NHL Roundup: Matt Boldy’s First Hat Trick Boosts Wild Past Wings

NHL Roundup: Matt Boldy’s First Hat Trick Boosts Wild Past Wings
Matt Boldy (12) scores his third goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period at Xcel Energy Center, in Saint Paul, Minn., on Feb. 14, 2022. Brad Rempel/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Matt Boldy notched his first career hat trick as the Minnesota Wild downed the Detroit Red Wings 7–4 on Monday in Saint Paul, Minn.

Boldy, a 20-year-old rookie who entered the night with four goals on the season, also had an assist. Kirill Kaprizov supplied two goals and an assist for Minnesota, and Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and an assist. Ryan Hartman also scored, Mats Zuccarello notched three assists and Jared Spurgeon collected two assists.