The Minnesota Wild’s Russian forward Kirill Kaprizov earned the title of first star in a NHL regular-season game against the Seattle Kraken. The matchup concluded with a 5-2 victory for Minnesota, with Kaprizov responsible for three points, including a goal, a secondary assist, and a primary assist. His productive night extended his personal point streak to eight games, marking the fifth time in his NHL career he has reached that eight-game mark, a feat unmatched by any other player on the Wild at that moment.
Across the 2023/24 NHL campaign, Kaprizov posted 63 points, consisting of 26 goals and 37 assists, over 51 regular-season appearances. At 26 years old, he has been a mainstay in Minnesota since his arrival in 2020, following a three-year stint with CSKA Moscow. His career path also includes time with Russia’s Novokuznetsk Metallurg and Ufa Salavat Yulaev, experiences that helped shape his game before crossing the Atlantic and becoming a central figure for the Wild.
Second star honors went to Mats Zuccarello, who contributed with an assist in the contest. On the other side, Vince Dunn, the Kraken’s defenseman, completed the trio of top players by netting a goal and opening the scoring in the first minute of play, highlighting a brisk start for the visitors and a resilient effort from Seattle throughout the night.
A separate note touched on how public figures in different sports sometimes discuss family connections. In this instance, a statement attributed to a former wrestling federation leader reflected on the impact and feelings surrounding his daughter’s decision to marry a professional hockey player from the Kontinental Hockey League, suggesting the cross-sport connections that often arise in high-level athletic circles.