Kirill Kaprizov was oozing praise for his linemate Joel Eriksson Ek, commending the Wild’s top center for handling faceoffs, playing at the front of the net and winning puck battles, before he put a lid on the compliments.

Minnesota could have split up Kaprizov and Boldy for scoring-depth purposes, but they've been fantastic together.

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