Kirill Kaprizov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Wild’s Kaprizov, Boldy are scary good right now

The Minnesota Wild may have been one of the Wild Card teams in the Western Conference, but after beating the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Tuesday and tying their first-round series 1-1, it’s clear they belong with the big boys.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Wild coach vocal on dominance of top line in convincing Game 2 win

The Minnesota Wild may have entered their first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights as heavy underdogs, but they looked like anything but on Tuesday night.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Kirill Kaprizov's Unreal Assist Leaves Former NHL Players in Disbelief

Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov’s assist to Matt Boldy in Game 2 of their first-round matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights helped his team even the series and drew stunned reactions from former NHL players.

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Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / April 23

Kirill Kaprizov, Wild thrash Knights, level series

Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals and had an assist as the Minnesota Wild evened their series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 20

Takeaways from Day 2 of NHL playoffs: Devils are in trouble; perfect start for Leafs

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday. Here are some takeaways from the day's action.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 15

Wild Control Playoff Destiny Against Ducks

The Minnesota Wild have one final regular-season game before the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin. The Wild have yet to clinch their spot in the postseason, but they control their own destiny in their matchup against the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 11

Wild Can Notch Playoff Berth Against Flames

The Minnesota Wild are on the cusp of punching their ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Entering a huge matchup against the Calgary Flames, the Wild have a simple task at hand.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10

With stars back, Wild face Flames on verge of clinching playoffs

The Minnesota Wild have an opportunity to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday. The Wild (43-29-7, 93

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Having Kaprizov, Eriksson-Ek back makes the Wild scary again

With a relatively healthy lineup, the Minnesota Wild showcased an offensive frenzy Wednesday night, beating the San Jose Sharks 8-7 in overtime and maintaining the No.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 10

Flames remain barely afloat in the playoff picture, but they need a lot of help to qualify

The Calgary Flames’ playoff hopes and dreams were dealt a pair of big hits on Wednesday night. First, fuelled by the returns to action of Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov, the Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks in overtime.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 8-7 Overtime Win Over the Sharks

The Minnesota Wild hosted the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night, Apr. 9, for their final regular-season meeting. After what felt like an eternity, the Wild had Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek back in the lineup as they were activated off long-term injured reserve earlier that afternoon.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Wild Make Kirill Kaprizov Announcement After Sharks Game

The Minnesota Wild marked Kirill Kaprizov’s return to the lineup with a milestone—and a dramatic overtime win over the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks. After the 27-year-old picked up a helper in Wednesday’s 8–7 overtime victory against the Sharks, the team jumped on X to announce the historic franchise milestone.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Eriksson Ek & Kaprizov Lead Wild in 8-7 Overtime Win Over Sharks

The Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks faced off on Wednesday night, Apr. 9, in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was a big night for the Wild as earlier that afternoon, they activated Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek from long-term injured reserve (LTIR).

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / April 9

Wild activate Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov from IR

The Minnesota Wild on Wednesday activated forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov from injured reserve and long-term IR, respectively. Kaprizov has been out since Jan.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Wild make massive announcement amid playoff berth hunt

The Minnesota Wild have a four-point lead on the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek expected to return on Wednesday against Sharks

The Minnesota Wild might be getting a couple of key players back just in time for the final push ahead of the postseason. When speaking to the media after the morning skate, head coach John Hynes said he expects forwards Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek to return to the lineup on Wednesday when the Wild hosts the San Jose Sharks.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9

Wild could activate two key players vs. Sharks

The Wild could activate star winger Kirill Kaprizov and top matchup center Joel Eriksson Ek for Wednesday’s game against the Sharks.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5

Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov injury update

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 2

'Positive feedback': Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek set to return to Wild soon?

There are seven games left in the Minnesota Wild's regular season and Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek still appear to be on track to return from injuries before the playoffs. Kaprizov, who has played in three games since Dec.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

How close are Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek to rejoining Wild’s lineup?

To say that the Minnesota Wild have been sputtering to the finish line this regular season would be an understatement. After a red hot 18-4-4 start to the season, they’ve gone 23-24-2 since and now find themselves not only in a wild card spot, but at risk of being overtaken by the St.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30