Kaprizov (lower body) doesn't have a timeline for his return to the lineup, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov will miss his eighth straight game versus San Jose on Saturday and won't return against Vegas on Sunday. He could miss additional time afterward, but he has been skating and engaging in regular workouts off the ice to progress his recovery. Kaprizov has amassed 23 goals and 50 points across 34 appearances this season. Matt Boldy has been playing on the top line during Kaprizov's absence.

Kaprizov (lower body) stayed home when the Wild left for a two-game road trip against the Sharks and Knights on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov has been making strides in his recovery but will have to wait at least two more games before getting back into the lineup. As a result, the 27-year-old Russian will have been sidelined for at least nine games due to his lower-body issue. Even with his absence, Kaprizov could still top the 100-point mark this year after coming up just four points shy during the 2023-24 campaign.

Head coach John Hynes said Thursday that Kaprizov (lower body) has skated over the last few days, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov will remain sidelined for Thursday's home game against the Avalanche, but he appears to be trending in the right direction amid a multi-week absence due to a lower-body injury. Hynes said that he doesn't yet know whether Kaprizov will travel with the Wild on their upcoming road trip, which includes games against San Jose on Saturday and against the Golden Knights on Sunday.

Kaprizov (lower body) hasn't resumed skating and could be out beyond Saturday's clash with Carolina after general manager Bill Guerin told reporters Thursday, "The thing is that we don't want him to come back and push through. He could, but it could make something worse. We need him for the long haul. We don't just need him for a couple games in January. We need him to get healthy and feel better, so we're trying to do the right thing and just look at it from the long point of view," per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov is already on injured reserve and will miss his fifth straight game Saturday. Prior to getting hurt, the 27-year-old winger had picked up a point in five of his last six outings, racking up five goals and two helpers over that stretch. With Kaprizov on the shelf, Matt Boldy is getting a look at a first-line role alongside Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello.

Kaprizov (lower body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov hasn't played since Dec. 23, so he's eligible to be activated whenever he's healthy. However, it seems fair to believe the Wild wouldn't have put him on IR unless they expected him to miss at least one more game -- Minnesota's next scheduled tilt is Thursday in Washington. Kaprizov has 23 goals and 50 points in 34 appearances in 2024-25.

Kaprizov (lower body) will not be available for Tuesday's divisional matchup against the Predators, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov will miss his third consecutive game Tuesday, and his return does not appear to be imminent. According to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com, head coach John Hynes said it has yet to be determined whether the star winger will travel with the team for its upcoming two-game road trip against Washington on Thursday and Carolina on Saturday. Kaprizov is spearheading Minnesota in scoring with 23 goals and 50 points through 34 appearances in 2024-25.

Kaprizov (lower body) will not be in the lineup Sunday against the Senators, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov will miss his second game in a row due to the injury. Matt Boldy will continue to fill in on the top line while Kaprizov is sidelined. The 27-year-old Kaprizov's next chance to suit up will be against the Predators on Tuesday.

Kaprizov (lower body) is considered day-to-day and is questionable for Sunday's game against Ottawa, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it doesn't appear that Kaprizov's injury will keep him out long-term, his status remains in flux ahead of Sunday's contest after he sat out Friday in a win over Dallas. The Wild will certainly hope to get Kaprizov back sooner rather than later -- the 27-year-old winger ranks second in goals (23) and points (50) through 34 games.

Kaprizov (lower body) did not travel with the Wild to Dallas and will not be in the lineup Friday versus the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov will miss his second game of the season. He has been sensational this year, compiling 23 goals and 50 points in 34 contests. Kaprizov is day-to-day, and it's unclear if he will be ready for Sunday's home game versus Ottawa. Look for Matt Boldy to take his spot on the top line alongside Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello in Friday's matchup.

Kaprizov scored a goal on five shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Kaprizov tied the game at 1-1 with a first-period goal, his first in four games. This tally snapped his second three-game goal drought of the year. He's gone no more than two games without a point, and that's happened just once. Kaprizov is at 23 tallies, 50 points, 120 shots on net and a plus-21 rating over 34 appearances, putting him on pace for a career year.