FILE - Russian athlete Kirill Kaprizov (77) celebrates after the semifinal round of the men's hockey game against the Czech Republic at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, in this Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, file photo. Olympic Athletes from Russia won 3-0. The Minnesota Wild, who have not won a playoff series in six years, seek to capitalize on the spark created by Russian rookie Kirill Kaprizov and lean on stalwarts like Zach Parise, Ryan Suter and Jared Spurgeon to make strides in this abbreviated season. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason, top, speaks during NHL hockey training camp Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

Minnesota Wild forward Kevin Fiala takes to the ice during NHL hockey training camp Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

Minnesota Wild forward Nick Bjugstad, top, takes to the ice during NHL hockey training camp Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Minnesota Wild, who have not won a playoff series in six years, seek to capitalize on the spark created by Russian rookie Kirill Kaprizov and lean on stalwarts like Zach Parise, Ryan Suter and Jared Spurgeon to make strides in this abbreviated season.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)