Kirill
Kaprizov
L · MIN · Offensive · Elite
- PAL
- 95
- WAR
- 4.6
- Value
- 91
- PTS
- 89
2025-26№ 7 / 615
Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Kirill Kaprizov
#97LPlays: Left wing · 2% of faceoffs
Minnesota Wild
HEIGHT : 178 cm · WEIGHT : 92 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : April 25, 1997 · Novokuznetsk, Russia
Drafted : 2015 · MIN · round 5, pick #135
Contract : $17,000,000 · 2026-27 → 2033-34 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $18,100,000NMC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Minnesota Wild | 19 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 78 | 45 | 44 | 89 | 28 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 41 | 25 | 31 | 56 | 16 |
| 2023-24 | Minnesota Wild | 75 | 46 | 50 | 96 | 36 |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Wild | 67 | 40 | 35 | 75 | 45 |
| 2021-22 | Minnesota Wild | 81 | 47 | 61 | 108 | 34 |
| 2020-21 | Minnesota Wild | 55 | 27 | 24 | 51 | 16 |
| NHL totals | 416 | 246 | 260 | 506 | 177 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Minnesota Wild | 11 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 2 |
| 2024-25 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| 2022-23 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | Minnesota Wild | 6 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Minnesota Wild | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Playoff totals | 36 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 24 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Calder Memorial Trophyonce · 2020-21
Kirill Kaprizov: our analysis
2025-26 season: 78 GP, 45 G, 44 A, 89 PTS, +10 +/-, 22:09 TOI. WAR 4.6 (7th of 615) · PAL 95, elite.
In 2025-26, Kirill Kaprizov, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 95 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 4.6 ranks 7th among 615 regulars, among the league's elite.
His strengths: power play (97, among the best in the league), offense (93, among the best in the league) and shooting (92, among the best in the league).
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+8.8).
A season in line with 2024-25 (PAL of 95); his WAR went from 2.8 to 4.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 91 (exceptional value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Kirill Kaprizov's story
Growing up in a village about 100 kilometres from Novokuznetsk, Kaprizov began skating as a child and commuted into town for daily practices before moving there to advance his hockey development. He came through Metallurg Novokuznetsk’s youth system and played for the Kuznetskie Medvedi junior club, where his progress set the stage for an early professional debut.
Taken first overall in the 2014 KHL junior draft, Kaprizov made his KHL debut with Metallurg Novokuznetsk in 2014–15. After a contract extension with his hometown club he was traded to Salavat Yulaev Ufa in 2016 and later moved to CSKA Moscow in 2017. While with CSKA he reached the Gagarin Cup final twice and celebrated a championship; his 2019–20 campaign was a personal best, leading the league in goals with 33 and ranking among the top scorers overall.
The Minnesota Wild selected him 135th overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, but he remained in Russia until signing an entry-level deal in July 2020. His NHL debut on 14 January 2021 was historic: three points including the overtime winner, and a rapid accumulation of milestones that culminated in franchise rookie records and the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year.
Kaprizov’s NHL trajectory continued upward with a five-year contract in September 2021, All‑Star selections and franchise single‑season records in 2021–22 — 47 goals and 108 points among them. In 2025 he agreed to an eight‑year extension that became one of the most significant contracts in league history. Injuries have interrupted portions of seasons, and playoff runs have had mixed results, yet his offensive production has remained central to the Wild’s identity.
Internationally, Kaprizov has been productive at every level: he shared the scoring lead at the 2017 World Junior Championship and scored the overtime winner in the gold‑medal game at the 2018 Winter Olympics for Olympic Athletes from Russia, finishing among the tournament’s top goal scorers. He also helped Russia earn bronze at the 2019 World Championship. On the ice he is best known for a blend of speed, finishing ability and a knack for creating scoring chances for himself and others.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 21:32
- PP TOI/GP
- 4:15
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 1.63
- EV points
- 21
- Hits
- 10
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 56.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 38.1 %
- Faceoffs
- 20.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
130between 101 and 151 (80% range)
- Goals
- 65
- Assists
- 65
- Games
- 101
So far: 31 pts in 19 games. The team has played 0 of 84 games. Projected pace: 1.22 pts per game (last season: 1.14).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Stable
- Points per game: 1.28 in 23-24, 1.14 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 95 → 95
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 29: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 84 %
97
NHL elite
- SK
- Skating
- 72
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 68
- Confidence 87 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 98
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 74
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 63
- Confidence 87 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 65
- Confidence 62 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 79
- Confidence 87 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 89
- Confidence 84 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 93
- Confidence 84 %
- DF
- Defense
- 75
- Confidence 82 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 59
- Confidence 68 %
- EX
- Experience
- 79
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating72
- Top speed (35 %)35.8 · 72
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)3.928 · 67
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.4 · 83
- Speed consistency (15 %)34.9 · 68
ST — Strength68
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)3.185 · 64
- Body mass (50 %)-0.268 · 74
EN — Endurance98
- Ice time per game (45 %)19.7 · 98
- Total ice time (20 %)1,668 · 97
- Shift length (15 %)59.2 · 97
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)18.9 · 98
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)3.492 · 87
DU — Durability74
- Share of games played (100 %)0.809 · 74
CK — Checking63
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.435 · 61
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)1.682 · 59
- Season volume (10 %)3.97 · 70
FG — Fighting65
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.701 · 65
DI — Discipline79
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.034 · 79
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.573 · 78
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.776 · 75
PA — Passing89
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)1.052 · 88
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.591 · 81
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.337 · 92
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)6.358 · 93
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.88 · 89
SC — Scoring93
- Goals /60 (25 %)1.554 · 97
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)1.151 · 89
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.987 · 88
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.718 · 84
- xG per shot (10 %)0.08 · 76
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)19.3 · 89
DF — Defense75
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.083 · 84
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.063 · 71
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.602 · 76
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.035 · 72
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.44 · 55
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.6 · 78
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)1.574 · 59
PS — Penalty shot59
- Shootouts (60 %)30.5 · 57
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience79
- Career regular-season games (65 %)84
- Career playoff games (25 %)68
- NHL seasons (10 %)66
OV — Overall97
- SC · Scoring (28 %)93
- PA · Passing (22 %)89
- DF · Defense (18 %)75
- SK · Skating (12 %)72
- EN · Endurance (8 %)98
- DI · Discipline (5 %)79
- ST · Strength (4 %)68
- CK · Checking (3 %)63
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 97 | 72 | 93 | 75 |
| 2024-25 | 96 | 71 | 94 | 77 |
| 2023-24 | 98 | 78 | 96 | 78 |
| 2022-23 | 98 | 82 | 95 | 86 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
4.6
wins above replacement
7 of 615
PAL Rating
95/ 100
Performance · Elite
20 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
91/ 100
Exceptional value
9.00 M$ · expected PAL 73
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 97
- Defense
- 56
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- Offense
- 93
- Creation
- 90
- Shooting
- 92
- Possession
- 85
- Defense
- 44
- Discipline
- 53
- Power play
- 97
- Penalty kill
- 52
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | 4.6 | 95 | 91 | 9.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 2.8 | 95 | 91 | 9.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 5.5 | 98 | 97 | 9.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 4.1 | 99 | 98 | 9.00 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
42/ 100
Average
better than 42% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
21/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
65/ 100
Average
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 244 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 48
- Shot selection
- 48
- Penalties drawn
- 25
- Puck management
- 28
Defense
- Takeaways
- 36
- Discipline
- 85
- Safe zone exits
- 45
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | 42 | 21 | 65 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 62 | 71 | 47 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 47 | 59 | 39 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 80 | 50 | 88 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
4.6
wins above replacement
2.7 to 6.6 — 90% interval
7 of 615 forwards
+24.4 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +8.8
- EV defense
- +1.7
- Power play
- +3.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +5.9
- Penalties
- +0.7
- Average → replacement
- +4.4
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MIN | 78 | 4.6 | 2.7 to 6.6 | 7/615 |
| 2024-25 | MIN | 38 | 2.8 | 1.1 to 4.2 | 40/596 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 75 | 5.5 | 3.1 to 7.8 | 5/608 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 67 | 4.1 | 2.5 to 6.3 | 14/617 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 139.9 km/h78th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.5 km/h61st percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 2669th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 47.9 %97th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 104.9 km100th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 6.51 km98th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 44.1 %92nd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.0 %7th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 35.2 %95th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6198th percentile | 16100th percentile | 26.2 %96th percentile |
| High danger | 2397th percentile | 799th percentile | 30.4 %78th percentile |
| Mid range | 1488th percentile | 498th percentile | 28.6 %92nd percentile |
| Long range | 593rd percentile | 199th percentile | 20.0 %93rd percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
🔥 8-game point streak
TBL
SJS
PHI
WSH
NYI
UTA
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SEA
CGY
EDM
CBJ
STL
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VGK
FLA
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NSHKirill Kaprizov: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Kirill Kaprizov have in 2026-27?
Kirill Kaprizov has 16 goals and 31 points (15 assists) in 19 games in 2026-27.
How old is Kirill Kaprizov?
Kirill Kaprizov is 29 years old: he was born on April 26, 1997.
How tall is Kirill Kaprizov, and how much does he weigh?
Kirill Kaprizov is 5'10" (178 cm) and weighs 203 lb (92 kg).
Where is Kirill Kaprizov from?
Russia: Kirill Kaprizov was born in Novokuznetsk, Russia.
What team does Kirill Kaprizov play for?
Kirill Kaprizov plays for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL, at L, wearing number 97.
Is Kirill Kaprizov injured?
No: Kirill Kaprizov is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Kirill Kaprizov?
Kirill Kaprizov produced 4.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 7th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 95 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Kirill Kaprizov make?
Kirill Kaprizov earns $9.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 91 out of 100 (exceptional value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Kirill Kaprizov's contract end?
Kirill Kaprizov's contract runs through the 2033-34 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC clause.
Is Kirill Kaprizov overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 91 out of 100 (exceptional value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Kirill Kaprizov a top-10 player at his position?
Yes: by WAR, he ranks 7th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Kirill Kaprizov getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 95 in 2024-25 to 95 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Kirill Kaprizov played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Kirill Kaprizov has 16 points (6 goals, 10 assists).
What are Kirill Kaprizov's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Kirill Kaprizov has 416 games, 246 goals, 260 assists and 506 points. His best season: 2021-22, with 108 points in 81 games.
Where was Kirill Kaprizov drafted?
Kirill Kaprizov was drafted 135th overall (round 5) by Minnesota Wild in 2015.
Is Kirill Kaprizov better at home or on the road?
At home: in 2026-27, he averages 1.86 points per game at home (13 in 7 games) and 1.50 on the road (18 in 12 games).
How does Kirill Kaprizov perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Kirill Kaprizov has 36 games and 36 points in his career. His pace (1.00 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (1.22).
Which player is most similar to Kirill Kaprizov?
Alex DeBrincat: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Alex DeBrincat's page →Is Kirill Kaprizov a good fantasy pick?
Yes, a top-tier pick: our projection has him at 130 points in 2026-27, or 1.29 points per game.
Is Kirill Kaprizov related to anyone famous?
Yes: Nikita Nesterov (teammate / friend, Kaprizov is the godfather and namesake of Nesterov's son, Kirill Nesterov).
What is Kirill Kaprizov's nationality?
Kirill Kaprizov is Russian. Internationally: Played for Russian national teams (U18, World Junior Championships, World Championships, Winter Olympics). Medals/results: bronze at the 2017 World Junior Championships (tied as leading scorer with 9 goals and 3 assists), gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics with the Olympic Athletes from Russia (scored the overtime golden goal in the final; 5 goals, tied for tournament lead), bronze at the 2019 World Championship.
What awards has Kirill Kaprizov won?
Calder Memorial Trophy (NHL rookie of the year) — 2021 ; Selected to KHL All-Star Games — 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
How many championships has Kirill Kaprizov won?
4: Gagarin Cup winner with CSKA Moscow — 2019 (team later awarded KHL champions based on regular standings in 2019–20); Olympic gold medal (Olympic Athletes from Russia) — 2018; World Junior Championships bronze medal — 2017; IIHF World Championship bronze medal — 2019.
What is Kirill Kaprizov's nickname?
He is nicknamed “Kirill the Thrill”.
Where did Kirill Kaprizov play before turning pro?
Metallurg Novokuznetsk hockey school; Kuznetskie Medvedi junior team; drafted first overall in the 2014 KHL Junior Draft; began professional career with senior Metallurg Novokuznetsk in 2014..
How many points is Kirill Kaprizov projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 130 points in 101 games in 2026-27 (101 to 151 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Minnesota Wild teammates
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