The Minnesota Wild have activated star Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve to put two integral players back in the lineup.

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Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov will be out a minimum of four weeks after the surgery. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes, standing, reacts behind players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose ... got a big boost on Thursday when star ...

Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes, standing, reacts behind players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks ... when star Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared ...

At the other end of the rankings, the San Jose Sharks have dropped into last ... when they host Utah on Thursday. Forward Kirill Kaprizov, their top scorer, and defenseman Jared Spurgeon, their ...