The Minnesota Wild fell to the Calgary Flames in a shootout during a regular NHL game. The 60-minute game and the ensuing overtime produced a 0-0 score, and the Flames captured the win by converting more of their shootout opportunities, with Tyler Toffoli delivering the decisive shot.
Russian forward Kirill Kaprizov from Minnesota registered six shots on goal across regulation and overtime but could not convert his attempt in the shootout sequence.
The loss halted a four-game winning streak for the Wild and left them in fourth place in the Western Conference with 79 points from 64 games. Calgary stood ninth with 71 points after 65 games.
Earlier, the Canadian portal TSN highlighted Kaprizov as one of seven NHL players to reach 50 or more goals in that season, underscoring his role as a standout scorer.
Among the players featured, Kaprizov was the lone Russian listed among the top scorers, finishing fifth in the NHL scoring race. Journalists projected that he would reach the 51-goal mark in the 2022/23 campaign, adding to his growing reputation as a clutch scorer.
Kaprizov is a Minnesota native who joined the club after moving from CSKA Moscow in 2020, a move that helped redefine the franchise’s offensive identity. In the closing stages of the NHL regular season, he stood out as the most successful Russian player in the league’s standings. During the 2022/23 season, Kaprizov surpassed a notable milestone in his NHL career and solidified his status as a frequent participant in the League All-Star Game held in early February. His ongoing production continued to drive attention to his role as a top forward for Minnesota.