Kaprizov exits, then returns after being hit by puck

NHL

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov was struck in the mouth by an errant puck and left in the second period of Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings before returning for the third.

Kaprizov, who is tied for the league lead with 21 points, was skating in the offensive zone after a faceoff when the puck was lifted and hit him in the face. He dropped to his knees and was bleeding. He skated off on his own and went directly to the team’s dressing room.

He missed the final 12 minutes of the period but started the third. The Kings ended up winning the game 5-1.

Kaprizov leads all players with more than one game in points per game. He leads Minnesota with seven goals and 14 assists in 11 games.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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