KIRILL KAPRIZOV NEWS

Reaches 40-goal milestone Kaprizov (undisclosed) scored a power-play goal in Minnesota's 3-1 loss to Winnipeg on Tuesday.

Impact It was just Kaprizov's second contest over Minnesota's last 16 games because of injury troubles. Even after missing all that time, Kaprizov's marker Tuesday was his 40th of the season, making this the second straight campaign in which he's reached that milestone. The 25-year-old also has 35 assists, 32 power-play points and 261 shots in 67 appearances in 2022-23.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to return Tuesday Kaprizov (undisclosed) is expected to suit up versus Winnipeg on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

Impact Kaprizov has played in just one game over the team's last 15 contests in which he registered three shots while averaging 20:26 of ice time, including 6:03 with the man advantage. With Kaprizov back in the lineup, he figures to return to both the first line and No. 1 power-play unit where he will be capable of offering top-end fantasy value.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Kaprizov (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Monday against Chicago, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Dean Evason said Monday that Kaprizov could play Tuesday against Winnipeg despite being "banged up." It sounds like Minnesota is being cautious with Kaprizov after he played Saturday against St. Louis for the first time since March 8 because of a lower-body injury.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild get Kaprizov back but lose Eriksson Ek as playoffs loom

Minnesota Wild star left wing Kirill Kaprizov has been cleared to return from a lower-body injury

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Russo: Kirill Kaprizov WILL return for the #mnwild... - The Athletic Kirill Kaprizov WILL return for the #mnwild tomorrow. Gus Nyquist is questionable

APRIL 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns to action Saturday Kaprizov (lower body) will return to action Saturday versus St. Louis.

Impact Kaprizov has missed 13 games with the injury suffered in Winnipeg on March 8. He has 39 goals and 74 points in 65 games with 250 shots on goal. Kaprizov will return to the top line as well as seeing first unit power play time.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

When will Kirill Kaprizov return to the Wild lineup? Soon The team's leading scorer is sidelined because of a lower-body injury but went through a cautious practice Wednesday.

APRIL 5, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

As Wild hit the final stretch, Kirill Kaprizov's return and Gustav Nyquist's debut creep closer Getting Kaprizov and Nyquist back up to speed is a priority for the Wild, as is figuring out their lines and pairings before the playoffs.

APRIL 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Russo: Gus Nyquist (debut) OR Kirill Kaprizov (not... - The Athletic Gus Nyquist (debut) OR Kirill Kaprizov (not both) may return Saturday vs. #stlblues . Then there are three games next week. Evason indicated...

APRIL 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Iffy against St. Louis When asked if there's a chance Kaprizov (lower body) will be ready to play Saturday versus the Blues, coach Dean Evason said "Is there a chance? I guess, yeah. Probably one," Jessi...

Impact Kaprizov has yet to be cleared for contact, and he'll miss a 13th straight game Thursday against the Penguins, but it sounds like there's at least a small chance he'll be ready to return against St. Louis on Saturday. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 25-year-old winger's status versus the Blues boil down to a game-time decision.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handful of NHL contenders thrive following major injuries

A handful of NHL teams have not only survived but thrived after losing a star player to injury

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild star Kirill Kaprizov starts skating on his own The next benchmark for Kaprizov in the recovery process is getting cleared to practice with the team.

APRIL 3, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Joe Smith: Kirill Kaprizov just wrapped up a 30-minute... - The Athletic Kirill Kaprizov just wrapped up a 30-minute skating session - his first since early March injury. It wasn’t just skating - he did stickhandl...

APRIL 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wild insider: Russo and Smith on timeline for Kaprizov's return, Fleury and friends go four wheeling, more Kaprizov is returning to the ice on Monday. What could this mean for his timeline? Could his first game back be Game 1 of the playoffs?

APRIL 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Resumes skating Kaprizov skated on his own Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury March 8 against Winnipeg, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's unclear at this time if Kaprizov will be ready to return to the lineup before the start of the playoffs. According to The Athletic, the Wild hope he can play in the final week of the regular season. Kaprizov leads Minnesota in 2022-23 with 39 goals and 74 points through 65 games.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wild look to extend home win streak, host the Golden Knights

The Minnesota Wild will try to keep their three-game home win streak alive when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Smith: Dean Evason said Kirill Kaprizov is "close" to... - The Athletic Dean Evason said Kirill Kaprizov is “close” to starting to skate for first time since injury #mnwild

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Budding Wild star Boldy more willing to shoot, and it shows

Matt Boldy acknowledged in the aftermath of his second hat trick in five games that the puck these days feels as if it's automatically going in the net each time he shoots it

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild beat Kraken 5-1 behind Boldy's 2nd hat trick in 8 days

Matt Boldy had his second hat trick in the last five games, Marc-Andre Fleury made 35 saves, and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 5-1

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not skating Coach Dean Evason said on Thursday that Kaprizov (lower body) has yet to return to the ice, Wild reporter Kevin Falness reports.

Impact Kaprizov was injured March 8 and was expected to be out 3-4 weeks. Evason said that "it will be a while" so It's beginning to look that the three-week mark will come and go without Kaprizov back in action. The Wild winger has 39 goals and 74 points in 65 games, but it is possible that he may not return in the regular season. Stay tuned.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL team won't wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law

A National Hockey League team with a Russian player has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night, citing an anti-gay Kremlin law that could imperil...

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philadelphia plays Minnesota after Sanheim's 2-goal showing

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Minnesota Wild after Travis Sanheim's two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Flyers' 6-3 win

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Without leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov, Wild pile up goals at blistering pace With 24 goals in the past five games, the team's drought is over.

MARCH 21, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Matt Boldy hat trick paces Minnesota past Washington 5-3

Matt Boldy recorded his second career hat trick and the Minnesota Wild rebounded to beat Washington 5-3 on Sunday

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Smith: Dean Evason said Kirill Kaprizov hasn't started... - The Athletic Dean Evason said Kirill Kaprizov hasn’t started skating yet. Status quo with recovery so on same 3-4 week timeline from injury. #mnwild

MARCH 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM