Kaprizov has 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 27 games, second in the NHL to Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, who has 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists) in 30 games. Kaprizov leads the Wild in scoring by a 15-point margin.

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold made it crystal clear that the team is thinking about Kirill Kaprizov's next contract.

Even with Kirill Kaprizov seemingly scoring at will, he lifts his teammates in other ways that don't appear on the scoresheet.

Wild owner Craig Leipold confirms that extending Kirill Kaprizov is a top priority. Will Kaprizov sign a long-term deal with Minnesota? Get the latest NHL trade rumors and Wild news here.

If the Wild were curious what it was like to play them on the road, the Canucks showed them. Led by strong goaltending, a reputable defense and timely scoring — sound familiar? — Vancouver is also one of the NHL’s most ungracious visitors and remained a handful on Tuesday night to almost spoil the Wild’s homestand finale.