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Stars host Wild in first-round playoff preview

Stars host Wild in first-round playoff preview

Before the Wild and the Stars battle in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Central Division rivals meet Thursday in Dallas for what Minnesota forward Marcus Foligno described as "a good little appetizer" for the postseason.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 8
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Win Over the Kraken

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Win Over the Kraken

The Minnesota Wild returned home from a quick road trip to host the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday evening, Apr. 7. They came into the game on a three-game

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / April 8

Wild have already sent the Stars a crystal clear message ahead of playoff showdown

With just four games left, the Minnesota Wild have the Dallas Stars and home-ice advantage in their sights.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 7
Wild beat Kraken, setting up big showdown against Stars on Thursday

Wild beat Kraken, setting up big showdown against Stars on Thursday

The Wild and Stars both won on Tuesday night, setting up an exciting showdown between the two teams on Thursday in Dallas. Not only will the game serve

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7
Wild cruise to win, knock Kraken to brink of elimination

Wild cruise to win, knock Kraken to brink of elimination

Joel Eriksson Ek scored and had two assists while Matt Boldy and Marcus Johansson each had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota Wild won their fourth straight game, downing the visiting Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Tuesday.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Charlie Stramel News / Gone Puck Wild / April 7

Charlie Stramel injury timeline is actually perfect timing for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild will have to wait for top prospect Charlie Stramel next season, as an injury in the NCAA Tournament altered their plans.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Wild sign 2023 first-round pick to 3-year contract

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.

Charlie Stramel News / Daily Faceoff / April 6
Wild sign Charlie Stramel to three-year, entry-level contract

Wild sign Charlie Stramel to three-year, entry-level contract

The Minnesota Wild have announced that they’ve signed prospect center Charlie Stramel to a three-year, entry-level contract. Stramel’s contract will begin in the 2026-27 season.

Charlie Stramel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6
Minnesota Wild Sign Charlie Stramel

Minnesota Wild Sign Charlie Stramel

According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the Minnesota Wild have signed collegiate prospect Charlie Stramel to his entry-level contract. The Wild later confirmed the news.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6
Wild Working To Sign Viking Gustafsson Nyberg

Wild Working To Sign Viking Gustafsson Nyberg

The Wild are on the verge of signing UConn defenseman Viking Gustafsson Nyberg to an entry-level contract that begins this season, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Monday.

Patrick Kane News / Gone Puck Wild / April 6

Patrick Kane bailed out the Wild with one of the dumbest penalties you’ll ever see

The Minnesota Wild got bailed out in a big way by Patrick Kane in Sunday’s win over the Red Wings.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5
Key Wild defenseman’s lower-body injury considered not serious after missing Red Wings game

Key Wild defenseman’s lower-body injury considered not serious after missing Red Wings game

The Minnesota Wild will have a tough assignment when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. While they have had an excellent regular season, they are in third place in the Central Division of the Western Conference and will almost certainly match up with the Dallas Stars in the opening round of the playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 5
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-4 Win Over the Red Wings

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-4 Win Over the Red Wings

The Minnesota Wild finished their quick two-game road back-to-back on Easter Sunday, Apr. 5, against the Detroit Red Wings. Both teams they faced on this road trip were battling each other in the Eastern Conference for the final wild-card spot.

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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. 

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NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 5
Kaprizov hat trick has Wild within reach of Dallas in playoff race

Kaprizov hat trick has Wild within reach of Dallas in playoff race

They nearly blew it, but Kirill Kaprizov's power-play goal to complete a hat trick proved to be the difference in the Minnesota Wild's 5-4 road victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / April 5
Kirill Kaprizov's hat trick lifts Wild, accelerates Red Wings' slide

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

Kirill Kaprizov notched a hat trick, including the go-ahead goal with 1:51 remaining, as the visiting Minnesota Wild defeated the fading Detroit Red Wings, 5-4, on Sunday.

Ryan Hartman News / Field Level Media / April 4
Ryan Hartman (2 goals) stays hot as Wild down Senators

Ryan Hartman (2 goals) stays hot as Wild down Senators

Ryan Hartman scored twice for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 win against the visiting Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn. Jonas Brodin and Jake Middleton also scored, Mats Zuccarello had two assists and Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves for the Wild (43-21-12, 98 points), who have won two straight for the first time in a month.

Quinn Hughes News / Professor Press Box / April 3
3 Reasons Quinn Hughes Is Happier in Minnesota Than He Was in Vancouver

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.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
What makes the Minnesota Wild dangerous?

What makes the Minnesota Wild dangerous?

The Minnesota Wild became the third team from the Western Conference to earn a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with some wondering if this team has what it takes to finally make a run, despite having plateaued recently.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3
Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth

Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth

The Minnesota Wild secured their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Minnesota’s win puts them at 42-22-11 and sends them to the playoffs for the 12th time since 2013, more than any other team in the NHL.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 2
Minnesota Wild clinch berth in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Minnesota Wild clinch berth in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild have become the fourth team to clinch a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks, as winger Matt Boldy cemented his breakout season with his 39th and 40th goals of the season, the Wild got over the finish line after multiple possible clinching scenarios did not unfold on prior nights.

Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / April 2
Wild's Quinn Hughes Facing Former Team for First Time Since Trade

Wild's Quinn Hughes Facing Former Team for First Time Since Trade

Everyone knew that Quinn Hughes wouldn't be staying in Vancouver for long given that the Canucks were languishing at the bottom of the Pacific Division.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / April 2
Minnesota Wild’s 3 Keys to a Successful Postseason

Minnesota Wild’s 3 Keys to a Successful Postseason

The Minnesota Wild had a rough month of March as they struggled to get on the winning track multiple times and lost to several teams lower in the standings than them.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Wild To Activate Marcus Foligno From Injured Reserve

Wild To Activate Marcus Foligno From Injured Reserve

Wild left-winger Marcus Foligno will play in tonight’s game against the Panthers, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports. He will need to be activated off injured

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20
Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot with win over Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team from the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, and now they are officially the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

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