For years, the Minnesota Wild have struggled to shed the label of mediocrity. Despite flashes of promise and a loyal fan base, the franchise has been unable to take the next step toward becoming a…
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Minnesota Wild Struggles: What’s Holding Them Back?
The Minnesota Wild have been an interesting team to watch in recent years. They have had some good seasons, but they haven’t managed to take that next step and truly contend for the Stanley Cup.…
Minnesota Wild Eye Brock Nelson to Bolster Roster Amid Injury Struggles and Salary Cap Hurdles
The Minnesota Wild are facing a challenging period with mixed roster updates. While Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon are set to return, Jonas Brodin and Marcus Johansson remain on injured reserve. These injuries have underscored…
Wild activate Kaprizov and Spurgeon before Utah game in Minneapolis
The Minnesota Wild have kept their team competitive all season despite facing multiple injuries to important players. Their lineup received a major boost on Thursday when star Kirill Kaprizov and team captain Jared Spurgeon were…
The Wild extend their dominance over the Capitals with a shootout victory in Minnesota
Matt Boldy scored in the second round of the shootout, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Boldy bounced back after hitting the post late in overtime, firing…
In Washington, Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for the 28th time, now 24 goals shy of the NHL record
Alex Ovechkin took another step toward breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by scoring his 871st goal against Marc-Andre Fleury on Thursday night. The Washington Capitals captain beat Fleury on a power play in…
Wild, top road team in the league, face tough Capitals at home
The Washington Capitals face a tough challenge in their quest for a fifth straight home win when they host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Washington, which will play four of its next five games at…
Wild pull ahead in the second period to defeat Predators
Marco Rossi scored two goals and added an assist, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin each had…
Brock Faber’s overtime goal seals Wild’s comeback victory over Stars
Brock Faber scored 35 seconds into overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 comeback win over the Dallas Stars on Friday night. Jonas Brodin and Marcus Foligno scored in the third period, and Filip…
Wild and Stars return from the holiday break ready and focused
The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are both hoping to come out of the holiday break the same way they entered it — with a win. Both teams were on short losing streaks heading into…
Minnesota Wild Secure A Crucial Win As NHL Season Heats Up
Any victory, whether a blowout or a shootout, that marks the end of the Minnesota Wild’s toughest stretch of the season would have been a step forward. However, the way the Wild broke their slump…
Matthew Tkachuk and the Panthers continue their offensive surge, defeating the Wild
Matthew Tkachuk scored two goals, and the Florida Panthers cruised to a 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Aaron Ekblad had a goal and two assists for the…
Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury returns to starting role against Panthers
Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has mainly played a backup role in his 21st NHL season. However, the 40-year-old has now been called into more regular action due to a lower-body injury to teammate Filip…
Wild Prevail 5-4 in Shootout Against Utah, Johansson Leads Comeback with Key Contributions
The Minnesota Wild earned a hard-fought 5-4 shootout victory over the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center on Tuesday, with Marcus Johansson leading the charge by scoring one goal and recording two assists. Johansson’s performance…
Kirill Kaprizov leads the way as Wild rebound with win over Flyers
Kirill Kaprizov scored twice to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn. Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi also scored for Minnesota, which bounced back from a…
Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov scores after his shot bounces off the Flyers’ goalie helmet and goes into the net
Kirill Kaprizov doesn’t need a lot of space to score, but he’s not afraid to take advantage of a little help from the opposing goalie. In the first period of the Wild’s 4-1 win on…
Flyers enter road matchup with the Wild on a high note
Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton is known for working hard and letting other players take the spotlight. However, this week has been different for Laughton. As a 12-year veteran who has played his entire career…
Leon Draisaitl tallied four points to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a dominant victory over the Minnesota Wild
Leon Draisaitl had an impressive four-point performance, scoring one goal and providing three assists, as the Edmonton Oilers easily defeated the Minnesota Wild 7-1 on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Six other players also…
Wild owner on retaining Kirill Kaprizov: “It’s a top priority”
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold made it clear that the team is thinking about Kirill Kaprizov’s next contract. First, Kaprizov will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 season, so the Wild have time…
Matt Boldy scored the game-winning goal in a shootout, leading the Minnesota Wild to a victory in Utah’s first-ever shootout
Matt Boldy scored the only goal in a shootout, helping the Minnesota Wild beat the Utah Hockey Club 5-4 on Tuesday in Salt Lake City. Marcus Johansson had one goal and two assists, while Marat…
Two Kings achieve milestones in victory over Wild
Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored in the first two periods as the Los Angeles Kings extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Trevor…
Wild and Kings aim to extend their longest win streaks of the season
The Minnesota Wild, currently on a season-high five-game winning streak, will face a quick turnaround as they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. On Friday, the Wild won 5-1 against the Anaheim Ducks, following…
Wild continue their dominance over the Ducks with a 5-1 win
Marco Rossi scored two goals and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild stretched their winning streak to a season-high five games with a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Kirill Kaprizov…