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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.

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Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy made insane NHL history in Wild clinching win over Canucks

The Minnesota Wild clinched a playoff berth in Thursday's win over the Vancouver Canucks. During the game, Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy made rare NHL history.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

Canucks’ Loss to the Wild Sums up Their 2025-26 Season

Last night’s scoreboard read 5–2 for the Minnesota Wild, but the game was more than numbers: it was a snapshot of where the Vancouver Canucks are as a team, how the young players are developing, and the lessons they’re learning as they faced a playoff-ready opponent.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Hughes on the Difference Between the Canucks & the Wild

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Quinn Hughes spoke plainly about his time in both Minnesota and Vancouver. He offered a calm, slightly amused candour, like an academic who’s spent too long debating the obvious.

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Matt Boldy News / Gone Puck Wild / April 3

Wild finally clinch a playoff berth, but there’s still hard work to be done

Matt Boldy and the Minnesota Wild clinched a playoff berth but their work is hardly over with seven games left in the season.

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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

Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / April 3

Quinn Hughes Speaks on Canucks Following Win Over Former Team

Defenseman Quinn Hughes of the Minnesota Wild posted one point and four shots on goal against his former team, the Vancouver Canucks. Hughes was formerly the captain of Vancouver, but was traded away to the Wild on the night of Dec.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

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

The Minnesota Wild returned home to host the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday evening, Apr. 2, after being on the road for the past three games. The road trip ended with a win and two losses, so the Wild looked to redeem themselves on home ice.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3

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.

Matt Boldy News / Field Level Media / April 2

Matt Boldy, Wild rally past Canucks, clinch playoff berth

Matt Boldy and Ryan Hartman each scored a pair of goals and the Minnesota Wild finished strong for a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks to clinch a playoff berth Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / April 2

Wild clinch playoff spot, two stars hit 40-goal mark in win over Canucks

It was an eventful evening for the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. With their 5-2 victory over the lowly Vancouver Canucks, the Wild (42-21-12) officially clinched a playoff spot.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

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

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

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.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Need to be Themselves & Need Stars to Step Up

The Minnesota Wild once again had an up-and-down week, where they won a game and lost two, and were grieving the loss of a special member of their community, NHL.com Wild writer Jessi Pierce, and her children, who were lost in a house fire this past week.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / March 30

Can the Wild chase down the Stars for home-ice advantage?

With eight games left in the regular season, the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are all but assured of facing each other in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Charlie Stramel News / Bring Me The News / March 29

Top Wild prospect Charlie Stramel suffers broken ankle in NCAA Tournament

Michigan State center Charlie Stramel, the consensus top prospect in the Minnesota Wild organization, broke his ankle in the first period of the Spartans' season-ending loss to Wisconsin on Saturday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

NHL Predictions: Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins, March 28

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

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 / Field Level Media / March 24

Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Erik Cernak scored a quirky, tiebreaking goal with less than three minutes left, and the Lightning opened a season-long seven-game homestand with five unanswered tallies in a 6-3 win to split the season series with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

Maple Leafs collect rare win as Matthew Knies strikes twice vs. Bruins

Predators erupt for five first-period goals, top Sharks for fifth straight win

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Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game

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Minnesota Wild News / Total Apex Sports / March 22

Tragic Fire Claims The Life of NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce & Her 3 Children

A devastating house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, has claimed the lives of longtime NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, her three young children, and the family dog.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / March 22

NHL mourns death of Minnesota reporter, 3 children in house fire

Jessi Pierce, who covered the Minnesota Wild as a correspondent for NHL.com, and her three children were killed in a house fire, the league announced Sunday.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / March 22

NHL Mourns Longtime Reporter Jessi Pierce’s Passing

A longtime dedicated and respected Minnesota Wild correspondent for NHL.com — Jessi Pierce — and her three children died in Minnesota on March 22. The NHL made the announcement surrounding the passings on March 22.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20

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.

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

Canucks sign Victor Mancini to two-year extension

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Wild Insider on the Real Reason Matthews Isn’t Destined for Minnesota

As much as some fans have wanted to accuse Bill Guerin of walking an iffy line with tampering on Auston Matthews, none of that probably matters. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, even if Guerin wanted in on the Matthews trade sweepstakes, the Wild don’t have the assets to pull off the deal.