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Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Problems, Top Line Shines & Solid Defense

After spending a bit of time on the road, the Wild were able to get in some games on their home ice this past week. They had a good start to the week as they took down the Vegas Golden Knights in dominating fashion, 4-2, on Monday night, Oct.

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Kaprizov leading NHL goal race after dominant week for Wild

Kirill Kaprizov’s goal a little over three minutes into the second period on Sunday proved enough for the Wild to secure their sixth win of the season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Win Over the Blue Jackets

The Minnesota Wild played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on their Hockey Fights Cancer night, Sunday evening, Oct. 18; it was also their final home game before another road trip.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / October 18

Kirill Kaprizov nets 10th goal in 9 games, pacing Wild past Blue Jackets

Kirill Kaprizov joined some elite company on Sunday with his goal that helped the Minnesota Wild edge the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in St. Paul, Minn. Kaprizov continued to live up to his eight-year, $136 million contract by scoring a power-play goal in the second period that broke a 1-1 tie.

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Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Kirill Kaprizov breaks Wild record as hot start continues

The Minnesota Wild are looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. Minnesota won a playoff series last season following their blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes last December.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Wild Make Multiple Roster Moves

The Minnesota Wild recalled some depth ahead of tonight’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Minnesota announced they’ve recalled forward Hunter Haight and defenseman Carson Lambos from the AHL’s Iowa Wild.

Jared Spurgeon News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

Wild place Jared Spurgeon on injured reserve

A some roster management in the State of Hockey, as one of the key players on the Minnesota Wild roster remains out of action. On Sunday, Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced that the team has placed captain Jared Spurgeon on injured reserve.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / October 17

NHL Rumors: What Will the Minnesota Wild Pay Jesper Wallstedt?

While attention is on Quinn Hughes and his looming decision on his next contract, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt is quietly pursuing his next contract. Wallstedt is in the final year of his deal and carries a $2.2 million cap hit.

Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The Sports / October 17

Wild on high alert as Dylan Larkin trade speculation heats up

Buckle up, Wild fans. It sounds like Dylan Larkin could be traded within the next two weeks. Will it be to Minnesota? “I think there’s going to be a trade within 7 to 10 days in Detroit,” John Buccigross said Friday on the Frankly Hockey podcast.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / October 16

Jesper Wallstedt calls out Blues goalie for 'dirty play' on Kirill Kaprizov

Joel Hofer’s cheap shot that knocked Kirill Kaprizov out of Thursday night’s game between the Wild and Blues had Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt considering a goalie fight.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Wild might come to regret massive Quinn Hughes trade decision

Minnesota gave up a king’s ransom for Quinn Hughes, and according to The Athletic’s Harman Dayal, the Wild may soon have to decide whether that gamble is paying off.

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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 / October 15

Wild ride Matt Boldy’s hat trick to win over Blues

Matt Boldy scored his fifth career hat trick and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild held off the St. Louis Blues 5-4 Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Brock Faber News / Bring Me The Sports / October 15

Wild get emotional boost from Brock Faber in win over Blues

Injured Wild defenseman Brock Faber was back at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday night, and the team fed off his energy. Led by a hat trick from Matt Boldy, Minnesota cruised to a 5-4 win over the St.

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Wild Recall Carson Lambos; Reassign Justin Kirkland

The Minnesota Wild are dealing with more injuries to their defensive corps. Needing reinforcements, the Wild announced they recalled defenseman Carson Lambos from the AHL’s Iowa Wild.

Brock Faber News / Bring Me The Sports / October 15

Wild coach provides Brock Faber update as injury list swells to 7 players

Seven games into the season, and down seven key players to injuries. It’s been a painful start to the season for the Minnesota Wild, and head coach John Hynes provided updates on a number of the injured players before Thursday night’s home game against the St.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Unexpected Quinn Hughes Scenario Emerges Amid Wild Contract Stalemate

The Minnesota Wild’s uncertainty over Quinn Hughes has fueled speculation that the defenseman could eventually leave to join his brothers playing for the New Jersey Devils NHL reporter Frank Seravalli, however, has raised a very different possibility not widely discussed up to this point.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Jets

The Minnesota Wild were right back on the road for the second half of their recent home/road back-to-back when they faced the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday evening, Oct.

Calvin Pickard News / Field Level Media / October 13

Calvin Pickard stoked for Wild debut against his hometown club, Jets

Calvin Pickard is excited for Tuesday night for multiple reasons. The veteran goaltender is scheduled to make his season debut. He also will make his team debut after joining the Minnesota Wild during the offseason.

Nico Sturm News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Wild’s Nico Sturm leaves game with lower-body injury

The Minnesota Wild announced on social media that forward Nico Sturm left Monday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights with a lower-body injury and would not return.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Wild Recall Tyler Pitlick, Place Marcus Foligno On IR

The Minnesota Wild have a pair of brothers on their injured reserve headed into Monday’s matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Forward Marcus Foligno was moved to IR with a mid-body injury, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8

Vladimir Tarasenko’s Free Agency Just Got Messy; Missed Boat on Good Offer

Vladimir Tarasenko is still looking for a team, and reportedly for an agent, too. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, it’s now surfacing that Tarasenko fired another agent and might have missed the boat on an offer from a team that may no longer be interested.

Nick Foligno News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Wild’s Nick Foligno leaves game with upper-body injury

An early end to one of the grittier veterans in the game. On Tuesday night, Minnesota Wild forward Nick Foligno exited a game against the Buffalo Sabres early after suffering an upper-body injury.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Minnesota Wild’s 3 Keys to a Successful Road Trip

The Minnesota Wild are on the road more than at home for the first two months of the season before they spend nearly the whole month of December on home ice.

Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / September 29

Wild's Guerin, Hughes talk Faber after D-man suffers scary injury

Wild's Bill Guerin, Quinn Hughes talk Brock Faber after D-man suffers scary injury

After Faber skated to the bench, you wouldn't guess he suffered a scary injury, but he did.

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