Minnesota is facing an extensive list of absentees, including injuries to superstar Kirill Kaprizov, team captain Jared Spurgeon, and top-four defender Jacob Middleton. Both Kaprizov and Middleton ...

It’s a good thing that defensemen Jacob Middleton is trending towards a ... That doesn’t mean Kirill Kaprizov is any closer to returning though, and it’s going to be a bit for Spurgeon.

Joel Eriksson Ek, Kirill Kaprizov, and Jacob Middleton headline the list of players who have missed time for a team with contending aspirations. Then, on New Year's Eve Night, another disaster struck.

Additionally, forward Kirill Kaprizov, who has 50 points this season, is also on injured reserve (IR). Jacob Middleton and Declan Chisholm have partially made up for the injured defensemen.

The Colorado Avalanche (28-18-1) continue their homestand against the Minnesota Wild (27-15-4) in another matinee matchup at ...

Watching Jake Middleton buzz around practice Monday ... There continued to be no sign of superstar Kirill Kaprizov, who is set to miss his sixth straight game with a lower-body injury.

Kaprizov logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks. Kaprizov set up a Joel Eriksson Ek tally in the second period, which stood as the game-winner.

ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Wild (28-15-4) have been without their superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov since December 27th. He is set to return tonight against the Utah Hockey Club (20-19-7).

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 ...