Quick Info
| Profession | Ice hockey player |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 26/04/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Novokuznetsk, Russia |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Kirill Kaprizov
24/10/2026
Kaprizov scored a breakaway goal 26 seconds into the game and added an assist as the Wild defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-1. The goal was his NHL-leading 12th of the season.
19/10/2026
Kaprizov was named the NHL's third star of the week after posting four goals and seven points in four games. He became the first player in the league to reach 10 goals in 2026-27, doing so in nine games and setting a Wild franchise record.
18/10/2026
Kaprizov scored a power-play goal in a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets to reach 10 goals, becoming the fastest player in Wild franchise history to reach that mark in a single season. The previous record was held by Brian Rolston, who needed 12 games in 2006-07.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kirill Olegovich Kaprizov |
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| Summary | Russian professional ice hockey left winger and alternate captain of the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). |
| Position | Left wing |
| Shoots | Left |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Weight | 92 kg (202 lb) |
Career
| Draft | 135th overall pick by the Minnesota Wild in 2015 |
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| Playing Career | 2014 to present |
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| Current Team | Minnesota Wild |
| National Team | Russia |
| Contract | Signed an eight-year, $136 million extension beginning with the 2026-27 season and running through 2033-34 |
| Roles | Alternate captain of the Minnesota Wild |
| Franchise Records | Set Minnesota Wild single-season records for goals (47), assists (61) and points (108) in a season |
| 2025-26 Season | Led the Wild with 45 goals and 89 points |
| 2026-27 Season | Led the NHL in goals with 12 through the Wild's first 10 games, including a goal on 24/10/2026 against Seattle |
| Awards | Three-time NHL All-Star; 2020-21 Calder Memorial Trophy winner |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Broke the franchise record for goals in a season for the Minnesota Wild with 43, previously held by Marian Gaborik | |
| 2. In October 2026, became the fastest player in Wild history to reach 10 goals in a season |
