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Wild lose in OT against Panthers on Hockey Day Minnesota

The Wild hosted the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers, to cap off Hockey Day Minnesota on Saturday night, but they weren't able to get the job done in a 4-3 overtime loss.

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Maple Grove to host Hockey Day Minnesota in 2028

This year's Hockey Day Minnesota was one of the coldest in the event's history, with temperatures dropping well below -10 degrees Fahrenheit. After a handful of games in Hastings on Saturday, it was announced that the 2028 event will be in Maple Grove.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Wild To Activate Matt Boldy From Injured Reserve

The Wild are expected to activate winger Matt Boldy from injured reserve before tonight’s matchup against the Panthers, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 24

Wild’s Matt Boldy likely to return after missing four games

The Minnesota Wild appear likely to get a major boost to their lineup for Saturday night’s game, as head coach John Hynes told The Athletic‘s Joe Smith that he expects winger Matt Boldy to return to action.

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Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / January 24

Wild's Trade for Quinn Hughes Already a Smashing Success

The second the Minnesota Wild traded for defenseman Quinn Hughes back in December, it was clear to everybody who was paying attention that the team was all in.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Bring Me The News / January 23

Kaprizov rediscovers scoring touch, delivers 13th career OT goal for Wild

On a frigid night in the Twin Cities, Kirill Kaprizov snapped out of a mini scoring slump and delivered two goals for the Wild, including the overtime winner in a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Grand Casino Arena.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Wild Reassign Hunter Haight, Ben Jones

The Minnesota Wild are expected to have a fully healthy forward core for their game tomorrow against the Florida Panthers. The Wild announced that they’ve reassigned forwards Hunter Haight and Ben Jones to the AHL’s Iowa Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Quinn Hughes Equals Franchise Record With Another Masterclass In Wild’s Win Over Red Wings

Minnesota continues to thrive with Quinn Hughes at the center of everything they do, and Thursday night was another clear example of why the blue line addition has changed the feel of this team so quickly.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Overtime Win Over the Red Wings

The Minnesota Wild kicked off a four-game homestand with a late-night puck drop against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night, Jan. 22. They had just returned home from a quick three-game stint that saw them come home with a 2-1 record.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / January 23

Wild's Kirill Kaprizov caps big night with OT goal vs. Wings

Kirill Kaprizov tallied two goals and an assist, including the winning goal 45 seconds into overtime, to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Joel Eriksson Ek News / Daily Faceoff / January 22

Wild activate Joel Eriksson Ek off injured reserve

The Minnesota Wild are getting one of their top centers back in the lineup. The team has activated Joel Eriksson Ek off injured reserve in time for Thursday’s home game against the Detroit Red Wings.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Field Level Media / January 22

Wild's Vladimir Tarasenko rides surge into game vs. Wings

Minnesota's Vladimir Tarasenko knows how to find the back of the net. Tarasenko also knows the playing style of Thursday night's opponent, the Detroit Red Wings.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Wild Want Top-Six Help, But These Trade Targets Scream Middle-Six

The Minnesota Wild already made their big splash this season when they acquired Quinn Hughes. A rash of injuries has them playing .500 hockey over the last 10 games, but they’ve still managed to tie the Dallas Stars for second in the Central Division.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

The Quinn Hughes Trade and the Canucks New Future

The trade that sent Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild in December feels like one of those watershed moments. It was the kind that shifts not just a roster, but the very sense of what a team is and what it might become.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 21

Wild linked to pair of forwards on trade market

The halfway point of the NHL season has passed, and some teams are surging, while other teams are failing. This has led to teams already declaring they will be selling at the NHL Trade Deadline.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Bring Me The News / January 20

Late Canadiens goal sinks Wild despite big night from Tarasenko

Minnesota wrapped up a three-game road trip on Tuesday night in Montreal, but it's coming back to St. Paul with a 4-3 loss. Vladimir Tarasenko opened

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Sweden's Leo Carlsson, Jonas Brodin expected to miss Olympics

With 22 days left before the men’s hockey tournament kicks off at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team Sweden has been hit with a double-whammy of bad injury news.

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