After overtime goals against Montreal and Boston, which highlighted his seven-point week, Kirill Kaprizov received the NHL's top weekly honor.
Linebacker Jordan Hicks is officially active for the first time since his Nov. 12 injury. Tackle David Quessenberry is expected to start for injured right tackle Brian O'Neill against the Lions.
The portal and prep recruits dealt with, he will lead the Gophers into the Quick Lane Bowl on Tuesday.