Wild 5-0 Capitals (Dec 16, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Minnesota Wild vs. Washington Capitals NHL game from December 16, 2025 on ESPN.

Kaprizov, Tarasenko, Gustavsson help Wild stay hot with 5-0 victory over Capitals

Vladimir Tarasenko had two goals and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 25 saves, and Kirill Kaprizov became Minnesota's career leader in power-play goals in the Wild's 5-0 win over the Washington Capitals.

Takeaways: Wild win fifth consecutive game with 5-0 rout of Capitals

Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and Filip Gustavsson had his third shutout this season as Minnesota continued to ride the momentum from Quinn Hughes’ arrival.

Johansson scores 2, Boldy has goal and assist in Wild’s 5-2 win to snap Stars’ 11-game point streak

Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2.

MN Wild Recall Expensive Young Talent for Another NHL Opportunity

Last season Jiricek suffered a spleen injury that ended his season early. The MN Wild envisioned a scenario in which they improved upon Jiricek’s skating and got him to a place where he could be a top contributor on the ice.

Matt Boldy shines as Wild win ‘measuring stick’ game against Stars

Thursday was Minnesota's first regulation win over Dallas since Nov. 18, 2021. The Stars had been 10-0-5 in their 15 games against the Wild.
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