Overview
- Head coach John Hynes confirmed Saturday that Kaprizov will not play against Dallas and remains listed day-to-day.
- Kaprizov sustained the lower-body issue on a Ryan Donato check in the previous game in Chicago, per reporting from The Athletic relayed by Pro Hockey Rumors.
- He missed Thursday’s 2-1 home loss to the Blackhawks after skating fully that morning, with coverage characterizing the scratch as precautionary.
- Rookie Hunter Haight drew into the lineup and recorded his first NHL point on Nico Sturm’s goal, while Jesper Wallstedt kept the game close in net.
- Quinn Hughes is serving as an alternate captain during Kaprizov’s absence, as the Wild hold a playoff position with their leading scorer at 38 goals and 80 points in 69 games.