Why compare Kirill Kaprizov and Marián Gáborík?

As a former Wild player and record holder, Gáborík's legacy was challenged by Kaprizov, who broke his franchise records for rookie points.

Kirill Kaprizov

Key numbers

  • NHL Debut14 January 2021
  • Career GoalsOver 50
  • Career PointsOver 100
  • KHL Goals33 in 2019-20, ranked 1 in KHL
  • KHL Points62 in 2019-20, ranked 3 in KHL

Top honours

  • Calder Memorial Trophy2021, NHL Rookie of the Year
  • Gagarin Cup2019, KHL Champion with CSKA Moscow
  • KHL All-Star SelectionsFive selections from 2016 to 2020
  • NHL Franchise RecordsMost goals and points by a rookie for Minnesota Wild
  • Youngest Player to 100 KHL GoalsAchieved at 22 years, 172 days old
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Marián Gáborík

Marián Gáborík is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.