ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov needs surgery on the lingering lower body injury he recently returned from and will be sidelined for at least a month.
General manager Bill Guerin said Tuesday that Kaprizov is expected to be back with the team later this season. The impact of his absence will be stemmed a bit by the two-week break on the NHL schedule next month for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
The 27-year-old three-time All-Star was having another stellar season, with 52 points in 37 games. He’s third on the team in average time on ice and first in plus/minus rating at +19.
The Wild looked like league leaders through the first quarter of the season, but injuries have staggered them. They’re still in playoff position, but have lost six of their last nine.
The Minnesota Wild’s star forward Kirill Kaprizov will need surgery, sidelining him for at least a month. This news comes as a blow to the team, as Kaprizov has been a key player for them this season.
Kaprizov has been dealing with a nagging injury for some time now, and it has finally been determined that surgery is necessary to fully address the issue. While losing Kaprizov for a month is certainly a setback for the Wild, they are hopeful that he will be able to make a full recovery and return to the ice stronger than ever.
In the meantime, the Wild will need to find a way to fill the void left by Kaprizov’s absence. They will be looking to other players to step up and contribute in his absence, and will be hoping to stay competitive in his absence.
We wish Kirill Kaprizov a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the ice soon. In the meantime, let’s rally behind the Wild as they continue to push forward without their star forward.
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