Kirill Kaprizov’s injury scare is latest reminder of the Wild’s lack of depth

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov took a nasty hit during the third period of a win over the St. Louis Blues.

By Chris Schad · Gone Puck Wild

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:15 PM

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Chris Schad argues Kirill Kaprizov's recent injury scare exposed the Minnesota Wild's severe lack of roster depth.
Kaprizov underwent evaluation after Blues goalie Joel Hofer hit him into the boards during Minnesota's 5-4 win.
Teammates Quinn Hughes and Matt Boldy reported that Kaprizov was okay following the contest.

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Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov suffered an injury scare after a hit from St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer during Thursday's 5-4 victory. Hofer received a two-minute misconduct, and Kaprizov went to the tunnel for evaluation. Teammates Quinn Hughes and Matt Boldy later indicated Kaprizov was fine.

Writer Chris Schad argues that the incident highlights Minnesota's thin roster depth. The Wild already entered the contest missing seven players, including Brock Faber, Filip Gustavsson, Jared Spurgeon, and both Foligno brothers, raising concerns about the team's durability.

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