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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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Red Wings' 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

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NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 5

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 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.

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Ryan Hartman News / Field Level Media / April 4

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.

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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

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / April 4

Here's how the Wild can catch the Stars and steal away the No. 2 seed

The Minnesota Wild can still catch the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Playoff race and steal away to No. 2 seed.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

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 / Gone Puck Wild / April 3

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.

NHL 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 28

Wild’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild has raised the team’s profile dramatically this season as general manager Bill Guerin brought Quinn Hughes in during an early-season trade with the Vancouver Canucks.

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

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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Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / March 20

How Did 'Wild' Become the Face of Minnesota Hockey?

Known as the State of Hockey, Minnesota lives and breathes the sport at every level. From frozen backyard rinks to the bright lights of the National Hockey League, hockey is deeply embedded in Minnesota’s culture and communities.