Wild's Kirill Kaprizov Named NHL's Second Star of October After Historic Month

Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov has been named the NHL's Second Star for the month of October following a historic start to the 2026-27 season.

Kaprizov led the NHL with 14 goals in 15 games, adding 10 assists for 24 points while helping Minnesota finish October with a 9-3-3 record and 21 points, good for first place in the Central Division.

His 14 goals tied the Wild's franchise record for most goals in a single calendar month, a mark Kaprizov originally set in March 2022. He also became the first NHL player to score 14 goals in October since Alex Ovechkin accomplished the feat in 2009.

The 29-year-old scored in 10 of Minnesota's 15 games, including a hat trick against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 10. He also recorded three game-winning goals and finished the month with 51 shots on goal.

Kaprizov enters November sitting on the doorstep of another significant milestone. Through 412 career NHL games, he has recorded 244 goals and 255 assists for 499 points.

With his next point, Kaprizov will become just the second player in Wild franchise history to reach 500 career points, joining Mikko Koivu, who finished his Minnesota career with 709.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid earned First Star honors, while Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov was named the Third Star.

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