Hockey Wilderness · Apr 3, 2022
Preview: Kaprizov finally faces Ovechkin as Wild visit Capitals
Last night against the Carolina Hurricanes, Kirill Kaprizov became the sole owner of the single-season points record among any Minnesota Wild player in their 22-year history. It is only fitting that after that incredible achievement, he gets to tick off another box on his list of milestone, as he is set to face his childhood — and maybe adulthood too — idol as his team visits the Washington Capitals tonight.
Kaprizov had the chance to play against Alex Ovechkin earlier in the season but he was unfortunately injured and the elder Russian was bummed the hell out that it would have to wait until now. Ovechkin clearly appreciates Kaprizov and will sing his praises any chance he gets.