Kaprizov's Hat Trick Leads Wild to Victory Over Red Wings

Minnesota forward scores three goals in 5-4 win over Detroit

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:14pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a hockey goal, with fragmented shapes and planes representing the players, puck, and ice surface.Kaprizov's late heroics lift the Wild to a crucial victory over the Red Wings.Today in Detroit

Kirill Kaprizov recorded his sixth career hat trick, scoring three goals including the game-winner with under two minutes remaining, to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.

Why it matters

Kaprizov is one of the NHL's rising young stars, and his ability to take over games and lead comebacks is a big reason why the Wild have emerged as a contender in the Western Conference. This win helps Minnesota bounce back after a tough loss and keeps them in the playoff hunt.

The details

The Wild jumped out to a 4-1 lead, but the Red Wings battled back to tie the game 4-4 before Kaprizov scored the decisive goal on the power play with 1:51 left to secure the victory for Minnesota.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Kirill Kaprizov

A 24-year-old forward for the Minnesota Wild who is in his fourth NHL season and has emerged as one of the league's most dynamic young scorers.

Minnesota Wild

The NHL hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota that plays in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

Detroit Red Wings

The NHL hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that plays in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.

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What they’re saying

“Kirill just has a knack for finding the back of the net in big moments. He's a special player and we're lucky to have him leading the way for us.”

— Dean Evason, Head Coach, Minnesota Wild

What’s next

The Wild will look to build on this win when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, April 7th.

The takeaway

Kaprizov's heroics show why he is considered one of the NHL's rising young superstars, and his ability to take over games in crunch time is a big reason why the Wild remain in playoff position in the tough Western Conference.