Kaprizov Named NHL’s First Star of the Week

Kirill Kaprizov has been an NHL hockey player for one week and that’s exactly how long it took him to become an NHL “Star of the Week”. Even more impressive? He was named the top (First) star.

Rounding out the Stars of the Week alongside Kirill Kaprizov and Brittany Hutchinson are Second Star Travis Konecny (@NHLFlyers) and Third Star Steven Stamkos (@TBLightning). https://t.co/o2vIKFA84K #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/jtC92DboJu

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 18, 2021

Kirill “The Thrill” Kaprizov

Kirill Kaprizov could be the greatest thing to ever happen to the Minnesota Wild. Nobody wants to put too much pressure on the kid but it’s difficult not to, when you see him skate.

As many have mentioned, it’s not just about Kirill’s shooting or playmaking ability. He’s the whole package. He works hard, plays the defensive side of the puck and gets dirty… while also skating, handling, shooting and seeing the ice better than everyone else.

As a Minnesota sports fan, I’m still trying to pinch myself. With the Timberwolves still in a losing tunnel of darkness and no forseeable light to look forward to, the Wild could flip Minnesota sports on its head this winter and it’s all because of the excitement that #97 creates.

He will unite old fans and bring in a ton of new ones. He’s the great Russian hope. Here is some Kirill Kaprizov video to get you excited for the Minnesota Wild’s 3rd game of the season tonight at 8PM vs the Anaheim Ducks.

Decent way to score your first NHL goal. Kirill Kaprizov howww are yaaaa pic.twitter.com/czcNNFtjNw

— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) January 15, 2021

COMEBACK COMPLETE ✅

Kirill Kaprizov sets up the GWG as the @mnwild win another in OT. #NHLFaceOff pic.twitter.com/GgBP7mf2z8

— NHL (@NHL) January 17, 2021

Kirill Kaprizov made his mark with his game-winning goal against Los Angeles

But he displayed his skill in other ways against the Kings as well. @MarkDParrish breaks down his first game with the #mnwild ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/HbWqaB9Qzb

— FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) January 17, 2021

Eric Strack | Minnesota Sports Fan