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.

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) prepares for a faceoff against the Utah Hockey Club during the second period at Xcel Energy Center on Jan. 23, 2025.

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 15: Kirill Kaprizov #97 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates at the bench after scoring a goal in the first period of his game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Xcel ...

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It brings back some bad memories,” Spurgeon said. Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club ...

Kaprizov is retroactive to Jan. 26, and the move from IR to LTIR likely won't impact his recovery from a lingering lower-body injury. He will miss a minimum of four weeks after having surgery Friday.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates with center Marco Rossi (23) after scoring the ...

Dec 18, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) skates after the puck against the Florida Panthers in the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: ...

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) looks down after missing a shot-attempt during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 ...

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 ...