Sharks vs Wild preview: Kirill Kaprizov stats, injury report and player trends (November 6)
The San Jose Sharks (7-9-1) visit the Minnesota Wild (11-3-3) tonight, Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET at Grand Casino Arena. Minnesota is 11-3-3 with 25 points, and Kirill Kaprizov leads the team with 15 goals and 26 points. Every number below comes from ESPN game logs, schedules and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 6.
Sharks vs Wild: game info
- Tip (puck drop): 8:00 PM ET, Grand Casino Arena.
- TV: ESPN lists no national broadcast information; check your local listings.
- Records: San Jose Sharks 7-9-1, Minnesota Wild 11-3-3.
Recent form: last five games
Sharks: L 0-2 vs BUF, W 3-2 vs VAN, L 1-5 vs OTT, L 1-2 vs CGY, L 2-7 at LA.
Wild: W 4-2 at VAN, W 3-1 at UTA, L 3-4 vs NYI, W 5-1 at WSH, W 4-2 at PHI.
Sharks vs Wild injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before puck drop, so check again close to game time.
- Sharks: on injured reserve: Igor Chernyshov, Alexander Wennberg, Quentin Musty and Kyle Keyser.
- Wild: on injured reserve: Filip Gustavsson, Marcus Foligno, Nick Foligno, Jared Spurgeon and Brock Faber.
Player trends to know
Kirill Kaprizov: 15 goals and 26 points in 17 games, 3.2 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 15 of 17 and 3+ shots on goal in 13 of 17, including a point in each of his last 6. Last five games (goals-assists, shots): 1-1, 2 SOG; 1-1, 4 SOG; 0-1, 3 SOG; 1-0, 2 SOG; 0-1, 1 SOG.
Quinn Hughes: 5 goals and 22 points in 17 games, 2.8 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 15 of 17 and 3+ shots on goal in 11 of 17, including a point in each of his last 6. Last five games (goals-assists, shots): 1-1, 3 SOG; 0-2, 2 SOG; 1-1, 4 SOG; 1-0, 3 SOG; 0-1, 1 SOG.
Macklin Celebrini: 6 goals and 17 points in 15 games, 3.9 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 9 of 15 and 3+ shots on goal in 9 of 15. Last five games (goals-assists, shots): 0-0, 4 SOG; 0-1, 6 SOG; 0-0, 2 SOG; 0-0, 2 SOG; 1-0, 5 SOG.
Matchup angle
Minnesota has won four of its last five. San Jose has lost four of five, and Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 6 goals and 17 points. The Wild list Filip Gustavsson, Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon and both Folignos on injured reserve.
What to watch
- Kaprizov's run of games with a point.
- Quinn Hughes, who leads Minnesota with 17 assists.
- Celebrini's shot volume for San Jose.
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FAQ
Is Kirill Kaprizov playing tonight? ESPN's injury report on the morning of November 6 does not list Kirill Kaprizov for Sharks vs Wild. Confirm his status near puck drop, because reports can change.
What time is Sharks vs Wild? Sharks vs Wild starts at 8:00 PM ET tonight, Friday, November 6, 2026, at Grand Casino Arena.
How has Kirill Kaprizov played lately? Kirill Kaprizov has 15 goals and 26 points in 17 games, 3.2 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 15 of 17 and 3+ shots on goal in 13 of 17, including a point in each of his last 6. Last five games (goals-assists, shots): 1-1, 2 SOG; 1-1, 4 SOG; 0-1, 3 SOG; 1-0, 2 SOG; 0-1, 1 SOG.