Wild shutting Kirill Kaprizov down

Wild shut out by Utah 4-0 despite return of Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon
The Wild had their best player back for the first time in a month, but they didn’t play like it. Kirill Kaprizov’s return was spoiled by a 4-0 shellacking from Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center that continued the Wild’s woes at home.
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's Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon likely to return vs. Utah
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes said he is "cautiously optimistic" that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon will return to the lineup against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday.
Wild Activate Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon From IR
The Minnesota Wild are getting a perfect storm of returns for Thursday evening against the Utah Hockey Club as both star forward Kirill Kaprizov and defenseman Jared Spurgeon have been activated from IR.
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov gets concerning injury update
The Minnesota Wild will have to temporarily find a way to survive without star forward Kirill Kaprizov amid the latest news.
Wild hold off Maple Leafs, showing they can overcome the absence of Kirill Kaprizov
The Minnesota Wild survived without Kirill Kaprizov the first time, and they can do it again. That’s the message they sent Wednesday, when they upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena to kick off Kaprizov’s second hiatus with their most convincing victory in weeks.
Wild move clears way for returns of Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon
David’s come in and I think he’s really shown some of his very good attributes,” John Hynes said, with a nod to Jiricek’s imposing 6-foot-3 frame. “You can’t teach size.”
Kaprizov and Spurgeon Returning for Wild, Activated from IR
The Minnesota Wild announced on Thursday that the team has activated forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon from Injured Reserve. Both will play in the game tonight versus the Utah Hockey Club.
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon could return Thursday vs. Utah
Coach John Hynes, per Michael Russo of The Athletic, told reporters he is " cautiously optimistic " that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain/defenceman Jared Spurgeon will return from injury Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club.
After first win without Kirill Kaprizov, Wild take aim at Canadiens
The Minnesota Wild passed their first test without star winger Kirill Kaprizov. They will look to continue that good fortune on Thursday night when they visit the Montreal Canadiens. The Wild announced Tuesday that Kaprizov,
Wild prepare for another month without Kirill Kaprizov
As the Minnesota Wild held their morning skate in downtown Toronto on Wednesday, ahead of their only visit to face the Maple Leafs this season, they were a man short. Again. But if there were players or coaches worried about another likely month-long stretch without high-scoring forward Kirill Kaprizov on the ice,
Wild bring back Kaprizov and Spurgeon from injuries for game against Utah
Despite Thursday’s tough outcome, Wild players were thrilled to have their captain and star forward back in the lineup.
Wild 'cautiously optimistic' Kaprizov, Spurgeon will return vs. Utah
Superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov and veteran defenseman Jared Spurgeon returned to practice on Wednesday. Head coach John ...
Wild activate Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve
The Minnesota Wild are getting some firepower back into their lineup. Forward Kirill Kaprizov and defenceman Jared Spurgeon have been activated from injured reserve, the team announced Thursday.
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