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NHL mourns death of Minnesota reporter, 3 children in house fire

Jessi Pierce, who covered the Minnesota Wild as a correspondent for NHL.com, and her three children were killed in a house fire, the league announced Sunday.

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Tragic Fire Claims The Life of NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce & Her 3 Children

A devastating house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, has claimed the lives of longtime NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, her three young children, and the family dog.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / March 22

NHL Mourns Longtime Reporter Jessi Pierce’s Passing

A longtime dedicated and respected Minnesota Wild correspondent for NHL.com — Jessi Pierce — and her three children died in Minnesota on March 22. The NHL made the announcement surrounding the passings on March 22.

Minnesota Wild News / 5 GOATs / March 22

NHL.com reporter, three children killed in house fire in Minnesota

Tragedy struck the NHL community on Saturday. Long-time NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed in a house fire, the league announced on Sunday.

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Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 22

Hockey world mourns Jessi Pierce, 3 children after fatal Minnesota house fire

Twenty-four hours after the tragic deaths of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery, the hockey and sports media communities are grieving and sharing stories of how Pierce impacted her friends and family.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 22

Sports media personality Jessi Pierce, her 3 children die in White Bear Lake fire

Jessie Pierce, a Twin Cities sports media personality known for her coverage of the NHL including the Minnesota Wild and Frost, was killed in a tragic Saturday fire along with her three children.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Overtime Win Over the Stars

The Minnesota Wild hosted their division rival and likely first-round playoff opponent, the Dallas Stars, on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon, Mar.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Field Level Media / March 21

Vladimir Tarasenko lifts Wild past Stars in Central Division showdown

Vladimir Tarasenko scored the winning goal 3:06 into overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot with win over Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team from the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, and now they are officially the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / March 20

How Did 'Wild' Become the Face of Minnesota Hockey?

Known as the State of Hockey, Minnesota lives and breathes the sport at every level. From frozen backyard rinks to the bright lights of the National Hockey League, hockey is deeply embedded in Minnesota’s culture and communities.

Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 20

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov’s injury not expected to be serious

The Minnesota Wild fell 2-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks. Kirill Kaprizov did not play, and the Wild could not move up in the standings. While Kaprizov sat out because of his injury, it is not expected to be serious, according to Pro Hockey Rumors.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Loss to the Blackhawks

The Minnesota Wild faced the Chicago Blackhawks back at home on Thursday night, Mar. 19, on the second half of their home-and-home series. The Wild won the first game on Tuesday, Mar.

Kirill Kaprizov News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Wild Can Handle Kaprizov’s Day-to-Day Injury; Need Him Healthy for the Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild finally dug themselves out of the slump they’d been in the past week with an overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, Mar.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Out Day-To-Day

The Minnesota Wild won’t have their superstar winger on Thursday night. Kirill Kaprizov is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury sustained in the team’s last game against the Chicago Blackhawks per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

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Kirill Kaprizov News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Minnesota Wild announced Thursday that forward Kirill Kaprizov would not play in the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Wild Insider on the Real Reason Matthews Isn’t Destined for Minnesota

As much as some fans have wanted to accuse Bill Guerin of walking an iffy line with tampering on Auston Matthews, none of that probably matters. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, even if Guerin wanted in on the Matthews trade sweepstakes, the Wild don’t have the assets to pull off the deal.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild, March 19th

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks hit the road for the second of back-to-back games against the Minnesota Wild. Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 18

Zuccarello Wins It For Minnesota 4-3 In OT Against Blackhawks

The Blackhawks returned to home ice on Tuesday to host the Wild in hopes of making a comeback after the Vegas Golden Knights shut them out on Saturday, but they ultimately fell 4-3 in overtime to Minnesota in a hard-fought game on both ends of the ice.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / March 17

Wild deju vu: Minnesota again beats Blackhawks 4-3 beyond regulation

Mats Zuccarello scored at 3:09 of overtime and Marcus Johansson had a goal and two assists as the visiting Minnesota Wild defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday to stop a three-game losing streak.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek Out Day-To-Day

The Minnesota Wild will once again need to shore up their center depth due to injury. This time it is Joel Eriksson Ek headed to the mend with a day-to-day, lower-body injury per NHL.com’s Joe Smith.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

NHL Predictions: March 17, Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild

Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! In this one, the Chicago Blackhawks return home to take on the Minnesota Wild. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Hunter Haight News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Wild Recall Hunter Haight

The Wild announced that they’ve recalled center Hunter Haight from AHL Iowa. With 13 other healthy forwards on the roster, it appears to be more of a performance-based bump for Haight to give head coach John Hynes another option down the middle down the stretch.