Kaprizov (lower body) is slated to be out "longer than we originally expected," GM Bill Guerin said Friday, per NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

The Wild expected Kaprizov to miss a minimum of four weeks after undergoing surgery in late January. While a timetable for his return remains unclear, Guerin's recent statement suggests the 27-year-old forward is not close to being available. Kaprizov has been fantastic when healthy this campaign, supplying 23 goals and 52 points in 37 appearances.

Kaprizov (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The move from IR to LTIR, which is retroactive to Jan. 26, likely won't impact Kaprizov's recovery from a lingering lower-body injury. He will miss a minimum of four weeks after having surgery Friday. Kaprizov has registered 23 goals, 52 points and 128 shots on net across 37 appearances this season.

Kaprizov (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Minnesota also placed Jonas Brodin (lower body) on long-term injured reserve. The moves will allow the Wild to recall an extra forward from AHL Iowa for the team's four-game road trip. Kaprizov will miss at least four weeks after Minnesota determined Tuesday that he needs surgery to repair a lingering lower-body injury. He has amassed 23 goals, 52 points and 128 shots on net across 37 appearances this season.

Kaprizov will undergo surgery Friday to address the lower-body injury that previously sidelined him for 12 games. At a minimum, the winger is expected to miss four weeks, though it could be longer, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov was fairly solid in his last three games back from that injury, recording two assists and eighth shots while averaging 20:06 of ice time. According to general manager Bill Guerin, the 27-year-old Kaprizov likely could have played through the injury but would have only been at about 60 percent. Instead, the Wild will shut the Russian down and look to an end-of-season push. On the year, Kaprizov has managed 23 goals and 29 helpers in 37 appearances but almost certainly will miss the 40-goal mark for the first time since his rookie campaign back in 2020-21.

Kaprizov logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov set up a Joel Eriksson Ek tally in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. With a helper in each of the last two games, Kaprizov is slowly getting back on track after a 12-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The superstar winger is up to 52 points (12 on the power play), 128 shots on net and a plus-19 rating over 37 appearances. Even with the lengthy absence, it's possible Kaprizov could push for a 100-point campaign if he returns to the level he played at early in 2024-25.

Kaprizov registered an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

This was Kaprizov's second game back after missing 12 contests due to a lower-body injury. He's taken a little time to get back up to speed, which is fair given the length of his absence. The 27-year-old is at 23 goals, 28 helpers, 126 shots on net and a plus-20 rating through 36 appearances this season. Kaprizov was generating some MVP buzz prior to his injury, but the Wild and his fantasy managers just need him to look like the best player on the ice on a game-to-game basis.

Kaprizov (lower body) will be back in the lineup versus Utah on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov will return to the lineup for the first time since Dec. 23 against Chicago, a stretch of 12 games on long-term injured reserve. Prior to his absence, the dynamic winger was rolling offensively with five goals and two helpers over his previous six contests. With Kaprizov ready to suit up, he figures to reclaim his first-line spot and link up with the No. 1 power-play unit.

Kaprizov (lower body) won't travel with the Wild for their upcoming two-game road trip, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Kaprizov has appeared to trend in the right direction in his recovery recently, he'll be unavailable for at least two more games while on long-term injured reserve. The 27-year-old will be eligible to return to game action whenever he's deemed fully healthy, and his next chance to suit up will be at home against Utah on Thursday.

Kaprizov (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Thursday, retroactive to Dec. 23.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov is eligible to return Saturday versus the Predators. The 27-year-old winger's move to LTIR is a cap-related transaction, as the Wild were short at forward without enough cap space to fill out their roster prior to the move. Brendan Gaunce and Liam Ohgren were called up from AHL Iowa following Kaprizov's move to LTIR.

Kaprizov (lower body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's home game against Edmonton, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Kaprizov was a limited participant in Wednesday's morning skate, he'll be forced to miss a 10th consecutive game due to his lower-body injury. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to game action, but he's been trending in the right direction recently. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday in Nashville.