The Wild backdated Kaprizov’s injured reserve designation to Dec. 23, the last day he appeared in a game, ensuring he can return as soon as he is fully ready as he has already missed more than the mandatory three games required by the NHL.

Kirill Kaprizov was placed on injured reserve by the Wild on Wednesday. The 27-year-old forward has missed Minnesota's past four games with a lower-body injury since he last played in a 4-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec.

Kaprizov, who has missed three games with a lower-body injury, is still tied for second in the league in goals scored (23) and eighth in points (50).

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov will miss Friday night’s game at Dallas because of a lower body injury.

UPDATE: The Wild have recalled forward Brendan Gaunce and defenseman Carson Lambos from the Iowa Wild following today's announcement that Kirill Kaprizov is headed to the IR. Read below for our earlier report on Kaprizov, published this morning.

Just coaching him, (you see) the commitment that he has to the game and to the team and he’s getting rewarded for it.,” Wild coach John Hynes said.

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov will miss Friday night's game at Dallas because of a lower-body injury.

PAUL - According to the NHL Media Site, the Minnesota Wild have placed star forward Kirill Kaprizov on the Injured Reserve List (IR). The team has not made an announcement yet. This is retroactive to his injury before the break so the Wild could activate Kaprizov before their game on Thursday.

The Wild have been without superstar winger Kirill Kaprizov since the holiday break with a lower-body issue. It’s caused him to miss four games and will hold him out for at least one more, although general manager Bill Guerin says they’ll keep him sidelined for as long as the team needs to allow him to recover fully.