
The Russian forward of the hockey club (HC) “Minnesota Wild,” Kirill Kaprizov, scored a goal against the “New York Islanders” on January 11th in a home match of the National Hockey League (NHL) regular championship, becoming the second-best player in his team’s history.
“The 28-year-old Russian found the net in the ninth minute of the third period and gave his squad the lead,” reports “Sport-Express.”
This season, the Russian athlete has played 46 games. During these contests, he managed to earn 52 (25+27) points.
Previously, on November 9th, Kaprizov provided two assists in Minnesota’s victory over Seattle. For the visitors, Ryan Hartman and Brock Faber scored goals, with Mats Zuccarello netting the game-winner in overtime. Kaprizov delivered two productive passes. For the hosts, Adam Larsson and Matthew Beniers found the net.