BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENT: Minnesota wild fans React in shock as the Right Wing Kirill Kaprizov officially Breakup With his girlfriend Stesha Malikova (Stefania). and explain his decision that….see more

🚨 BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENT: Minnesota Wild Fans React in Shock as Right Wing Kirill Kaprizov Officially Breaks Up With Girlfriend Stesha Malikova!

In a stunning turn of events that has rocked the hockey world and sent social media into a frenzy, Minnesota Wild superstar right wing Kirill Kaprizov has officially confirmed his breakup with longtime girlfriend Stesha Malikova, also known as Russian influencer and singer Stefania Malikova.

The announcement came via a surprisingly candid Instagram post late Sunday night, where Kaprizov shared a photo of himself on a quiet walk near Lake Minnetonka, accompanied by a heartfelt caption:

“Sometimes the hardest decisions are the right ones. Stesha and I have chosen to go our separate ways. I will always wish her happiness, love, and success. Please respect our privacy at this time.”

Fans Left Speechless

Wild fans across Minnesota and beyond flooded comment sections, Reddit threads, and hockey forums with reactions ranging from disbelief to emotional support. Many had followed the couple’s high-profile relationship since it first became public in 2022 during Kaprizov’s breakout NHL season.

“I’m more heartbroken about this than the Wild losing in the playoffs,” one fan tweeted.
“If Kaprizov and Stesha couldn’t make it work, what hope do the rest of us have?” another joked.

Some fans even speculated that the breakup might impact his on-ice performance — especially with the Wild entering a pivotal stretch of the season.

The Reason Behind the Split

According to sources close to the couple, the decision was “mutual but difficult,” with Kaprizov ultimately citing personal growth and professional focus as key reasons for the separation.

“Kirill has been laser-focused on his game and leadership role with the Wild,” one insider said. “With Olympic qualifiers and potential captaincy talk, he felt the timing just wasn’t right for a serious relationship.”

Others hinted at long-distance strain, with Malikova continuing to build her music and media career in Russia and Europe, often spending extended time apart from Kaprizov.

What’s Next for Kirill?

Despite the emotional shakeup, Kaprizov appeared calm and focused during Monday’s morning skate, declining to answer personal questions but telling reporters:

“Life happens off the ice, too. I’m grateful for the support of my teammates and fans. My focus is 100% on helping this team win.”

With trade rumors swirling and the Wild in a tight race for playoff positioning, the breakup adds another layer to the ongoing Kaprizov saga that fans and analysts will surely watch closely.