Wild’s Kaprizov selected to second NHL All-Star weekend
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean Durzi (50) and Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) reach for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov will represent the team at the 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend, the club announced Thursday night.
Kaprizov, making his second straight All-Star appearance, leads the Wild with 22 goals and 47 points this season. He’s only the fifth player in team history to reach multiple All-Star Games.
The Florida Panthers are hosting All-Star Weekend from February 3-4. The All-Star Game will consist of a three-game tournament, played in a 3-on-3 format with four teams – one from each division. The 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Game will air live on 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4.