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Washington Capitals (18-10-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (19-9-5, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild host the Washington Capitals after Kirill Kaprizov's two-goal game against the Boston Bruins in the Wild's 6-2 win.
Kirill Kaprizov's electrifying performance shatters records. Discover how he swiftly became the fastest 200-goal scorer in Wild history.
Kaprizov had been limited to three points over his last six outings. The 28-year-old broke out for his first multi-point effort since Nov. 28 versus the Avalanche, helping lead the Wild to their fourth straight win. Kaprizov is up to 20 goals, 37 points, 109 shots on net and a plus-1 rating across 33 outings this season.
Kirill Kaprizov is expected to play for the Minnesota Wild against the Vancouver Canucks tonight after taking part in a full skate. His availability is crucial for the Wild's offense, as both teams struggle with scoring.
Over the quarter-century that covers the Minnesota Wild’s modest existence in the NHL, Kirill Kaprizov has made himself one of a kind. The price of keeping the star left wing hardly compares to what the steep cost of losing him could’ve been.