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Wild get Vladimir Tarasenko boost before Sabres clash

The Minnesota Wild may be the hottest team in the NHL at this time. Minnesota has won nine of its last 10 games. And the Wild have put themselves in a position to potentially be a contender in the Western Conference when the stretch run begins.

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Wild eye eighth straight win in matchup with Sabres

The Minnesota Wild will try for their eighth straight victory when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. The Wild are also 11-1-1 in their past 13 games, most recently beating the team with the best record in the NHL that was riding a 10-game winning streak.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / November 29

Wild Quickly Becoming Playoff Contender With Recent Surge

The month of November is coming to a close after the recent Thanksgiving holiday, and usually around this time fans know who the true playoff contenders are.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 3-2 Shootout Win Over the Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild took on the Colorado Avalanche back at home on Friday, Nov. 28, after being on the road for the past week. It was Native American Heritage

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Bring Me The News / November 28

Wild keep roaring with shootout win over NHL-best Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche may very well be the most dominant team in the National Hockey League, but the Minnesota Wild proved to be hotter when the two met on Black Friday in St.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Wild Surge Back, Take Down Avalanche in Shootout 3-2

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, Nov. 28, in the first half of a home back-to-back. The Wild received some good and bad news in terms of injuries prior to the game, as Ryan Hartman returned from a lower-body injury, but Marcus Foligno was put on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / November 28

Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy help Wild end Avs' 10-game win streak

Matt Boldy scored the decisive goal in the shootout round to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

Marcus Foligno News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Wild place Marcus Foligno on injured reserve

The Minnesota Wild have another player out for a designated period of time, as winger Marcus Foligno has been placed on injured reserve. Per the NHL’s rules, this means Foligno will have to miss at least a week’s worth of games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line

One thing is certain for Friday's game between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Somebody's winning streak will have to end.

Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their staggering numbers prove it

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The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / November 27

3 Things the Minnesota Wild Can be Thankful For This Thanksgiving Season

The Minnesota Wild have had their ups and downs this season, and they’ve been one of the hottest NHL teams in the month of November. Everything seems to be falling into place for them despite facing a high number of injuries.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27

Wild recall Nicolas Aube-Kubel

The Wild announced they’ve recalled winger Nicolas Aubé-Kubel from AHL Iowa. They’d been living with an open roster spot since placing Vinnie Hinostroza on injured reserve on Monday, so there’s no need for a corresponding move.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Bring Me The News / November 27

Kaprizov delivers OT winner as Wild rally to take down Blackhawks

The Wild are absolutely rolling right now. Their winning ways continued in impressive fashion on Thanksgiving Eve, as they rallied from a 2-0 deficit and beat the Blackhawks in Chicago on another Kirill Kaprizov overtime goal.

Vinnie Hinostroza News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Wild’s Vinnie Hinostroza out 4-6 weeks with lower-body injury

Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes put a clear timeline on the return to game action for injured forward Vinnie Hinostroza. After the team previously described Hinostroza’s status as week-to-week, Hynes told a group of reporters including Michael Russo of The Athletic that Hinostroza would be out four to six weeks with his lower-body injury.