Dec 15, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates his goal against The Vegas Golden Knights with defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) during the first period ...

Having their best player and their captain back on the ice didn’t help them turn around their recent struggles at home.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Minnesota Wild defensemen Jared Spurgeon (46) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey ...

Their lineup got a big boost Thursday when star Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon were activated from injured reserve. The two were in the lineup for the Wild's 4-0 loss to Utah.

Their lineup got a big boost Thursday when star Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon were activated from injured reserve. The two were in the lineup for the Wild's 4-0 loss to Utah.

Minnesota Wild defensemen Jared Spurgeon (46) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn.

Their lineup got a big boost Thursday when star Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon were activated from injured reserve. The two were in the lineup for the Wild's 4-0 loss to Utah. Minnesota ...