Wild F Kirill Kaprizov gets stitches after being hit in the mouth by a puck

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov, front left, and Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) compete for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov, front left, and Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield (55) compete for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)


2 photos
Save Story
Leer en español

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov was struck in the mouth by an errant puck and missed much of the second period of Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Kings before returning for the third. Kaprizov, who is tied for the league lead with 21 points, was skating in the offensive zone after a faceoff when the puck was lifted and hit him in the face. He dropped to his knees and was bleeding. He skated off on his own and went directly to the team's dressing room.

Photos

Most recent NHL stories

Related topics

NHLNational Sports
The Associated Press
    KSL.com Beyond Series

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button