Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-3 victory over San Jose. Minnesota struggled to shake off one of the worst teams in the league, but Kaprizov secured his squad two points with a couple of third-period strikes. The Russian winger matched a franchise record with his third hat trick of the season. He's the fourth player in the league with as many hat tricks in 2023-24. Entering Sunday's action, Kaprizov was held scoreless in three consecutive games, but the 26-year-old has been a beast for the Wild and is topping the tables on the team with 29 goals and 66 points through 55 appearances. Almost a third of Kaprizov's points (21) have come in the past 12 games.
Kirill Kaprizov Racks Up Six Points In 17-Goal Thriller
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had an extraordinary outing against Vancouver on Monday, matching multiple franchise records with a six-point effort in a 10-7 win. Joel Eriksson Ek also had six points as Minnesota turned a 5-3 deficit into a victory in the third period. Both players finished with three goals and three assists, tying Marian Gaborik's franchise record for most points in a game. Kaprizov had four of his points, including all three goals, in the third period, which also matched the Wild's all-time marks for most goals and points in a period. After going scoreless in his first outing after the All-Star break, Kaprizov has heated up with a five-game point streak, which includes three multi-point efforts. He has amassed 23 goals and 57 points for the season in 48 games.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov finished with a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-2 victory against the Penguins. Kaprizov's even-strength goal was the eventual game-winner as the forward put his team ahead by one at the midway point of the final frame. Kaprizov has posted 13 multi-point games on the season and carries totals of 20 goals and 47 points through 44 games to lead the Wild on the offensive end.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had an outstanding outing against Carolina on Sunday, producing his third career hat trick to lead the team to a 5-2 road win. The Russian star registered his second consecutive three-point outing, and he's now had five goals across the past two games. Healthy issues have disrupted Kaprizov's campaign in 2023-24, but he's been very productive across his last 11 appearances, posting 10 goals and eight assists. The 26-year-old has lost seven games to injury but still leads his team with 42 points (18 goals, 24 assists) in 39 contests.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's meeting with Arizona. He's missed seven straight games but returned to practice on Friday, which is a significant step toward a comeback. Despite being out since Dec. 30, Kaprizov still leads the Wild with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) in 34 games. He had points in six consecutive outings before getting sidelined. Kaprizov's return is set to bump Matt Boldy down from the first line. The Wild could also have defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) back in action on Saturday.
Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) took part in Friday's morning skate but is unlikely to return for Friday night's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. The star winger has missed the last seven games and has not appeared since getting injured in a Dec. 30 contest against the Winnipeg Jets. It's been a down season for Kaprizov, if only by his lofty standards. The 26-year-old still has averaged a point per game with 34 points in as many contests, but he posted 40 goals and 75 points across just 67 games last season, one year after racking up a whopping 108 points in 81 games. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson and defenseman Jonas Brodin also took part in Friday's skate but are also not expected to return in the evening against the Flyers.
Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) was placed on the IR Wednesday with an upper-body injury. Kaprizov missed the teams' last two games and was expected to miss another week or two with the injury, so this designation isn't a surprise. The timing is ugly for Minnesota and Kirill the thrill, who had just begun to get going with 10 points (five goals, five assists) in the six games before his injury. With Mats Zuccarello also on IR, the Wild are missing a lot of their high-end talent. Ryan Hartman and Marco Rossi have been bumped to the top powerplay unit and hold the most streamer appeal, but even then it is tough to expect much from them given what they are working with.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (upper body) will be out for 1-2 weeks. Minnesota's star winger was injured at the weekend and missed his first game of the season Sunday versus Winnipeg. The Wild brought up Nic Petan from the minors on Sunday to fill Kaprizov's spot in the lineup. The 28-year-old produced a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Jets. Marcus Johansson moved to Kaprisov's position on the top line. The Swedish forward has had a couple of prolific weeks with three goals and five assists in seven games, and he's now well-placed to keep up his form.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov missed Sunday's contest against the Jets with an upper-body injury. He suffered the injury in the third period against Winnipeg on Saturday. Before landing on the shelf, Kaprizov had been ever-present for the Wild this season, recording 13 goals and 21 assists in 34 games. He extended his scoring streak to six games on Saturday, so Kaprizov has been hot lately, but it's unclear when he will return to the lineup. Minnesota's next game will come on Tuesday against Calgary. Marcus Johansson replaced Kaprizov on the top line Sunday, with Nic Petan taking the open spot in the lineup.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had saved up his first multi-goal outing of the season for the Boston Bruins, lighting the lamp twice in a 4-3 overtime win on Tuesday. He tied the game at two 13:12 into the third period and took down the Bruins with a strike at the 2:54 mark in overtime. Kaprizov had previously scored just one goal this month. He's been a 40-goal scorer in back-to-back seasons, so Kaprizov's struggles in front of the net have been very surprising. However, with his shooting percentage standing at 10.1, there's hope he can improve his goal-scoring pace, as Kaprizov is a 15.4 percent career shooter. This season, he's also gone from a point-per-game player to a guy who averages 0.90 points a night. Through 30 contests, the Wild star has amassed 27 points.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against St. Louis. The 25-year-old star, who has registered 39 goals and 74 points in 65 outings, returned to practice at the start of the week and will be back from a 13-game absence. Kaprizov's return is great news for a team that has just lost another top-six forward Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) to injury. Kaprizov should team up with Ryan Hartman and Mats Zuccarello on the top line, with Sam Steel moving down and possibly taking over Eriksson Ek's spot as the second-line center.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower-body) practiced with the team on Wednesday for the first time since he sustained an injury on March 8, and the star forward could return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blues. Kaprizov wore a non-contact jersey during the practice and will not play in Thursday's contest against the Penguins. The Wild could also have forward Gustav Nyquist (shoulder) return to the ice and make his team debut in Saturday's game, as he has not played since late January after suffering a shoulder injury as a member of the Blue Jackets. Kaprizov has totaled a team-high 39 goals, 35 assists and 74 points through 65 games, and his return comes at a perfect time for the Wild as they battle for the top spot in the Central Division heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) has been ruled out for three to four weeks. He suffered a lower-body injury against Winnipeg on Wednesday, and it looks like Kaprizov will now sit out a minimum of 10 games. It's an awful blow for the team, as Kaprizov is by far the best scorer on the roster and has been outstanding throughout the campaign with 39 goals and 35 assists in 65 outings. Matt Boldy skated with the first line after Kaprizov departed the game Wednesday, and Marcus Johansson is also a candidate to move into his role.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's encounter with Winnipeg. He had to exit the game in the third period after Jets defenseman Logan Stanley fell on his leg. Kaprizov ended up with 14:50 of ice time and jumped to 74 points for the season with an assist. There were no updates on Kaprizov after the game, but head coach Dave Evason was hopeful that he can provide one on Thursday. The Russian star is by far the most talented skater on the squad and it's going to be a very bad blow for the team if he gets sidelined for an extended period.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov joined a select group of players by completing a natural hat trick in overtime Sunday against Columbus. The Blue Jackets jumped to a two-goal lead before Kaprizov took over the game, scoring twice in the third period and completing his hat trick 4:40 into overtime. He became the fifth player in NHL history to finish his natural hat trick with the overtime-winning goal. The Russian winger has had a big month in front of the goal, scoring 10 times in 12 games. It's been another spectacular year for Kaprizov, as he sits on 37 goals and 34 assists through 60 games with 227 shots on net and 62 hits.
Despite the Minnesota Wild's recent struggles, their star winger, Kirill Kaprizov, has consistently put up impressive numbers. In Wednesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche, Kaprizov scored in a 3-2 loss, bringing his season total to 31 goals and 33 assists in just 54 contests. Over the last 10 games, he has added four goals and six assists. Kaprizov's skill on the ice has been essential for the Wild this season, as he has been playing on a line with Ryan Hartman and Mats Zuccarello recently. As an elite player in the league, Kaprizov will continue making a significant impact for the Wild throughout the remainder of the season.
Kirill Kaprizov Extends Point Streak To Seven Games
Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov found his way on the score sheet in a seventh consecutive game on Wednesday, recording a power-play assist in a 4-1 loss. The Russian sniper has posted three goals and six assists during the scoring streak, moving to 28 goals and 61 points for the whole season. In 50 appearances, Kaprizov has finished without a point just 10 times, and he continues to rack up the points even when the team is doing badly. Minnesota has gone on a 2-5-0 run during Kaprizov's current hot spell.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov logged an assist on all of the team's goals in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Florida. Two of his helpers came in power-play situations. This marks Kaprizov's sixth three-point game of the season. The Russian winger has been nearly unstoppable throughout the whole campaign, finishing scoreless just 10 times, and registering 56 points in 45 outings. He already has six goals and five assists in nine appearances this month and will look to remain hot Tuesday versus the Lightning, who had no answers to Kaprizov in the first meeting of the season when he potted two goals against them.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals as the team cruised to a 5-1 victory against Tampa Bay on Wednesday. He had a power-play goal in the second period, which turned out to be the game-winner, and an empty-netter near the end of the game. Kaprizov now has points in 14 consecutive home games, which puts him tied with Marian Gaborik for the longest such run in franchise history. The Russian winger hasn't done badly on the road either and is closing in on 50 points, with 22 goals and 27 assists to his name in 37 games.
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had his second consecutive three-point game Sunday versus Ottawa, scoring the first goal of the game and delivering two assists in a 4-2 win. In the process, Kaprizov became the fifth-fastest left wing in NHL history to reach 200 career points. He was playing in his 167th game, and Kaprizov is also now the fastest player to 200 points in franchise history. The 25-year-old is a very special talent and the Wild are lucky to have him. Kaprizov has crushed it throughout the 2022-23 campaign with 42 points in 31 games, and he's been kept off the score sheet just once in the past 19 games.
