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Three thoughts on Wild-Stars Game 2, including Foligno's dumb penalty

The Wild still have never held a two-game lead in a playoff series in their history. Coming off a dominant Game 1 win, they squandered a chance to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round series against the Stars, falling 4-2 in Monday night's Game 2 in Dallas.

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Stars head coach had a surprising reaction to Marcus Foligno's controversial hit in Game 2

Minnesota Wild fans might be a little surprised to hear what Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan had to say about Marcus Foligno's controversial penalty on Thomas Harley in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs first-round series in Dallas.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / April 21

It sure looks like Quinn Hughes gave up on the final goal of Wild's Game 2 loss

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes had a rough end to Game 2, seemingly giving up on a game-sealing goal by the Stars.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-2 Loss to the Stars in Game 2

The Minnesota Wild took on the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of Round 1 on Monday evening, Apr. 20, in Dallas, Texas. The Wild opened the series with a big 6-1 win that surprised many, and they looked to take Game 2 as well.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Brock Faber News / Gone Puck Wild / April 21

3 losers (and 2 big winners) from Wild's 4-2 loss to Stars in Game 2

Brock Faber was among the biggest winners in a tough Game 2 loss by the Minnesota Wild in the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

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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.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 21

Wild drop intense Game 2 in Dallas; series heads to Minnesota

Big hits, incredible saves, weird bounces. Game 2 between the Wild and Stars had everything, and Dallas avoided hopping on a plane to Minnesota down two games to none by evening the best-of-seven series with a 4-2 victory Monday night in Texas.

Quinn Hughes News / Gone Puck Wild / April 20

Latest Quinn Hughes rumor raises the panic meter about his future with Wild

Wild fans may panic hearing that Quinn Hughes that before his trade to Minnesota, he turned down a contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings, which sunk that deal with the Vancouver Canucks.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Wild Recall Seven Players

The Minnesota Wild have stocked their cupboard of black aces as Game 2 of the first round approaches. Minnesota has recalled forwards Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Hunter Haight, and Ben Jones; defensemen Carson Lambos and David Spacek; and goaltenders Riley Mercer and Chase Wutzke from the AHL per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 20

Wild looking to reach a franchise first on Monday: A two-game series lead

On Monday night, the Wild have a chance to do something they've incredibly never done in their quarter-century franchise history: Take a two-game lead in a playoff series.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Wild showcase newfound confidence in blowout win

The Minnesota Wild made one of the biggest statements in the opening weekend of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, leading many to believe this team is a little different than in years past.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Game 1 Victory Over the Stars

The Minnesota Wild captured a huge Game 1 win on the road in Dallas with a dominating 6-1 performance. Every team will tell you they just want to win one game through the first two on the road, and the Wild did it in a spectacular effort.

NHL News / EasySportz / April 19

Wild Punk Stars in Game 1 Stunner

DALLAS — The Minnesota Wild didn’t ease into their playoff opener. They stormed into Texas and took control from the opening puck drop. Minnesota stunned the Dallas Stars with a dominant Game 1 performance, delivering a lopsided win that sent a clear message: this series won’t follow the script.

Matt Boldy News / Field Level Media / April 18

Matt Boldy, Wild make big statement, rout Stars in series opener

Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist for the visiting Minnesota Wild in a 6-1 win against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series on Saturday.

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The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Wild confirm starting goaltender for Game 1 vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) will open their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series on Saturday against the Dallas Stars (50-20-12). Heading into the series, the main uncertainty for the Wild was their choice in goal.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 17

The Wild Have Changed a Lot From Last Playoff Series vs. Stars

The NHL regular season has officially come to a close, and the playoffs are about to start, which means the Minnesota Wild will face the Dallas Stars in the first-round for the second time in the past four seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

The New Jersey Devils wasted no time in hiring their next general manager.

Devils Name Sunny Mehta General Manager

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Senators series preview

What’s next for Sergei Bobrovsky?

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Rieger Lorenz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Wild Closing In On Signing Rieger Lorenz

The Wild have been busy locking up draft picks and free agents out of the college ranks over the past few days. That’s expected to continue as they’re closing in on an entry-level pact with 2022 second-rounder Rieger Lorenz, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Hunter Haight News / Field Level Media / April 14

Hunter Haight's first NHL goal sparks Wild in win over Ducks

Hunter Haight scored his first NHL goal and the Minnesota Wild held on for a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Danila Yurov and Robby Fabbri also scored one goal apiece for Minnesota (46-24-12, 104 points), which wrapped up its regular season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Stars vs. Wild series preview

The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild have been sizing each other up for months.

Stars’ Roope Hintz out for first two games of Round 1

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Wild Recall Ben Jones, Nicolas Aube-Kubel

After recalling a pair of depth players yesterday, the Minnesota Wild are again adding more reinforcements for their final two games of the regular season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Wild hope to banish recent funk as they take on Blues

Central Division foes square off one final time this season when the playoff-bound Minnesota Wild visit the St. Louis Blues on Monday night. This is the third and final regular-season matchup between these teams.

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / April 9

Wild Have the Playoff Tools, Now They Must Bring Them Every Night

The Minnesota Wild will enter the playoffs with a clear identity shaped over the regular season. The bigger question now is whether that identity can translate when the pace intensifies, and mistakes start to carry more weight.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Wild sign 2023 first-round pick to 3-year contract

The Minnesota Wild are preparing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota’s successful trade for Quinn Hughes has them in position to potentially make a run out of the Western Conference.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 6

Patrick Kane becomes scapegoat in loss to Wild

Patrick Kane goes from hero to scapegoat in loss to Wild

Detroit Red Wings right winger Patrick Kane was almost the hero in Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Wild.

Kirill Kaprizov's hat trick lifts Wild, accelerates Red Wings' slide

Buffalo Sabres clinch playoff spot, end longest postseason drought in NHL history

Which NHL mascot needs a total rebrand?

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Quinn Hughes News / Professor Press Box / April 3

3 Reasons Quinn Hughes Is Happier in Minnesota Than He Was in Vancouver

Quinn Hughes spoke plainly about his time in Vancouver and his new life with Minnesota, with that soft-spoken, wry clarity of someone who’s thought things through on and off the ice.