Minnesota Wild Star Kirill Kaprizov to Undergo Surgery, Out for At Least Four Weeks

Kaprizov, the team's leading scorer, will address a lingering lower-body injury but is expected to return this season.

Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild's top scorer, will undergo surgery on Friday for a nagging lower-body injury, believed to be a muscular issue in his groin.
The recovery timeline is estimated at four to six weeks, with the injury not expected to be season-ending, according to team officials.
Kaprizov has been playing through the injury since December and recently returned for three games after a 12-game absence, recording two assists during that span.
The Wild will face six more games before a two-week NHL break, during which Kaprizov's recovery will continue, but his absence leaves a gap in their lineup as they fight to maintain a top-three spot in the Central Division.
Kaprizov leads the team with 23 goals, 29 assists, and 52 points in 37 games this season, ranking among the league's top wingers in offensive production.