ST. PAUL, Minn. — Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov was struck in the mouth by an errant puck and left in the second period of Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Kaprizov, who is tied for the league lead with 21 points, was skating in the offensive zone after a faceoff when the puck was lifted and hit him in the face. He dropped to his knees and was bleeding. He skated off on his own and went directly to the team’s dressing room.
He didn’t return in the period. The Kings led 2-1 after two periods.
The 2020-21 Calder Trophy winner had recorded just over nine minutes of ice time before leaving.
In 11 games this season, Kaprizov has scored seven goals and 21 points as Minnesota has broken out to an 8-1-2 record.
Last season, Kaprizov made his third appearance at the NHL All-Star Game and scored 46 goals in 75 games.
— With files from Sportsnet Staff
