Jesper Wallstedt earns sixth win as Minnesota Wild beat Columbus

Kaprizov scored on the power play three minutes into the second period, giving Minnesota a 2-1 lead. Sweden’s Joel Eriksson Ek assisted on the goal.

Jesper Wallstedt, who has now won his sixth game of the season, was in goal for Minnesota and needed to make only 13 saves. Minnesota won the shots-on-goal count 34-14.

"It felt like we controlled a lot of the game," the Swede told nhl.com.

Wallstedt leads the league in wins among goaltenders this season, alongside compatriot Linus Ullmark of Ottawa and Jeremy Swayman of Boston.

The team has now won four of its last five games.