Instead, the Wild will shut the Russian down and look to an end-of-season push. On the year, Kaprizov has managed 23 goals and 29 helpers in 37 appearances but almost certainly will miss the 40 ...

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) looks down after missing a shot-attempt during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 ...

With the NHL taking a two-week break in February for the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Russian ... left wing Kirill Kaprizov reacts after missing a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game ...

The Minnesota Wild will face a minimum of four weeks without superstar Kirill ... close to Kaprizov said the winger is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday. Wild president of hockey operations ...

Kirill Kaprizov missed practice ... but multiple sources close to Kaprizov said surgery is the likeliest outcome. Wild president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Guerin is expected ...

Kirill Kaprizov will have surgery and be out a minimum ... “Make no bones about it -- we’re a better hockey team with Kirill in the lineup. There’s no arguing that,” Guerin said.

MINNEAPOLIS — Rest during the holiday break wasn’t enough for Wild superstar Kirill ... Wild and Kaprizov are taking the next step — surgery that will sideline the 27-year-old Russian ...