Latest Update on Wild Superstar After Illegal Hit by Blues Goalie

Matt Blewett-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect The Minnesota Wild hung on for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Blues at home Thursday night, and Kirill Kaprizov was a big reason why. The 29-year-old superstar finished with a goal and two assists on five shots in 22:52 of ice time, helping his team bounce back after Minnesota s 5-2 loss in Winnipeg on Tuesday. Kirill Kaprizov injury wiped out by Blues goalie But as has been the case all season, the victory didn t come without sacrifice. With 4:31 left in the third period Kaprizov skated past the Blues net, as he tried to corral a puck coming around the boards, when he was unexpectedly dumped by St. Louis Blues goalie, Joel Hofer, who was called for interference on the play. Joel Hofer interference penalty on Kaprizov pic.twitter.com/NIhfj6YSkm SpokedZ (@SpokedZ) October 16, 2026 Kaprizov down the tunnel pic.twitter.com/ucBkH1FWJq SpokedZ (@SpokedZ) October 16, 2026 Related: MN Wild Reveal More Bad News on Injury