Streaking Minnesota Wild host slumping San Jose Sharks
The gist
The Wild, on a six-game point streak, host the Sharks, who have lost three straight.
San Jose shakes up its top line as Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov leads the NHL in goals.
How it unfolded
- Oct 22, 2026Igor Chernyshov is injured blocking a shot in the Sharks' game against the Ottawa Senators, opening a hole on the top line.
- Nov 4, 2026The Kings beat the Sharks 7-2 in Los Angeles; Adrian Kempe has a hat trick and an assist and Darcy Kuemper makes 30 saves. San Jose holds a players-only meeting after the loss.
- Nov 6, 2026The Sharks visit the Wild at Grand Casino Arena (7:00 p.m. CST). Yaroslav Askarov starts in goal for San Jose, Jesper Wallstedt for Minnesota, and Michael Misa moves to left wing on the top line with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith.
Key terms
- hat trick
- The achievement of a positive feat three times in a single match or game.
Source: Wikipedia