Kaprizov Breaks Franchise Goal Scoring Record in Wild Win

Minnesota forward Kirill Kaprizov scored his 220th career goal, passing Marian Gaborik as the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Minnesota Wild defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Tuesday night, with Kirill Kaprizov scoring the record-breaking goal. Brock Faber, Mats Zuccarello, Yakov Trenin, and Quinn Hughes also scored for the Wild, who improved to 36-16-10 on the season. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson made 24 saves in the win.

Why it matters

Kaprizov's goal-scoring record cements his status as one of the franchise's all-time greats. The Wild are in the midst of a strong season and will look to continue their push towards the playoffs with a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday.

The details

Kaprizov's record-breaking goal came in the second period, giving the Wild a 3-1 lead. He now has 220 career goals, surpassing Marian Gaborik's previous franchise record of 219. Matt Boldy recorded three assists in the game, while Zuccarello, Faber, and Hughes each added one assist.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Kaprizov's record-breaking goal came in the second period.
  • The Wild will next face the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Kirill Kaprizov

The Minnesota Wild forward is now the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer with 220 career goals.

Marian Gaborik

The former Minnesota Wild player previously held the franchise record for most goals scored with 219.

Matt Boldy

The Minnesota Wild forward recorded three assists in the game against the Lightning.

Filip Gustavsson

The Minnesota Wild goaltender made 24 saves in the win over the Lightning.

Brock Faber

The Minnesota Wild player scored one of the team's five goals in the victory over the Lightning.

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What they’re saying

“Kirill has been a driving force for our team all season, and to see him break the franchise goal-scoring record is a testament to his skill and dedication.”

— Dean Evason, Minnesota Wild Head Coach (Wild.com)

What’s next

The Minnesota Wild will travel to Las Vegas to face the Golden Knights on Friday, March 7, 2026 at 9 p.m. local time. The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network North.

The takeaway

Kirill Kaprizov's record-breaking performance solidifies his status as one of the Minnesota Wild's all-time greats. As the team continues its push towards the playoffs, Kaprizov's goal-scoring prowess will be crucial to their success.