Kaprizov, who leads the Wild and is tied for fourth in the NHL with 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists), missed one game earlier this season because of a lower-body injury.

The team has said that Kaprizov's injury is a day-to-day situation. The Wild will come back to Minnesota to host the Blackhawks on Sunday, so there seems to be a chance he returns after the quick trip to Texas. Kaprizov leads the Wild with 50 points and his 23 goals rank second in the NHL.

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov will miss Friday night’s game at Dallas because of a lower body injury. Kaprizov is tied for second in the NHL with 23 goals and tied for fourth in points with 50.

Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov, who is tied for second in the NHL with 23 goals this season, will miss Friday's game vs. the Stars with a lower body injury.

DALLAS – Kirill Kaprizov, the NHL’s fourth-leading scorer, will miss tonight’s Wild game against the Stars. The 27-year-old winger, who has 50 points in 34 games and is second in the league with 23 goals,

The Minnesota Wild weathered a ton of injuries this season but losing Kirill Kaprizov for any period of time is different.