Kirill Kaprizov, a forward for the Minnesota Wild, has single-handedly topped the list of the best Russian goal scorers in the 2025/2026 NHL season. In the current regular season away game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which is currently unfolding at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Kaprizov scored a goal, bringing his goal tally to 12 for the season. The Russian forward Kaprizov now holds first place in the scoring rankings among his compatriots. This successful shot allowed Kirill to surpass Pavel Dorofeyev, a forward for the Vegas Golden Knights, who has 11 goals to his name. Rounding out the top three is the Russian veteran, the 40-year-old captain of the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, who has scored 10 goals in the NHL this season.
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