Minnesota Wild stars Kaprizov and Hughes miss practice after victory

The Minnesota Wild secured a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Blues following a standout performance by Matt Boldy, who recorded his fifth career hat trick. Kirill Kaprizov contributed nine goals and two assists during the game, while Quinn Hughes extended his season-opening assist streak to eight games, setting a franchise record.

Concerns have emerged regarding the team's roster depth as star players Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes were both absent from a recent Wild practice. While the team has not officially stated the reason for their absence, the players' unavailability follows a physical game where Kaprizov was involved in a collision with Blues goalie Joel Hofer. The Wild are currently managing several injuries, including those to Brock Faber and Nick Foligno.

Separately, speculation continues regarding Quinn Hughes' contract future. While much focus has been on his potential free agency, some analysts suggest that movement involving his brother, Jack Hughes, could influence the long-term landscape for the defenseman.