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Capitals score on own net; Wild come back to win in shootout

Minnesota Wild defenseman Dakota Mermis (57) controls the puck in front of Washington Capitals center Michael Sgarbossa (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in St, Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd (26) controls the puck in front of Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in St, Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) stops a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) with help from Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in St, Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) looks for an opening against Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in St, Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Capitals score on own net; Wild come back to win in shootout