Sushinsky believes that the level of Kaprizov may be higher than that of Ovechkin and Malkin

The ex-president of Avangard Omsk, Maxim Sushinsky, believes that the level of the Russian Minnesota striker Kirill Kaprizov is possibly higher than that of Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin.

Kaprizov scored a double in the fifth match of the Stanley Cup first round series with St. Louis (2: 5) and strengthened his lead in the current NHL playoff sniper race. The Russian striker was recognized as the third star of the match.

Kaprizov scored 7 goals in 5 playoff matches.

Is Kaprizov already close to Malkin and Ovechkin?

– It’s time for Malkin and Ovechkin to finish, and Kaprizov is just starting. How close is he? In terms of level, he may already be even higher than them. In greatness, in due time, he will approach them. I even think it’s getting closer.

The second season Kirill shows great hockey! Team leader, leads the game, enjoys and just lives hockey. He likes it just as much as his partners. He has everything ahead and victories will come.

– Is he currently in the top 3 best Russian hockey players?

– Why not? Panarin, he and Kucherov. You can also take Ovechkin and Malkin. There are many other guys who are doing well. Maybe not as bright, but still.

– Is Kirill the unequivocal leader of Minnesota?

– Of course, he is the leader of the Minnesota.

– Will Kaprizov be able to bring the team to the cup this year?

– There is one cup, but 30 teams. Let’s see what to guess? What cup? You still need to go through St. Louis,” Sushinsky told Sport24.

The score in the series of 1/8 finals of the Stanley Cup “St. Louis” – “Minnesota” is now 3-2 in favor of the Blues.

• Kaprizov and Tarasenko staged a goal show in Minnesota. Kirill also broke another club record