Kaprizov Must Step Up in Wild's Rough Patch

The Minnesota Wild grind through a frustrating stretch where even their star Kirill Kaprizov admits he needs to elevate his game amid turnovers and missed chances. Coaches and insiders whisper that his competitive fire on both ends of the ice remains unmatched, but small lapses cost them in tight spots. As the playoffs loom with Minnesota's postseason demons still haunting the locker room, Kaprizov shoulders the weight to spark a breakthrough before it's too late.