Wild's Kirill Kaprizov Is Current MVP Favorite

With 34 points in 19 games this year, Kirill Kaprizov is currently the favorite to win the MVP award.

Kirill Kaprizov has 13 goals, 21 assists, and 34 points in 19 games this year for the Wild. He picked up an assist in Friday night's win over the Edmonton Oilers and extended his road point streak to 11 consecutive games. 

He has eight goals and 24 points in that 11 game span on the road and now has the franchise record for most consecutive road games with a point. 

Kaprizov, 27, also has six goals and 13 points in his last even games and is tied with Nathan MacKinnon for the NHL lead in points with 34. Kaprizov has recorded 26 even strength points which leads the NHL by four. 

According to the NHL, Kaprizov has an edge on MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy as of now. We will see if he can keep it up. 

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