Abstaining from cake, would Kaprizov be able to get his birthday wish of two points?
No birthday cake for Kaprizov tonight: “got to stay skinny,” Kaprizov said, laughing, in English
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 26, 2022
With Arizona winless in their last 10, plagued with injuries, and eliminated from playoff contention since before we can even remember, Tuesday night’s matchup was a must win for a Wild team (entering Tuesday with a 15-1-3 record since March 21st) looking to clinch home ice in their upcoming matchup against the streaking St.