Kirill Kaprizov posts three points in Wild win over Blues

Fantasy hockey: His goal and two assists represent a strong night, but his recent averages already priced in this level of production.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 16, 2026

Kirill Kaprizov scored one goal and added two assists on five shots in 22:52 of ice time as Minnesota beat St. Louis 5-4 on Thursday, October 15. He finished plus-two in the win.

The three-point performance is strong, but Kaprizov's recent averages of 1.23 points per game mean this line falls within his usual production range rather than above it. His underlying play grades 77 out of 100 among forwards for shots, scoring chances and ice time.

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Kirill Kaprizov

Kaprizov's goal and two assists gave him three points on Thursday, October 15, matching the high end of his recent 1.23 points per game average. His five shots exceeded his 3.5 shots per game rate, and his 22:52 of ice time topped his usual 21:56 a night. He sits on the first power-play unit and averages 3:40 of power-play time, second among all Wild skaters.

The production fits his established profile rather than representing a breakout. His underlying process score of 77 out of 100 among forwards measures how sustainable his scoring is based on shots, scoring chances and ice time. Minnesota has three games left this week, playing Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday, giving him immediate opportunities to add to his totals.

What to do

• Keep Kaprizov in all lineups for Minnesota's three remaining games this week on Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday.

• His three-point game fits his recent 1.23 points per game average and does not change his established value.

• Expect him to remain on the first power-play unit with his 3:40 of power-play time per game.

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