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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 24: Avalanche overpower Wild, one win away from West Final
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are back, which means that for the next two months, we’ll get non-stop action as we witness 16 teams get whittled down to the one that will be crowned as the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild
The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.
NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / May 11
Michael McCarron called out Josh Manson for cheap shot in Game 4: "He's a dirty player" 
Minnesota Wild big man Michael McCarron was less than pleased after Josh Manson tried to jam his stick into his throat during Game 4.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / May 11
PK Subban says the quiet part out loud about Quinn Hughes and the Wild
PK Subban believes that Quinn Hughes is playing at an MVP level for the Minnesota Wild during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 11
Wild injury and lineup updates for Game 4; Avs change goalie
The Colorado Avalanche look to be on the verge of making a goalie change ahead of Game 4 of the second-round NHL playoff series against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.
Joel Eriksson Ek News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Wild Make Eriksson Ek Decision Before Game 4 vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild had not won a first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2014-15, but this season they kicked things off with a bang against the Central Division rival Dallas Stars.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Woes, Special Teams Success & Stars Being Effective
The Minnesota Wild had yet another interesting past week as they continued their Round 2 series against the Colorado Avalanche. They lost Game 2, had a three-day break, and then came out big at home in Game 3 with a win.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Did the Wild do enough in Game 3 to prove they can win the series?
The Minnesota Wild got one back Sunday night, beating the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series. Jesper Wallstedt, who was benched
The 'Most goals by NHL franchise' quiz
How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Total Apex Sports / May 10
Minnesota Wild Claim Important Win Over Colorado Avalanche In Game 3
After losing the first two games of Round 2, the Minnesota Wild won Game 3 with a 5-1 score. That win snapped the Avalanche’s 6-game winning streak, leaving only the Carolina Hurricanes (who eliminated the Philadelphia Flyers in 4 games on May 9 in overtime) unbeaten in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 10
Wild riding momentum against Avalanche heading into Game 4
The Minnesota Wild believe they discovered a blueprint to beat the Colorado Avalanche. Now, the question is whether the Wild can follow the same plans for a second straight victory or whether the Avalanche will have designs of their own to retake control of the series.
Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / May 10
Hughes Deal Sent Shockwaves; But the Return Is Surprising
On paper, for the Vancouver Canucks, trading a player like Quinn Hughes is the kind of move that makes you stop and re-check whether it actually happened.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10
Avalanche HC Jared Bednar admits Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' in series against Wild
Colorado pulled Wedgewood for Mackenzie Blackwood in the second period of its 5-1 loss in Game 3 on Saturday night.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 9
Wild handle Avalanche first postseason loss in dominant fashion
Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber each finished with a goal and two assists as the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10
Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board
The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday night, and we already saw one team advance to the conference finals as the Carolina Hurricanes improved their postseason winning streak to eight consecutive games.
Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 9
Wild reveal goalie decision, injuries, lineup changes for Game 3 vs. Avs
The Wild have made their goalie decision and tinkered with their defense pairs ahead of Game 3 of their second-round series against the Avalanche on Saturday night.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Wild's Top Forward Ruled Out for Game 3 vs. Avalanche
The Minnesota Wild return home for Game 3 of their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, looking to shift momentum after dropping the first two games on the road.
Jesper Wallstedt News / Daily Faceoff / May 9
Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt to start Game 3 against Avalanche
The Wall of St. Paul is returning to the crease. Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes announced on Saturday that goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was back as the starter for Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 8
Wild hope 3-day rest leads to Game 3 reboot vs. Avalanche
After a whirlwind start to the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild finally had a chance to take a breath. Now they will find out whether fresh legs and a fresh mindset can prompt a fresh start.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
Wild need more from penalty kill, goaltending
The second round series from the Central Division has been circled on the hockey calendar as the most anticipated matchup of the first two rounds of the playoffs basically all year.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at the Winter Olympics
It is an annual tradition around the NHL that as teams get eliminated, we begin to learn what major injuries their players were attempting to play through.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Watch: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with his skate
Minnesota Wild Kirill Kaprizov nearly had a nightmarish injury on Tuesday. During Game 2 of the second-round series between the Wild and the Colorado Avalanche
Filip Gustavsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5
Wild To Start Filip Gustavsson In Game 2
The Minnesota Wild are making a change in their crease: the team plans to start Filip Gustavsson tonight for the second game of their series against the Colorado Avalanche. Gustavsson replaces Jesper Wallstedt, who surrendered eight goals in the team’s 9-6 loss to Colorado in game one.
Jonas Brodin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30
Wild’s Jonas Brodin Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
The Minnesota Wild will be forced to make a change on defense ahead of a potentially-decisive Game 6. Top-four defender Jonas Brodin will be forced to miss the outing due to a day-to-day, lower-body injury sustained in Game 5 per NHL.com’s Dan Rosen.
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