Kirill Kaprizov

Kirill Kaprizov

Russian ice hockey player

Kirill Olegovich Kaprizov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a left winger and alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Before joining the Wild, Kaprizov played for Metallurg Novokuznetsk, Salavat Yulaev Ufa and CSKA Moscow in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Kaprizov won the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL rookie of the year in 2021, becoming the first Wild player to win the award. Fans have nicknamed him "Kirill the Thrill".

Also known as...Kirill Olegovich Kaprizov
Wild bounce back against Avalanche

Wild bounce back against Avalanche Kirill Kaprizov led the Minnesota Wild to a 5-1 win over the Avalanche, cutting Colorado's series lead to 2-1.