Wild bring back Kaprizov and Spurgeon from injuries for game against Utah
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon likely to return vs. Utah
Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov update ahead of Utah clash
Kirill Kaprizov will return Thursday for Wild after a month away
The Wild's Kirill Kaprizov is expected to play Thursday after a longer-than-expected break for injury. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Kirill Kaprizov ‘just happy to come back’ after one month absence from Wild lineup
The team’s leading scorer didn’t talk about his lower-body injury after morning skate as the team prepared for tonight’s game against Utah.
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Wild star Kirill Kaprizov thrilled to be back in action: ‘It’s a nice feeling’
Wild star Kirill Kaprizov is back in action. After missing the past 12 games with a lower-body injury that popped up after the holiday break, Kaprizov was set to make his highly anticipated return on Thursday night against Utah at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild place Kirill Kaprizov on LTIR, call up 2 forwards: What it means
The move was necessary to make the call-ups needed to have a full roster. It's retroactive, so Kaprizov can return whenever he's ready.
Minnesota Wild Cautiously Optimistic Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon are Back
The Minnesota Wild are trying to stay atop the West, a mission that will be easier if Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon return Thursday.
Wild make Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon injury moves
The Wild are bringing Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon back from injuries as the NHL season reaches the home stretch.
Wild notes: Kirill Kaprizov progressing towards return and roster moves
While Kaprizov could be back this week, Wild coach John Hynes did not "want to put a timeline" on his potential return, according to Smith, but added the fact Kaprizov is skating every day and continuing to do more and more each day is "a good sign." There are signs Minnesota could be gearing up to have some players return soon.
Gustavsson struggles as Wild fall 4-0 to Utah in Kaprizov's return from injury
Kaprizov had a couple scoring chances for the Wild (28-16-4), who were delighted to get their superstar back after he missed the last 12 games with a lower-body injury. Karel Vejmelka made 26 saves for Utah (21-19-7) in what was just their second shutout win of the season.
Kaprizov and Spurgeon return to lineup as Wild lose 4-0 to Utah
Karel Vejmelka made 26 saves for his first shutout of the season, Barrett Hayton scored twice and Utah beat the Minnesota Wild 4-0 on Thursday night for its third straight victory.
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Kaprizov to return to lineup for Wild against Utah
Kirill Kaprizov will return to the lineup for the Minnesota Wild against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; HULU, ESPN+). The forward has missed the past 12 games because of a lower-body injury that was considered day to day.
Gary Bettman on Connor McDavid’s suspension, 4 Nations attendance, salary cap forecasting, more: Q&A
On McDavid, Bettman said Thursday, "I understand the frustration, and it's something we're going to continue to monitor."