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Kirill Kaprizov breaks Wild record as hot start continues

The Minnesota Wild are looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. Minnesota won a playoff series last season following their blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes last December. If Kirill Kaprizov has anything to say about it, the…

By Tristin McKinstry · ClutchPoints

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:46 AM

Key Things to Know

Kirill Kaprizov became the fastest player in Wild history to score 10 goals, doing so in nine games.
Kaprizov scored the decisive second-period power-play goal in Minnesota's 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The previous franchise mark was set by Brian Rolston, who reached 10 goals in 12 games in 2006-07.

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Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov became the fastest player in franchise history to score 10 goals in a single season on Sunday. Kaprizov scored a second-period power-play goal to secure a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, hitting the 10-goal mark in just nine games.

The previous franchise record was held by Brian Rolston, who required 12 games during the 2006-07 season. Kaprizov is also the first NHL player to reach 10 goals this season, leading Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor, who sits second with eight.

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