ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Wild (40-26-5) hosts the Vegas Golden Knights (42-20-8) tonight. Wild Head Coach John Hynes gave an update before the game about Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek.
Hynes said that he anticipates both Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek to start skating soon.
Kaprizov, 27, is still tied for the team lead in goals with 23. He has not played in the last 21 games and soon to be 22, tonight. He has 23 goals, 29 assists, and 52 points in 37 games.
Eriksson Ek, 28, has not played in last 14 games and soon to 15, tonight. He has nine goals, 15 assists, and 24 points in 42 games this year. He has been out with a lower-body injury.
"I would anticipate them hitting the ice in very short order," Hynes said.