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Wild without Kirill Kaprizov, Marat Khusnutdinov against Flames

Originally posted on Bring Me The News | Last updated Nov 23, 2024 3:47 PM ET

The Wild will be short-handed against the Calgary Flames.

Star winger Kirill Kaprizov and center Marat Khusnutdinov have been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Flames in Calgary due to lower-body injuries.

#mnwild INJURY UPDATE: Forwards Kirill Kaprizov (lower-body) and Marat Khusnutdinov (lower-body) will not play in today’s game at Calgary.
— Minnesota Wild PR (@mnwildPR) November 23, 2024

Kaprizov briefly exited after taking a hit during Thursday's win over the Edmonton Oilers, but returned and finished the game. Kaprizov is currently tied for the most points in the NHL with 34 (13 goals, 21 assists) and his plus-16 ranks fourth in the NHL.

Khusnutdinov has played in all 19 games for the Wild and has two points (2 assists).

Kaprizov will be evaluated in Minnesota for his injury on Sunday, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo. Khusnutdinov is considered day to day.

Puck drop between the Wild and Flames is at 3 p.m. Saturday.

This article first appeared on Bring Me The News and was syndicated with permission.

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