Kirill Kaprizov is a professional ice hockey player who plays as the left-winger for the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League. He was born in Novokuznetsk, Russia, on April 26, 1997.

Kirill Kaprizov’s name was long the subject of speculation and uncertainty in NHL circles. But now, armed with a five-year contract, the wild winger can focus on playing the game he love.

The Minnesota Wild have a franchise player in forward Kirill Kaprizov. The 27-year-old Russian has tallied 330 points in parts of just four seasons. For reference, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The still-baby-faced captain may be 26 days from celebrating the 14th anniversary of his NHL debut on his 35th birthday. He may be eight months removed from hip and back surgeries.

Kirill Kaprizov autographs a hat for a fan after a Wild outdoor practice in St. Louis Park on Oct. 17. (Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 23 stops and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov was struck in the mouth by an errant puck and left in the second period of Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Kings. Kaprizov ...

Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist ...

Philadelphia Flyers (1-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Kirill Kaprizov's two-goal game ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 23 stops and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Saturday night. Marco Rossi scored his third ...