help in raising a ruckus from linemate Matt Boldy, who scored for the third straight game at the 11:05 mark of the second period to make it 3-1. Boldy has six points (four goals, two assists) in three games.

The Wild stars put on another show on Thursday night in Game 3, as each recorded two points and helped chase Adin Hill from Vegas’ net by the start of the third period during a 5-2 victory that had fans inside Xcel Energy Center screaming, dancing and waving towels all night.

Kaprizov had two goals, Boldy scored once and Gustavsson was sensational in goal was the Wild took a 2-1 series lead.