I cannot stop thinking of Kirill Kaprizov’s overtime winner to lift the Minnesota Wild over the Los Angeles Kings to open their 2020-21 season. By all accounts, well except Kings fans, the rookie was able to stamp his own mark on this team and make an immediate impact.
Never having to worry about a slow start or some scoreless handful of games through the beginning of this season, my heart and mine are at ease. The Wild have a top offensive talent on their wing and they’re already showing him off. Holding him up like that new toy they got for their birthday, bringing it everywhere they go and jutting their arm out at the slightest hint of interest from someone.