Kirill Kaprizov Praised by Wild Teammates After Red-Hot Start

Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov was praised by his teammates after his absolutely red-hot start to the season. With 15 goals in 17 games, Kaprizov currently leads the NHL in goals, and he is on pace for the best season of his NHL career with 26 points in 17 games. The Russian’s torrid scoring pace to start the season has not been lost on his teammates, who praised the star winger for his incredible beginning to the 2026-27 season, one that has the Wild leading the Central Division with an 11-3-3 record for 25 points in 17 games.