Latest Kirill Kaprizov News

Matt Boldy's 3-point game powers Wild to a 5-2 win over the Flames

Dec. 06, 2023 01:22 AM EST

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matt Boldy scored twice and had an assist, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and Marcus Foligno and Joel Eriksson Ek also scored for the Wild (9-10-4), who improved to...

Connor Dewar has 3 goals and an assist to Wild rout Predators 6-1

Nov. 30, 2023 23:39 PM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Connor Dewar had a hat trick and added an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves and the Minnesota Wild routed Nashville 6-1 on Thursday night to end the Predators’ winning streak at six games. Prior to Thursday, Dewar had never had more than a goal and...

MacDermid's goal lifts Avalanche over Wild 3-2

Nov. 25, 2023 00:35 AM EST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kurtis MacDermid scored the winning goal early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche held on to defeat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Friday night. Ross Colton and Valeri Nichushkin also scored for the Avalanche, who have won five of their last six games....

Skinner, Peterka help Sabres beat Wild 3-2

Nov. 10, 2023 23:19 PM EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jeff Skinner and JJ Peterka each had a goal and an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Friday night. Henri Jokiharju also scored for Buffalo, and Devon Levi made 31 saves. The Sabres won for the fourth time in six games (4-1-1). ...

Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek score in third to lift Wild over Islanders 4-2

Nov. 07, 2023 23:36 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek scored on consecutive shots in the third period Tuesday night, lifting the Minnesota Wild to a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. Kaprizov snapped a tie by scoring a power play goal at the 6:50 mark before Pat Maroon forced a...

Bratt has a goal, 3 assists, lifting Devils to 5-3 win over slow-starting Wild

Nov. 02, 2023 23:44 PM EDT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jesper Bratt had a goal and three assists and the New Jersey Devils jumped to a 3-0 lead and held on for a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Timo Meier, Alexander Holtz, Michael McLeod and Dougie Hamilton also scored for New Jersey, as the...

Dubois scores twice within 12 seconds; Kings beat Wild 7-3

Oct. 19, 2023 23:56 PM EDT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice within 12 seconds in the first period, and Cam Talbot stopped 29 shots in the Los Angeles Kings' 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Dubois scored for the second straight game, giving him three goals in four...

Marc-Andre Fleury stars in possible Montreal finale, Wild beat Canadiens 5-2

Oct. 17, 2023 23:59 PM EDT

MONTREAL (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury wouldn’t say if it was his last in Montreal. If it was, it was a fitting finale in his home province for the 38-year-old from Sorel. Fleury made 27 saves in his first start of the season, was selected the first star and received a standing...

Minnesota Wild bring back same Kaprizov-led core with aim to finally escape 1st round

Oct. 03, 2023 17:45 PM EDT

MINNESOTA WILD COACH: Dean Evason (142-67-23 in three-plus seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. Florida. DEPARTURES: D Matt Dumba, RW Ryan Reaves, C Sam Steel, D John Klingberg, C Oskar Sundqvist, LW Gustav Nyquist. ...

Wild sign right wings Zuccarello and Foligno to contract extensions

Sep. 29, 2023 18:10 PM EDT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild signed right wings Mats Zuccarello and Marcus Foligno to contract extensions Friday, further solidifying their forward group beyond this season. Zuccarello got a two-year, $8.25 million extension. Foligno got a four-year, $16 million...