Kaprizov returns to Wild lineup vs. Coyotes after seven-game absence

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetJanuary 13, 2024 - 7:12pm

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates after his winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens during overtime of an NHL hockey game. (Matt Krohn/AP)

The Minnesota Wild have activated forward Kirill Kaprizov off injured reserve for Saturday's game against the Arizona Coyotes.

Kaprizov has been out of the lineup since Dec 30, missing seven games. The Wild's leading scorer suffered an upper-body injury on a cross-check from Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon.

The 26-year-old has 13 goals, and 34 points across 34 games this season for the Wild.

Minnesota also gets goaltender Filip Gustavsson back after he was forced to leave the same game with a lower-body injury.

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