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Hartman, Yurov score twice as Wild cruise past Bruins

The visiting Minnesota Wild extended their point streak to 11 games and won their eighth straight on the road, cruising past the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Saturday night.

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Wild dominate Bruins in Brock Faber's return to the lineup

There are new rumors and reports off the ice about the Wild’s future team-building strategy, but that isn’t impacting their on-ice performance. Brock Faber made his long-awaited return to the lineup, and they dominated the Bruins 6-2 on the road Saturday night.

Filip Gustavsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Wild Expected To Assign Filip Gustavsson On Conditioning Loan

After weeks without a healthy roster, the Minnesota Wild are close to the roster they intended to start the season with. According to The Athletic’s Michael Russo, the Wild are expected to assign netminder Filip Gustavsson to the Iowa Wild in the AHL on a conditioning stint.

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Minnesota Wild Visit Boston Bruins on Saturday

The Minnesota Wild take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Wild are 14-3-4 and have won two straight. Minnesota beat Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Thursday, Nov.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Brock Faber News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Wild’s Brock Faber to make season debut vs. Bruins

The Minnesota Wild are set to welcome defenseman Brock Faber back into the lineup for the first time this season on Saturday, as they visit the Boston

Dylan Larkin News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Why Red Wings Rejected Minnesota Wild’s Huge Offer for Dylan Larkin

The Minnesota Wild have continued pushing for a Dylan Larkin trade, and Elliotte Friedman has now revealed the largest reported package they have offered the Detroit Red Wings.

Matt Boldy News / Field Level Media / November 13

Matt Boldy, Wild come in hot against Bruins

The Boston Bruins have little time to regroup following a season-worst loss as the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Wild visit Saturday night for the teams' second and final meeting of the regular season.

Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The Sports / November 13

Wild's Dylan Larkin pursuit appears to be trending in the wrong direction

The Wild’s ongoing pursuit of Dylan Larkin seems to be trending in the wrong direction. The Red Wings have suspended their star until they get a trade done, and it appears that Minnesota might no longer be the favorite.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Rumors / November 13

The Minnesota Wild are All-In and Quinn Hughes Isn’t Going Anywhere

TSN: With the Minnesota Wild near the top of the league standings, they’re all in this season no matter what, according to Chris Johnston, and they’re comfortable with giving Quinn Hughes the time and space he neesds.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / November 13

NHL roundup: Matt Boldy (hat trick), surging Wild keep Leafs reeling

Matt Boldy scored a hat trick as the visiting Minnesota Wild rallied to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Thursday night. Boldy received a drop pass from Ryan Hartman and slipped a wrist shot under the glove of Anthony Stolarz for a 3-2 Wild lead 3:59 into the third period.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / November 12

Matt Boldy (hat trick), Wild stay hot, extend Leafs' skid to five

Matt Boldy scored a hat trick as the visiting Minnesota Wild rallied to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Thursday night. Boldy received a drop pass from Ryan Hartman and slipped a wrist shot under the glove of Stolarz for a 3-2 Wild lead 3:59 into the third period.

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Quinn Hughes' spectacular play putting Wild in difficult position

Quinn Hughes continues to be a difference-maker for a Minnesota Wild team that is looking like a potential Stanley Cup contender in the NHL's Western Conference.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek leaves game with injury

Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek left Thursday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an injury. Eriksson Ek, 29, suffered the injury midway through the second period after he collided with Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe.

Brock Faber News / Inside The Rink / November 12

Player Profile: Brock Faber

Brock Faber was born in Maple Grove, Minnesota, on August 22nd, 2002, to Jay and Karri Faber. Both of Brock’s parents are former athletes. Faber is yet another NHL hockey player whose parents were professional athletes.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Nearly Impossible Hughes Decision: Do The Wild Have the Stomach?

It won’t be long before the Minnesota Wild, specifically GM Bill Guerin, is faced with a nearly impossible decision. Do he take a run regardless of what Quinn Hughes decides to do?

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Wild Need to Stay Focused on 'Standard of Play' to Keep Winning

The Minnesota Wild have had a great start to the season despite having a lot of ups and downs, especially in the injury department. One of the ways they’ve been able to stay successful is by adhering to head coach John Hynes’ “standard of play,”.

Brock Faber News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

Brock Faber Expected Back This Weekend

The Minnesota Wild should have one of their best defensemen back this weekend. According to Victory+’s Frank Seravalli, the Wild are expected to return defenseman Brock Faber on Saturday against the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

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

The Minnesota Wild started their current road trip on Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, against the Montréal Canadiens on the night that Carey Price was inducted into the Canadiens Ring of Honor.

Jared Spurgeon News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Wild activate Jared Spurgeon off injured reserve

The Minnesota Wild are welcoming their captain back into the fold. On Tuesday, the Wild announced that they have activated defenseman Jared Spurgeon off of injured reserve.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Wild confirm surprise decision as they roll dice with Quinn Hughes

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin says there is no change in Quinn Hughes’ contract situation, but he is open to keeping the star defenseman beyond the March 1 NHL Trade Deadline, even if an extension isn’t in place.

Maxim Shabanov News / Gone Puck Wild / November 10

Maxim Shabanov’s breakout could create a difficult contract decision for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild have plenty of reasons to be optimistic right now. The Wild have started the season with a 12-3-4 record entering Tuesday’s game at the Montreal Canadiens.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10

Wild: Overreaction trade Minnesota must make to continue hot start in 2026-27

The Minnesota Wild are on an incredible run to begin the 2026-27 NHL season. Minnesota is sitting near the top of the Western Conference at this time. In fact, only the Edmonton Oilers are the only team in the West with more points than the Wild at this time.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Wild Place Cameron Crotty, Tyler Pitlick On Waivers

The Minnesota Wild are reducing their roster depth as injured players return. According to a team announcement, the Wild placed defenseman Cameron Crotty and forward Tyler Pitlick on waivers.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Rumors / November 9

What should the Minnesota Wild do to acquire Dylan Larkin?

Daily Faceoff: Listener question: What would it take for the Minnesota Wild to acquire Dylan Larkin, and would it take a third team to get involved in the trade to get it done?