Wild activate Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek ahead of game against Sharks

The Minnesota Wild activated star Kirill Kaprizov and forward Joel Eriksson Ek from injured reserve, paving the way for their return on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks.

Apr 9, 2025 - 23:44

Wild activate Kaprizov, Eriksson Ek ahead of game against Sharks

The Western Conference playoff race is about to get kicked up a notch.

The Minnesota Wild activated star Kirill Kaprizov and forward Joel Eriksson Ek from injured reserve, paving the way for their return on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks.

Earlier, head coach John Hynes said he was “hopeful” both players would be able to return to the lineup, but they needed to go through one more skate and get one last clearance.

Minnesota sits in the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with 91 points in 78 games and holds a four-point lead over the Calgary Flames.

“We got seven days, we got four games, we got 12 periods. It’s time to make sure that everything is about winning,” Hynes said.

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Kaprizov, 27, missed the past 28 games after undergoing surgery for a lower-body injury, interrupting a season that appeared to make him an early MVP candidate.

In 37 games, the Russian had compiled a team-high 23 goals and 29 points.

Eriksson Ek, who has not played since the 4 Nations Face-Off, compiled nine goals and 15 assists in 42 games before he was sidelined.

The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over the Dallas Stars on Sunday.

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