Wild, Jared Spurgeon and Kirill Kaprizov

Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon likely to return vs. Utah
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes said he is "cautiously optimistic" that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon will return to the lineup against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday.
Wild coach 'cautiously optimistic' Kaprizov, Spurgeon will return Thursday
ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes is "cautiously optimistic" that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and defenseman Jared Spurgeon will be in the lineup on Thursday.
Wild move clears way for returns of Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon
In his first full season as the Wild head coach, John Hynes has emphasized an even keel, never wanting his team to get too high after wins or too low after losses. So, with star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon skating full practices with the team Wednesday at TRIA Rink,
Minnesota Wild Cautiously Optimistic Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon are Back
The Minnesota Wild are trying to stay atop the West, a mission that will be easier if Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon return Thursday.
Wild excited to get Spurgeon and Kaprizov back: ‘We all miss his smile, that beautiful smile’
And the clearest signal that Kaprizov and Spurgeon would be back is that the Wild reassigned defenseman David Jiricek two hours after practice. If you did the salary cap math, it really was the only option to get below the cap ceiling once Kaprizov is activated from LTIR.
Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov update ahead of Utah clash
The Minnesota Wild have been without two of the most important pieces in their lineup for multiple weeks, but that could soon be on the verge of changing. Forward Kirill Kaprizov, who has missed the last 12 games with a lower-body injury,
Wild “cautiously optimistic” for Kaprizov, Spurgeon return this week
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes wouldn't make a full proclamation at Wednesday morning's practice, but says he's "cautiously optimistic" Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon will return this week - possible as soon as Thursday's home game against Utah.
Wild 'cautiously optimistic' Kaprizov, Spurgeon will return vs. Utah
Superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov and veteran defenseman Jared Spurgeon returned to practice on Wednesday. Head coach John Hynes told reporters he's "cautiously optimistic" that both will play in their upcoming game against the Utah Hockey Club at Xcel Energy Center.
Reinforcements on way as 'excited' Wild face Utah
Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek smiled when asked about two of his longtime teammates returning from injuries this week.
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