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Olympics: Quinn Hughes Lifts USA Past Sweden in OT Thriller

Team USA is moving on, and it took late drama to get there. The Americans advanced with a 2–1 overtime win over Sweden after Mika Zibanejad tied the game with 91 seconds remaining in the third period, marking the third game of the quarterfinal round to require overtime before Quinn Hughes ended it at 3:27.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / February 18

Quinn Hughes' game-winner should have Sweden 'seeing ghosts'

Team USA star Quinn Hughes' clutch OT game-winner should have Sweden 'seeing ghosts'

The Americans may need Hughes to keep lifting them in their semifinal matchup against Slovakia on Friday.

Team Canada discusses rallying after Sidney Crosby's injury in quarterfinal

Keith Tkachuk had funny 'warning' for his sons ahead of Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin storms to slalom gold to rewrite her Olympic history

American skier defends judges after controversial Olympic final

Hilary Knight proposes to her girlfriend Brittany Bowe at Olympics

Olympics women's figure skating: Favorites, outside challengers, wild cards

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 18

How Were Minnesota Wild’s Olympic Performances in Round Robin?

The round-robin stage at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics gave us our first real look at how the Minnesota Wild’s players are performing on the international stage.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Gone Puck Wild / February 18

The Wild’s goalie depth makes a Jesper Wallstedt deal feel inevitable

Minnesota Wild minor league goaltender Samuel Hlavaj's strong play has helped Slovakia make it to the semifinals in the Winter Olympics. With Hlavaj's play, it could make a Jesper Wallstedt trade a much easier pill to swallow for the Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Wild Recall Boris Katchouk, Ben Gleason, Matt Kiersted

The Wild announced they’ve recalled forward Boris Katchouk and defensemen Ben Gleason and Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. All will likely be on their way back to Iowa once Minnesota’s Olympians return stateside.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 17

Three keys for the Minnesota Wild down the regular season stretch

As the Olympics roll into the quarterfinal round, it's a good time to take a look at what the Minnesota Wild are facing down the stretch of the regular season.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Wild Olympians in the Qualifiers & the Quarterfinals

The 2026 Winter Olympics have moved along quickly, and while women’s hockey will play for the gold medal on Thursday, Feb. 19, with Canada and USA, the men’s will start their qualifiers on Tuesday, Feb.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

Wild Week Ahead: ‘Hockey Without Limits’ Camp, Back to Practice & Olympics Update

The NHL has now entered its second straight week of no games as the Olympics continue towards awarding the gold medal at the end of this week. There will be a change, however, as NHL teams will get back to practicing, and that includes the Minnesota Wild, who will take the ice for practice on Wednesday, Feb.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 16

Olympic injury could interrupt the Minnesota Wild's trade deadline plans

The cost for possible free agent targets could rise if L.A. is still in the game.

Quinn Hughes News / NBC Sports / February 15

Watch: You good, Quinn Hughes?

Brock Faber News / Bring Me The News / February 15

Brock Faber scores first Olympic goal in Team USA win over Germany

The Team USA men's hockey team took care of business once again on Sunday night at the Olympics with a 5-1 win over Germany to wrap up the preliminary round.

NHL News / NBC Sports / February 15

Watch: Brock Faber scores through Eichel's screen for 3-0 Team USA lead | Winter Olympics 2026

Quinn Hughes News / Professor Press Box / February 15

Quinn Hughes Might Be Key to Team USA’s Olympic Success

If you’re watching Team USA at the Olympics, it’s hard not to notice Quinn Hughes quietly dominating from the blue line. Hughes isn’t just holding his own—he’s carrying the team in a way most defensemen can only dream of.

Matt Boldy News / Bring Me The News / February 14

Matt Boldy dazzles with highlight-reel goal in Team USA win over Denmark

The Minnesota Wild were well represented in Team USA's 6-3 win over Denmark at the Olympics on Saturday. Star forward Matt Boldy scored his first Olympic goal, and it was a highlight so good that you have to see it in order to believe it.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / February 13

Should Filip Gustavsson have started against Finland?

It was a difficult loss for Sweden’s men’s hockey team on Friday, dropping a 4-1 effort to Finland in the preliminary round at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Wild Fans Can Be Concerned About Possible Olympic Injuries

With the 2026 Winter Olympics fully underway, the NHL is on its break with no games scheduled until the end of the month. Many players went on a quick vacation or just took some time to rest and recover before the final push for the postseason gets going.

Filip Gustavsson News / Daily Faceoff / February 12

Sweden’s Filip Gustavsson expected to start against Finland

It looks like Sweden is going to stick with their guy afterall. Despite early reports that goaltender Jacob Markstrom might be getting the start for Sweden in a key Group B matchup with Finland, Markstrom let it slip that Filip Gustavsson will be back in net on Friday against their Scandinavian rival.

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 11

Minnesota Wild Stars Will Shape USA, Sweden’s Olympic Hockey Hopes

The Milano Santa Giulia Arena is alive with the scrape of blades and the echo of pucks off glass as men’s hockey begins at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Team USA does not play today, so Wild players in red, white, and blue will wait one more night for their first shift.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Samuel Hlavaj Stuns Finland, Sparks Jesper Wallstedt Trade Talk

Slovak goalie Samuel Hlavaj delivered a memorable performance in Slovakia’s Olympic upset victory over Finland on Wednesday. In the men’s tournament opener, Hlavaj set a national record with 38 saves in a 4-1 upset win.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Proposed blockbuster trade between Blues and Wild sparks fierce debate

It’s unclear how much validity there is to the pitch, but the Minnesota Wild may be exploring one of the boldest trade ideas to surface this season — and judging by the reaction online, it’s anything but unanimous, and for some, it’s hitting every nerve imaginable.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Lead / February 7

Trading Jesper Wallstedt Would Signal Wild Want to Reshape Future

The winds swirling through the Twin Cities feel unsettled this winter, and at the center of the turbulence is Jesper Wallstedt. Recent reporting in January has confirmed Wallstedt as available in trade discussions, marking a significant shift in how the Minnesota Wild are positioning their roster strategy, especially long-term.

Matt Boldy News / Bring Me The News / February 7

Matt Boldy named NHL's First Star after six-point week

For the second time in three weeks a Wild player is the NHL's First Star of the Week, with winger Matt Boldy taking home the accolade after registering six points in Minnesota's last two wins.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Trade Deadline Primer: Minnesota Wild

With the Olympic break approaching, the trade deadline is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Wild Reassign David Jiricek, Cal Petersen, Tyler Pitlick

The Wild have reassigned defenseman David Jiříček, goaltender Calvin Petersen, and winger Tyler Pitlick to AHL Iowa, per a team announcement. Minnesota won its final game before the Olympic break yesterday, a 6-5 overtime thriller over the Predators, so those three will now be able to continue playing over the next few weeks in the minors.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

Wild: 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Jesper Wallstedt

Could the Minnesota Wild really explore moving Jesper Wallstedt at the trade deadline? The rookie goaltender took the State of Hockey by storm this season, but a recent cold streak has him surrendering starts to his tandem mate, Filip Gustavsson.