The playoffs open on Saturday with Game 1 between the Capitals and Bruins, one of the eight first-round matchups. Things look a little different this year.
... have predicted that the Wild (35-16-5) would have been among the top teams. Kirill Kaprizov, the rookie of the year front-runner, led the team in goals and points, sett ...
The teams have engaged in some high scoring games this season and anticipate a close series.
... make for an edgy reunion in the playoffs. Spats broke out all over the ice, Kirill Kaprizov was in the middle of a line brawl and 30 penalty minutes were assessed in th ...
Four months later, the Stanley Cup playoffs are finally upon us. And like the 56-game regular season that preceded it, they promise to be nothing like we’ve…
... ther Cinderella type run. Prediction: Avalanche in 6. Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) scores against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period at Xcel Ene ...
Forget the teams outside the Central Division? Don’t know which bandwagon to hop on for the next few months? We can help with that.
... for the past decade had mediocre luck. They got lucky twice this season, as Kirill Kaprizov turned out to hit his ceiling and Dean Evason turned out to be (probably) th ...
The Minnesota Wild centerman took out Blues forward Sammy Blais with a swift sweep of his stick.
... round series against the that starts on Sunday. Likely centering a line with Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, the sparkplug down the middle will be in charge of taki ...
The Wild are in need of a top-line centre, and with Jack Eichel's future in Buffalo a mystery, could he be traded to the State of Hockey?
... nnesota feels like a perfect destination. The Wild’s top forwards consist of Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala, who are both wingers. Joel Eriksson Ek took significant ste ...
Here’s what each team needs to consider before the 2021 NHL playoffs begin.
... ’s depth could very well be tested once again. Minnesota Wild: What will the Kirill Kaprizov playoff experience look like? Rookie Kirill Kaprizov was sensational to watc ...
The guys in Victory Green may not be participating in the postseason, but there’s still some storylines Stars fans can root for.
... y have a rookie phenom making the hockey world pay attention to Minnesota in Kirill Kaprizov. Makes up for the past 20-plus years of mediocrity in the State of Hockey, I ...
The 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs will be a step toward normalcy, but there are still a few new format wrinkles that we haven't seen in recent years.
... by the arrival of their leading scorer and likely rookie of the year winner Kirill Kaprizov. Facing the Golden Knights will be a challenge, as Minnesota won just three ...
The Knights are 3-4-1 against the Wild this season, their worst record against any of their seven West Division foes. They are 5-10-1 against Minnesota all time.
... s won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King) Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates his goal with right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) and right wing ...
It’s amazing what a 24 hour difference can make. Last night, we both went to bed ticked off over the lack of effort put forth by the Wild. And with that lack of effort, I can’t say I wa…
... AndAssist! May 8, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) tosses a puck to a fan after a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Xcel E ...
On Thursday night, the Wild lost 7-3 to the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
... ong those that did not play in the game were goaltender Cam Talbot, forwards Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello and Kevin Fiala and defensemen Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Bro ...
The regular season finale between the Wild and the St. Louis Blues meant absolutely nothing in the grand scheme of things. Neither team could move up or down in the division standings on Thursday n…
... od about themselves after a 7-3 loss to the Blues. With lineup regulars line Kirill Kaprizov, Kevin Fiala, Mats Zuccarello, Jared Spurgeon, and Jonas Brodin all getting ...
They rally from 3-0 deficit with two goals from Perron, Schenn and Kyrou
... day night, also rested several regulars Thursday: Jonas Brodin, Kevin Fiala, Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon and Mats Zuccarello. Which meant this one had the feel of th ...
