Minnesota Wild News, Updates & Highlights
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Brock Faber Secures $68 Million Long-Term Deal with Minnesota Wild
Monday, Jul 29th, 2024
Minnesota Wild sign Brock Faber to an 8-year, $68M deal. The 21-year-old defenseman had 47 points in 82 games last season, leading rookies in ice time and blocked shots.
Capitals' Revamp Progresses with Dubois, Thompson, Chychrun Trades to Bolster Ovechkin's Record Quest
Wednesday, Jul 3rd, 2024
The Capitals revamped their roster, adding Dubois, Thompson, and Chychrun to support Ovechkin's chase of Gretzky's goals record. GM MacLellan aims to keep the team competitive long-term.
Flyers' Top Draft Pick Matvei Michkov Joins NHL with Eyes on Top-Six Role
Tuesday, Jun 25th, 2024
Flyers' top prospect Matvei Michkov, 19, is leaving SKA St. Petersburg to join the NHL next season. He was Philadelphia's first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.
NHL Trade Alert: Minnesota Wild Send Adam Beckman to New Jersey Devils in Exchange for Graeme Clarke
Friday, Jun 21st, 2024
NHL Trade: Wild get Clarke from Devils for Beckman. Both are 23 and drafted five picks apart in 2019. Clarke, a Minnesota native, debuted in '23-24; Beckman played 23 games for the Wild.
Darby Hendrickson Leaves Minnesota Wild After 12 Seasons as Assistant Coach
Friday, May 31st, 2024
The Minnesota Wild announced they won't retain longtime assistant coach Darby Hendrickson.
Bedard, Faber, and Hughes Compete for the Prestigious Calder Trophy
Tuesday, Apr 30th, 2024
Bedard, Faber, & Hughes vie for Calder Trophy. Bedard topped rookie goals & points with Blackhawks, Faber shone on Wild's defense, Hughes led in Devils D time & points.
Seattle Kraken Secure Win Against Minnesota Wild in Nail-Biting Season Closer
Thursday, Apr 18th, 2024
Kraken beat Wild 4-3 in season finale. Kartye's crucial goal and Gourde's empty-netter secured their win, despite Kaprizov and Zuccarello's efforts.
John Hynes Appointed Coach of the U.S. Men's National Team for the 2024 IIHF World Championship
Friday, Apr 19th, 2024
John Hynes, Minnesota Wild's coach, named 2024 U.S. men's national hockey team head coach for the world championship in Czechia next month.
Marc-Andre Fleury Renews Contract with Wild, Ending Playoff Streak
Wednesday, Apr 17th, 2024
Minnesota Wild re-sign goalie Marc-Andre Fleury for a year at $2.5M, overlooking his dropping save stats.
Seattle Kraken Seeks to Halt Losing Streak in Key Division Game Against Minnesota Wild
Wednesday, Apr 17th, 2024
Kraken (33-35-13) vs Wild (39-32-10) in a Pacific vs Central clash. Kaprizov leads Wild with 95 pts; McCann tops Kraken with 61. Seattle aims to break a 4-game losing streak, Minnesota a 2-game slide.
Kaprizov Nets Milestone Goal as Wild Triumph 3-1 Over Kings, Halting Their Home Winning Streak
Tuesday, Apr 16th, 2024
Kaprizov led the Wild with a goal & assist in a 3-1 win over the Kings, ending their 8-game home streak. Boldy, Hartman scored; Gustavsson saved 23. Lizotte netted for Kings.
Wild vs. Kings: Primetime Showdown for Western Playoff Spot
Sunday, Apr 14th, 2024
Minnesota Wild vs. LA Kings in a playoff position battle. Kempe shines for Kings, Kaprizov leads the Wild.
Wild Triumph Over Sharks 6-2, Securing Top Draft Lottery Position for San Jose; Ohgren Scores Maiden NHL Goal
Sunday, Apr 14th, 2024
Liam Ohgren netted his 1st NHL goal in the Wild's 6-2 win over the Sharks, improving San Jose's draft lottery odds. Kaprizov scored twice; Wallstedt had 27 saves.
Vegas Golden Knights Secure Playoff Spot After Decisive 7-2 Victory Over Minnesota Wild
Saturday, Apr 13th, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights secure 6th playoff in 7 years with a 7-2 win against the Wild. Eichel, Roy, and Dorofeyev score and assist; Stephenson adds 4 assists.
NHL Playoff Chase: Wild Targets Win Over Sharks in Key Western Showdown
Saturday, Apr 13th, 2024
Minnesota Wild (-233) vs. San Jose Sharks (+190), Sat. 10:30 p.m. EDT. Wild favorites. Over/under: 6.
Vegas Golden Knights Secure Playoff Spot After 7-2 Win Over Minnesota Wild
Friday, Apr 12th, 2024
Vegas secured a playoff spot, beating the Wild 7-2 with Eichel, Roy, and Dorofeyev scoring 3 points each. Stephenson got 4 assists, Hertl his 1st goal. Fleury let in 7 goals.
NHL Four Nations Clash and 2026 Olympics Deputy GMs Revealed: Executives from Florida, Rangers, Devils, and Wild Appointed to Guerin's Team
Friday, Apr 12th, 2024
USA Hockey reveals assistant GMs for NHL 4 Nations & 2026 Olympics: Bill Zito, Chris Drury, Tom Fitzgerald, Chris Kelleher to team up with GM Bill Guerin.
Clash of Titans: Minnesota Wild Takes on Vegas Golden Knights in a Battle of Top-Tier Talents
Thursday, Apr 11th, 2024
Vegas (42-28-8) faces Minnesota (37-31-10) in game 3 of the season. Vegas aims to end a 3-game losing streak; Minnesota wants to better their recent 4-4-2. Watch Karlsson (Vegas) & Zuccarello (Minnesota). Key injuries: Stone (Vegas), Spurgeon (Minnesota).
MacKinnon Nets Seventh Hat Trick as Colorado Avalanche Break Goal Record in 5-2 Win Over Minnesota Wild
Tuesday, Apr 9th, 2024
MacKinnon's hat trick propels Avalanche past Wild 5-2, securing 2nd in Central. Hits 51 goals for the season, a first. Lehkonen, Makar also score.
NHL Clash: Kaprizov's Goal-Scoring Talent Against Avalanche's Offensive Wave
Monday, Apr 8th, 2024
Wild (37-30-10) vs. Avalanche (48-24-6) in their 4th season match. Avalanche won last 5-2. MacKinnon (48G, 85A) & Kaprizov (41G, 48A) lead the offense.
Wild Defeat Chicago 4-0, Kaprizov Nets Two Goals and Wallstedt Earns His First Shutout
Sunday, Apr 7th, 2024
Kaprizov hits 40 goals, scores 2 in Wild's 4-0 win vs. Blackhawks. Wallstedt earns 1st NHL shutout with 24 saves. Minnesota eyes playoffs; Chicago struggles.
Kaprizov Takes Charge in Crucial Wild vs. Blackhawks Clash with Playoff Stakes
Sunday, Apr 7th, 2024
Minnesota Wild (6th in Central, 36-30-10) play Chicago Blackhawks (8th, 23-48-5) Sunday. Kaprizov leads Wild; Kurashev tops for Blackhawks.
Namestnikov and Iafallo Guide Jets to a 4-2 Victory Against the Wild
Saturday, Apr 6th, 2024
Jets' Namestnikov & Iafallo score in 4-2 win vs. Wild. Winnipeg now 17-5-1 vs. Central Division, while Wild stay playoff outsiders.
Vilardi's Three Goals Power Jets to Triumph Over Minnesota Wild
Friday, Apr 5th, 2024
Jets (46-24-6) vs Wild (36-29-10) in NHL. Winnipeg won last 6-3 with Vilardi's 3 goals. Kaprizov leads Wild, Morrissey tops Jets.
MacKinnon's Stellar Performance and Annunen's Remarkable Saves Propel Avalanche to Victory Over Wild | NHL Summary
Thursday, Apr 4th, 2024
Nathan MacKinnon led the Avalanche with a goal and 2 assists, securing a 5-2 victory over Minnesota. Annunen's 44 saves and Drouin's 2 goals padded the win. Wild's playoff hopes dim.
Key Showdown in Central Division Rivalry: Colorado Avalanche Take on Minnesota Wild
Wednesday, Apr 3rd, 2024
Avalanche (47-22-6) vs. Wild (36-28-10) in a Central Division clash. Avalanche lead season series 2-1. Stars: Kaprizov (Wild), Rantanen (Avalanche).
Lettieri's Last-Minute Goal Secures 3-2 Victory for Wild Over Senators, Keeping Playoff Aspirations Intact
Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 2024
Lettieri's game-winning goal led the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, boosting their playoff chances. Shaw and Boldy also scored.
Minnesota Wild Player Ryan Hartman Receives Three-Game Suspension for Unsportsmanlike Behavior
Monday, Apr 1st, 2024
Ryan Hartman of Minnesota Wild is suspended for 3 games and fined $62,195 for throwing his stick at officials after losing to Vegas Golden Knights.
Ottawa Senators Seek to Achieve Sixth Consecutive Victory Facing Minnesota Wild
Monday, Apr 1st, 2024
Ottawa Senators (33-36-4) target their 6th consecutive win vs. Minnesota Wild (35-28-10) Tuesday. Key players: Kaprizov (37G, 45A) and Tkachuk (33G, 32A). Last match: Ottawa won 2-1 in a shootout.
Matt Boldy Scores Decisive Goal to Lift Minnesota Wild Over San Jose Sharks in Playoff Pursuit
Thursday, Mar 28th, 2024
Wild defeated Sharks 3-1, moving 7-1-3 in recent games. Boldy scored early in the third; Gustavsson had 26 saves. Wild are 9 points behind Vegas with 10 to play.
San Jose Sharks Aim to Break Their Losing Streak in Clash Against Minnesota Wild
Wednesday, Mar 27th, 2024
Struggling Sharks (16-47-8) visit Wild (34-28-9) Thurs, 8 pm EDT at Xcel. Eriksson Ek leads Wild; Granlund tops Sharks. Last meet: Wild won 4-3.
Kyrou's Hat Trick and Saad's Overtime Goal Lead Blues to Victory
Saturday, Mar 23rd, 2024
Jordan Kyrou's hat trick and Saad's OT goal powered the Blues to a 5-4 win over the Wild. Neighbours and Rossi (2 goals) also scored. Blues extend win streak.
St. Louis Blues Triumph Over Minnesota Wild in Intense Central Division Clash: A Detailed Recap
Friday, Mar 22nd, 2024
St. Louis (37-30-3, 5th in Central) visits Minnesota (34-28-8, 6th). Kaprizov leads Wild; Kyrou tops Blues. Wild's division record: 8-11-2; Blues: 9-12-1.
Anže Kopitar Reaches 1,200 Career Points as Los Angeles Kings Dominate Minnesota Wild
Thursday, Mar 21st, 2024
Kopitar hit 1,200 points and Rittich got his 3rd shutout in the Kings' 6-0 win over Wild. Arvidsson, Fiala, and Danault scored. Fleury was replaced after 5 goals.
NHL Clash: Los Angeles Hosts High-Stakes Duel Between Kings and Wild
Wednesday, Mar 20th, 2024
LA Kings (35-22-11) vs. MN Wild (34-27-8) Wed, 10 PM EDT. LA favored (-145), MN underdog (+122). O/U: 5.5.
Kaprizov's Point Streak Hits Eight as Minnesota Wild Blank Anaheim Ducks 4-0
Tuesday, Mar 19th, 2024
Gustavsson's 3rd season shutout led the Wild to a 4-0 win vs. Ducks. Kaprizov's point streak hits 8. Minnesota wins 4 of 5, points in 8 straight. Anaheim loses 7th in a row.
Anaheim Ducks Clash with Minnesota Wild: Game Preview, Health Updates, and Key Players
Monday, Mar 18th, 2024
Anaheim Ducks (23-42-3) face Minnesota Wild (33-27-8) Tue. 10 p.m. EDT. Season's 3rd game; Minnesota leads 2-0. Anaheim 10-23-1 at home, Minnesota 15-15-4 away.
Blues Triumph Over Wild in Thrilling Shootout, Enhancing Playoff Prospects
Saturday, Mar 16th, 2024
Blues beat Wild 3-2 in shootout. Kyrou, Schenn shine in skills contest & regulation. Binnington stops 22 shots. Kaprizov stars for Minnesota. Fleury saves 35.
Wild Seek Fourth Consecutive Victory Against Blues in Central Division Showdown
Friday, Mar 15th, 2024
Minnesota Wild aim to continue their 3-game win streak against the St. Louis Blues. Blues: 34-29-3. Wild: 33-27-7. Top scorers: Thomas (Blues) 70 pts, Zuccarello (Wild) 54 pts.
Marc-Andre Fleury Secures Impressive Shutout, Leading Wild to a 2-0 Victory Against Ducks
Thursday, Mar 14th, 2024
Marc-Andre Fleury secured his 75th shutout having 16 saves in the Wild's 2-0 win over the Ducks. Goals by Kaprizov and Bogosian propelled them to a 5-0-1 run.
NHL Clash: Wild Welcomes Ducks, Spotlight on Kaprizov and Vatrano
Wednesday, Mar 13th, 2024
5th Minnesota Wild vs. 7th Anaheim Ducks. Wild won 2/3; Ducks lost 3/4. Kaprizov (Wild) 33 goals, Vatrano (Ducks) 29 goals.
Kirill Kaprizov Leads Minnesota Wild to Victory Over Arizona Coyotes with Two Goals and an Assist
Tuesday, Mar 12th, 2024
Kaprizov leads Wild to a 4-1 win over Coyotes with 2 goals and an assist. Fleury stops 21 shots. Minnesota celebrates with a Pride Night tribute.
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