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Double OT dagger: Stars take Game 3 over Wild after missed chances

At 12:10 of double overtime, and at roughly 12:55 a.m., Wyatt Johnson deflected a shot into the net to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 on Thursday morning.

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Justin Jefferson hyped up Wild fans with an epic "Let's Play Hockey" chant before Game 3

Justin Jefferson hyped up the Minnesota Wild fans at Grand Casino Arean before Game 3 on Wednesday.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Wild’s Zuccarello, Trenin to miss Game 3 against Stars with injuries

A couple of notable names will not be in the lineup on Wednesday night in the Twin Cities. Not long before puck drop of Game 3 of their Central Division Semifinal against the Dallas Stars, the Minnesota Wild announced that forwards Mats Zuccarello and Yakov Trenin will not play due to injuries.

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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?

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Mats Zuccarello News / Gone Puck Wild / April 22

Is Mats Zuccarello playing tonight? Latest injury update ahead of Game 3

Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello missed Game 2 after getting hit with a cheap shot that caused an upper body injury.

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Hughes, Faber have been difference-makers for Wild

The Minnesota Wild successfully wrestled home ice advantage away from the Dallas Stars by beating them in Game 1 before the Stars bounced back to even the series on Monday night.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Wild Make Goalie Decision After Game 2 Loss to Stars

The Minnesota Wild return home with their first-round series against the Dallas Stars tied after two games. Minnesota opened the series with a 6-1 win before dropping Game 2 by a 4-2 score in Dallas.

Marcus Foligno News / Field Level Media / April 21

Wild's Marcus Foligno: Stars 'can't hang with us 5-on-5' entering G3

As far as Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno is concerned, the key to regaining control of his team's first-round playoff series is staying out of the penalty box.

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.

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.

T.J. Oshie News / Gone Puck Wild / April 20

T.J. Oshie just dropped a bold take that Wild fans have been hoping for

Matt Boldy and the Minnesota Wild have their best shot to win a Stanley Cup this year than they've ever had.

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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.

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

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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.