Wild’s Mats Zuccarello (Hat Trick) Stings Blackhawks

Wild’s Mats Zuccarello (Hat Trick) Stings Blackhawks
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn., on Dec. 16, 2022. Matt Krohn/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
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Mats Zuccarello had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4–1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in Saint Paul, Minn.

Zuccarello tied a personal best with four points. He has 14 points (six goals, eight assists) over the course of a nine-game point streak. Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists for Minnesota, which has four straight wins, while Sam Steel contributed two assists.