Kaprizov focusing on collective effort over individual performance

Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty ImagesIf he has done anything this season, Kirill Kaprizov has solidified himself among the NHL’s elite. A mainstay among the scoring leaders, oozing out highlight-reel plays like they are just sweat off his brow; Kaprizov is one of the best players to ever play in Minnesota and might end up being the most talented we will see for a while.

But there is really one thing that he wants to stress above anything else: This is a team effort and the Minnesota Wild are where they are in the standings because of everyone that has been on this roster, not just because of him.

“I think the team’s really bonded. We have really come together for a common goal,”…