Kirill Kaprizov set the Wild's all-time goal-scoring record with his 220th goal, breaking Marian Gaborik's mark.
The 28-year-old Kaprizov achieved this feat on Tuesday night as Minnesota rolled to a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What happened?
Kaprizov tallied the history-making goal at 16:41 of the third period with the Lightning's net empty.
The Wild's Brock Faber, Mats Zuccarello, and Quinn Hughes each notched a goal and an assist.
Why it matters for Kirill Kaprizov
This record-breaking goal solidifies Kaprizov's position as one of the top players in the Wild's history.
Kaprizov's achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
The Wild broke a two-game skid with this win, moving to 7-2-0 in the past nine games.
What comes next?
The Wild will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
Matt Boldy recorded three assists, stretching his point streak to a career-high-tying 10 games.
The Wild's goaltender, Filip Gustavsson, stopped 24 shots, helping his team secure the win.
And the Lightning's Nikita Kucherov scored the lone goal for his team.
But the Wild's offense was too strong, with Yakov Trenin adding a marker to the scoreboard.
So the final score was 5-1 in favor of the Wild.
The Wild's win marks a significant turning point in their season.
With this record-breaking goal, Kaprizov cements his legacy as one of the greatest players in Wild history.