Kaprizov (lower body) doesn't have a timeline for his return to the lineup, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports Saturday.
Kaprizov will miss his eighth straight game versus San Jose on Saturday and won't return against Vegas on Sunday. He could miss additional time afterward, but he has been skating and engaging in regular workouts off the ice to progress his recovery. Kaprizov has amassed 23 goals and 50 points across 34 appearances this season. Matt Boldy has been playing on the top line during Kaprizov's absence.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Remaining in Minnesota
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Kaprizov (lower body) stayed home when the Wild left for a two-game road trip against the Sharks and Knights on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Kaprizov has been making strides in his recovery but will have to wait at least two more games before getting back into the lineup. As a result, the 27-year-old Russian will have been sidelined for at least nine games due to his lower-body issue. Even with his absence, Kaprizov could still top the 100-point mark this year after coming up just four points shy during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Resumes skating
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Head coach John Hynes said Thursday that Kaprizov (lower body) has skated over the last few days, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Kaprizov will remain sidelined for Thursday's home game against the Avalanche, but he appears to be trending in the right direction amid a multi-week absence due to a lower-body injury. Hynes said that he doesn't yet know whether Kaprizov will travel with the Wild on their upcoming road trip, which includes games against San Jose on Saturday and against the Golden Knights on Sunday.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Yet to resume skating
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Kaprizov (lower body) hasn't resumed skating and could be out beyond Saturday's clash with Carolina after general manager Bill Guerin told reporters Thursday, "The thing is that we don't want him to come back and push through. He could, but it could make something worse. We need him for the long haul. We don't just need him for a couple games in January. We need him to get healthy and feel better, so we're trying to do the right thing and just look at it from the long point of view," per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Kaprizov is already on injured reserve and will miss his fifth straight game Saturday. Prior to getting hurt, the 27-year-old winger had picked up a point in five of his last six outings, racking up five goals and two helpers over that stretch. With Kaprizov on the shelf, Matt Boldy is getting a look at a first-line role alongside Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: On injured reserve
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Kaprizov (lower body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
Kaprizov hasn't played since Dec. 23, so he's eligible to be activated whenever he's healthy. However, it seems fair to believe the Wild wouldn't have put him on IR unless they expected him to miss at least one more game -- Minnesota's next scheduled tilt is Thursday in Washington. Kaprizov has 23 goals and 50 points in 34 appearances in 2024-25.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Not ready to return
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Kaprizov (lower body) will not be available for Tuesday's divisional matchup against the Predators, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Kaprizov will miss his third consecutive game Tuesday, and his return does not appear to be imminent. According to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com, head coach John Hynes said it has yet to be determined whether the star winger will travel with the team for its upcoming two-game road trip against Washington on Thursday and Carolina on Saturday. Kaprizov is spearheading Minnesota in scoring with 23 goals and 50 points through 34 appearances in 2024-25.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Unavailable Sunday
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Kaprizov (lower body) will not be in the lineup Sunday against the Senators, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Kaprizov will miss his second game in a row due to the injury. Matt Boldy will continue to fill in on the top line while Kaprizov is sidelined. The 27-year-old Kaprizov's next chance to suit up will be against the Predators on Tuesday.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Still day-to-day
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Kaprizov (lower body) is considered day-to-day and is questionable for Sunday's game against Ottawa, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
While it doesn't appear that Kaprizov's injury will keep him out long-term, his status remains in flux ahead of Sunday's contest after he sat out Friday in a win over Dallas. The Wild will certainly hope to get Kaprizov back sooner rather than later -- the 27-year-old winger ranks second in goals (23) and points (50) through 34 games.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Ruled out Friday
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Kaprizov (lower body) did not travel with the Wild to Dallas and will not be in the lineup Friday versus the Stars.
Kaprizov will miss his second game of the season. He has been sensational this year, compiling 23 goals and 50 points in 34 contests. Kaprizov is day-to-day, and it's unclear if he will be ready for Sunday's home game versus Ottawa. Look for Matt Boldy to take his spot on the top line alongside Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello in Friday's matchup.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Gets back in goal column
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Kaprizov scored a goal on five shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Blackhawks.
Kaprizov tied the game at 1-1 with a first-period goal, his first in four games. This tally snapped his second three-game goal drought of the year. He's gone no more than two games without a point, and that's happened just once. Kaprizov is at 23 tallies, 50 points, 120 shots on net and a plus-21 rating over 34 appearances, putting him on pace for a career year.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Slings helper in loss
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Kaprizov notched an assist and five shots on goal in Friday's 2-1 loss to Utah.
Kaprizov has four goals and two assists during his current four-game point streak. The 27-year-old winger set up the opening tally by Mats Zuccarello, but that was all the Wild could muster against Karel Vejmelka in this contest. Kaprizov is up to 22 goals, 27 helpers, 112 shots on net and a plus-23 rating over 32 appearances this season. After missing the 100-point mark in the last two years following his breakout in 2021-22, Kaprizov is poised to return to that level in 2024-25.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Two goals in Sunday's loss
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Kaprizov scored twice on six shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Kaprizov struck early in the first period and tied the game at 2-2 late in the second, but Vegas was one goal better. The Russian winger now has a share of the league lead in goals with 22, tied with Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl. Kaprizov has surged lately with nine goals and four helpers over his last 10 contests. Overall, he's up to 47 points, 105 shots on net and a plus-23 rating over 30 appearances.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Career season continues
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Kaprizov scored twice Saturday in a 4-1 win over the Flyers.
Kaprizov opened the scoring when a shot came off the end boards straight to him below the right circle, and he one-timed the puck from a sharp angle off Samuel Ersson's helmet and into the net. Kaprizov's second was an empty-netter. He is having the season of his career, with 20 goals and 45 points through 29 appearances. At this rate, Kaprizov is trending toward a 56-goal, 126-point campaign. His 20.2 shooting percentage is a touch high, which could lead to his goal-scoring pace slowing, but he should be in the Hart Trophy conversation all year long.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Tallies in shootout win
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Kaprizov scored a goal on three shots and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over Utah.
Kaprizov saw a five-game point streak end in a loss to the Kings on Saturday, but he continues to avoid long slumps. The 27-year-old winger has five goals and four helpers over his last seven outings. He's up to 18 tallies, 43 points, 90 shots on net and a plus-21 rating across 27 contests this season, putting him on pace for career-best production.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Racks up three points in win
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Kaprizov scored a goal on five shots, dished two assists and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
One of the helpers came on the power play. Kaprizov has had a bit of a quiet stretch with just two multi-point efforts over his last seven outings, but he's still racked up a fantastic four goals and five assists in that span. The 27-year-old winger is up to 17 tallies, 25 assists, 10 power-play points, 82 shots on net and a plus-21 rating over 25 contests. He leads the league with 42 points to begin the regular season.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Nets game-winner in OT
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Kaprizov scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canucks.
As has been the case multiple times this season, Kaprizov came through when the Wild needed him the most. The star winger scored the game-winning goal with only 25 seconds left in overtime, notching his 16th goal and 39th point of the campaign. He's also riding a four-point streak, marking the third time he's racked up points in at least four consecutive appearances in the current season.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Scores, assists Saturday
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Kaprizov notched a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.
Kaprizov scored the game-tying goal midway through the second period and had the primary helper on Jared Spurgeon's game-winner. Kaprizov has been one of the most productive forwards in the NHL this season, delivering 15 goals and 38 points through 23 appearances. He is on pace to reach the 50-goal plateau for the first time and could eclipse the 100-point mark for the second time in his NHL career.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Tied for NHL lead in scoring
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Kaprizov scored the game-winning goal Wednesday in a 1-0 victory over the Sabres.
The goal came early in the first frame when Kaprizov converted on a one-timer from low in the right circle off a sweet touch pass to finish off a 4-on-1 rush. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen didn't stand a chance. The goal is Kaprizov's first point since his injury scare last Thursday, and he's right back where he belongs -- on top of the NHL scoring list, tied with Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas with 35 points (14 goals, 21 assists). Kaprizov is delivering a Hart-worthy performance to the quarter pole of the season and carrying several fantasy teams.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Back in lineup Monday
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Kaprizov (lower body) is good to play Monday against Winnipeg, per Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News.
Kaprizov briefly left Thursday's 5-3 win against Edmonton and missed Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Calgary due to the injury. However, he underwent an MRI, and it was determined that his injury wasn't serious. So, after initially being a game-time decision versus the Jets, he's back in the lineup and is set to serve on the first line and top power-play unit. He has 13 goals and 34 points across 19 outings in 2024-25.
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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: MRI booked for Sunday
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Kaprizov (lower body) will undergo an MRI on Sunday, reports Elliotte Freidman of Sportsnet.
He was hit by Drake Caggiula when he cut back toward the middle of center ice in Thursday's game. Kaprizov missed Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Calgary following the awkward collision. A timeline for his return should come before Monday's matchup against Winnipeg. Kaprizov ranks second in the NHL with 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) through 19 appearances this season.
