Leading the Stanley Cup Race: Captured by Kaprizov
Ballin' with Kirill Kaprizov
Kirill Kaprizov, the dynamo forward for the Minnesota Wild, lit up the ice once again in the third game of the Stanley Cup series against Vegas, scoring a double and helping secure a victorious 5:2 ending for his team.
The latest game brought Kaprizov's remarkable tally to 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists). This impressive display has seen him catch up with Adrian Kempe of the Los Angeles Kings and Cam Fowler of St. Louis in the Stanley Cup scoring race. Minnesota currently leads the series 2:1, gearing up for the next game on home soil on April 26, with puck drop scheduled at 11:00 PM Moscow time.
As a force to be reckoned with, Kaprizov has consistently dazzled spectators since his NHL debut in 2020-21. With a career record of 386 points (185 goals, 201 assists) over five seasons, Kaprizov's average of 1.21 points per game has solidified his reputation as a dominant scorer[2].
In the 2024/25 regular season, Kaprizov played 41 games, scoring an impressive 56 points (25 goals, 31 assists). In the Western Conference standings, Minnesota finished seventh, with Kaprizov contributing significantly to the team's 97 points[1].
Hailing from Moscow, the 27-year-old Kaprizov has an extensive background in Russian hockey, representing CSKA and eventually joining Minnesota in 2020, following stints with Novokuznetsk Metallurg and Ufa Salavat Yulaev[1]. Kaprizov has also claimed the coveted Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year in 2020-21[1].
Known for his aggressive play and exceptional performance, Kaprizov's achievements have earned him multiple All-Star appearances[3][5], and his recent seasons have shown upward trends in goal-scoring and playmaking[5][2]. Kaprizov's 2024-25 season projects to exceed his previous best scoring rate[2]. The hockey world eagerly awaits his next outstanding performance on the ice.
In the third game of the Stanley Cup series, Kirill Kaprizov, the forward for the Minnesota Wild, ended the sports match with a double scoring ending, contributing to a 5:2 victory for his team.
This scoring spree has placed Kaprizov alongside Adrian Kempe of the Los Angeles Kings and Cam Fowler of St. Louis in the Stanley Cup scoring race.
As a dominant scorer in the NHL, Kaprizov boasts a remarkable career record, having netted 386 points (185 goals, 201 assists) over five seasons, with an average of 1.21 points per game.
Having claimed the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year in 2020-21, Kaprizov showcases an impressive skill set, making him a force to be reckoned with in the hockey world.
