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Capitals’ Justin Sourdif, John Carlson miss game vs. Sharks with injury

The Washington Capitals declared forward Justin Sourdif and defenseman John Carlson as out just minutes before Wednesday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks.

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Stifling Wild goaltending duo taking its act to Calgary

The Minnesota Wild and their air-tight goaltending will look to continue their hot streak when they visit the last-place Calgary Flames on Thursday. Having carded a 1-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday to open a four-game road trip, the Wild are riding a 10-0-2 run in which they have smothered the opposition.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Inside The Rink / December 4

Jesper Wallstedt Making Strong Case for Calder Memorial Trophy

Entering the 2025-26 season, the Calder Memorial Trophy favorites were Ivan Demidov and Matthew Schaefer. One name is making a strong case that he deserves the award, and that’s Minnesota Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3

Wild Troll Oilers, Wallstedt Reacts to Oilers ‘Trading Him’ at Draft

Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt could have been an Edmonton Oiler. Instead, the Oilers traded away their right to draft him at No. 20 in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and took Xavier Borgault, while also adding a later-round pick.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Wild’s Wallstedt becomes first rookie goalie in 87 years to post four shutouts in six games

A star in St. Paul continues to rise while making a little bit of history in the process. Thanks to a 33-save performance in a 1-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night, Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt became the first rookie goaltender in NHL history to post four shutouts in a six-game span since 1938.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / December 3

Wallstedt Was Spectacular in Wild’s 1-0 Win Over Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers (11-11-5) hosted the Minnesota Wild (15-7-5) on Tuesday night (Dec. 2). The Wild have been red-hot heading into this matchup, with an impressive 8-0-2 record in their last 10 games.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Field Level Media / December 2

Jesper Wallstedt continues stellar run as Wild blank Oilers

Jesper Wallstedt stopped all 32 shots he faced en route to his fourth shutout over his past six starts as the Minnesota Wild earned a 1-0 road win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Bring Me The News / December 2

Wild's Jesper Wallstedt named NHL Rookie of the Month

Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was lights-out in November. On Tuesday he was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for his performances, going 6-0-0 with a league-best 1.14 goals-against average.

Danila Yurov News / Daily Faceoff / December 1

Wild’s Danila Yurov out Tuesday, day-to-day with injury

The Minnesota Wild will be down yet another forward due to an injury, as rookie Danila Yurov will miss Tuesday night’s game on the road against the Edmonton Oilers and is out on a day-to-day basis, head coach John Hynes told The Athletic’s Michael Russo.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Wild activate Vladimir Tarasenko, reassign Hunter Haight

The Minnesota Wild announced on Saturday that veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko has been activated off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the team reassigned forward Hunter Haight to their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / November 29

Wild Quickly Becoming Playoff Contender With Recent Surge

The month of November is coming to a close after the recent Thanksgiving holiday, and usually around this time fans know who the true playoff contenders are.