As Kirill Kaprizov’s mega-contract begins, Mats Zuccarello remains his biggest supporter

ST. PAUL, Minn. — There was a tense moment after the Minnesota Wild’s season finale Wednesday night when Kirill Kaprizov was asked about having no shots on goal in an elimination game.He reacted tersely, like he didn’t understand the question.But two days later, after his exit news conference with reporters, he explained to the reporter who asked the question that he truly didn’t understand the question because it was surprising to him to be told he had no shots on goal in the season-ending loss to the Colorado Avalanche.Advertisement