Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild require a power play resurgence to even the series against the Dallas Stars.
## What happened?
The Wild's strong start in the series has given way to struggling special teams, with Kaprizov scoring only one assist in the last two games.
The team's power play has converted just one of 11 opportunities since the opener.
## Why it matters for Kirill Kaprizov
Kaprizov's performance is crucial, and he needs to find another gear to help the Wild snap back from two straight losses.
The Wild coach, John Hynes, emphasized Kaprizov's importance, saying he's a "dynamite player" when playing at his best.
## What comes next?
The status of Mats Zuccarello, Kaprizov's good friend and teammate, remains uncertain for Game 4.
Zuccarello has been held out of the last two games after taking an elbow to the head from Stars defenseman Tyler Myers.
Kaprizov and Zuccarello have a unique chemistry on the first line, which has been forged over five seasons.
The Wild are confident in their power play, with right wing Matt Boldy saying the team is "still confident in our group."
Kaprizov's style of game shouldn't change, even without Zuccarello, according to Hynes.
The Wild need a vintage performance from Kaprizov in Game 4 to put their power play struggles to rest.
As of the last game, the Wild have scored only five times in the last two games, with no goals and one assist for Kaprizov.
The team's power play has been struggling, with only one goal in 11 opportunities since the series opener.
Kaprizov emphasized the need for improvement, saying "we need to play better on power play."
The Wild's coach, John Hynes, also highlighted the importance of the power play, saying it's an area where the team needs to improve.
The series against the Stars has been closely contested, with the Wild looking to even the series in Game 4.
The team's performance in the power play will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game.