Kirill Kaprizov, star winger for the Minnesota Wild, will miss a minimum of four weeks due to surgery for a lower-body injury, confirmed by general manager Bill Guerin. Despite this absence, the injury is not season-ending, as Kaprizov will be evaluated week-to-week. Before his injury, he was enjoying one of his best seasons, being a Hart Trophy candidate and ranking high in NHL scoring. The Wild's playoff hopes may hinge on his timely return amid a difficult stretch in their season.
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin confirmed that star winger Kirill Kaprizov will undergo surgery on a lower-body injury, sidelining him for at least four weeks.
Kaprizov was initially a front-runner for the Hart Trophy, tied for second in NHL goals and ranked fourth in scoring at the time of his injury.
The Wild's season has fluctuated, starting strong but subsequently losing games, making Kaprizov's return critical for their playoff aspirations.
Guerin assures that while Kaprizov will be week-to-week, it is not a season-ending injury, possibly allowing him to return in late February or early March.
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