Overview
- The Wild announced before Thursday’s game against the Blackhawks that Kaprizov would not play and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
- Reporter Michael Russo attributed the issue to a Ryan Donato check in Tuesday’s meeting, adding that Kaprizov practiced fully in the morning.
- His absence ends his streak of appearing in every game this season for Minnesota.
- Minnesota adjusted with Quinn Hughes serving as an alternate captain, rookie Hunter Haight entering the lineup, and Bobby Brink moving to the top line.
- Kaprizov leads the team with 38 goals and 80 points in 69 games, and the Wild fell 2-1 to Chicago without him.