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Wild's Kirill Kaprizov Returns After Puck Injury

Kaprizov was hit in the mouth by a puck during the game against the Kings but came back to play in the third period.

  • Kaprizov was struck in the face by an errant puck during a faceoff in the second period.
  • He left the ice bleeding and went directly to the team's dressing room for treatment.
  • Despite missing the final 12 minutes of the second period, Kaprizov returned for the third.
  • Kaprizov received stitches but was able to continue playing in the game.
  • He leads the Minnesota Wild with 21 points, including seven goals and 14 assists in 11 games this season.
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