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Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympians Return, Goaltending Issues & NHL Resumes

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympians Return, Goaltending Issues & NHL Resumes

The 2026 Winter Olympics have officially come to a close, and three Minnesota Wild players are coming home with gold medals as Team USA took down Canada 2-1 in overtime on Sunday, Feb.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 23

Quinn Hughes was absolutely hammered during his interview with Mike Tirico, and it was glorious

Quinn Hughes was a star at the Milan Olympics, but his most iconic moment came after the gold medal had already been won.

Matt Boldy News / NBC Sports / February 22
Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 22
Minnesota Wild Influence Fuels Team USA’s Olympic Gold Run

Minnesota Wild Influence Fuels Team USA’s Olympic Gold Run

Team USA’s path to the gold medal game was exhilarating, and Minnesota Wild fans can rest proud tonight knowing that their stars were instrumental in bringing the U.S.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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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

NHL News / Athlon Sports / February 22
Tom Brady Sends Jack Hughes Message After USA’s Win Over Canada

Tom Brady Sends Jack Hughes Message After USA’s Win Over Canada

Jack Hughes gave a standout performance for Team USA on Sunday, scoring the overtime winner in a 2-1 victory over Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics final.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / February 22
Hughes brothers came up clutch for United States

Hughes brothers came up clutch for United States

Redemption. There may be no more fitting word to describe the United States‘ 2-1 overtime victory over Canada on Sunday in the gold medal game of the men’s hockey tournament at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 22
Hughes bros help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

Brotherly love: Jack and Quinn Hughes help deliver Team USA's first Olympic gold medal since 1980

The siblings played a key role in bringing the team together and helping it reach its goal. 

Team USA honors the late Johnny Gaudreau after winning gold medal
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Canada star thinks they were ‘better team’ despite loss
Sidney Crosby breaks silence on missing Olympic final vs. Team USA
Connor Hellebuyck may have punched his Hall of Fame ticket
Olympic hockey takeaways: NHL players take tourney to different level
Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / February 22
Wild's Quinn Hughes Sets USA Olympic Record in Gold Medal Game

Wild's Quinn Hughes Sets USA Olympic Record in Gold Medal Game

Quinn Hughes made American hockey history as he assisted on Matt Boldy's opening goal in the Olympic gold medal game against Canada. The Minnesota Wild defenseman collected his seventh helper at Milano Cortina 2026 to establish a new record for the most assists by an American in a single Olympic tournament with NHL players.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / February 22
Quinn Hughes breaks U.S. men’s Olympics point-streak record among NHLers

Quinn Hughes breaks U.S. men’s Olympics point-streak record among NHLers

During the gold medal game at the 2026 Olympic Games, Team USA defenseman Quinn Hughes made history when he broke the record for the longest point streak by an American in the tournament during the NHL participation era.

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Matt Boldy News / Bring Me The News / February 22

Magical Matt Boldy goal gives USA lead over Canada in Olympic final

The Minnesota Wild's Matt Boldy scored a stunning first period goal to give the USA the lead over Canada in the gold medal game at the Winter Olympics.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 21
Minnesota Wild Olympians Making an Impact Playing for Gold on Team USA

Minnesota Wild Olympians Making an Impact Playing for Gold on Team USA

With the 2026 Winter Olympics coming to a close, the Minnesota Wild have three players left in contention for the gold medal on Team USA. Of course, they’re the three that have garnered the most attention as well.

David Spacek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21
Wild Recall David Spacek

Wild Recall David Spacek

Fresh off playing for Czechia at the Olympics, defenseman David Spacek is getting his next NHL opportunity.  The Wild announced that they’ve recalled the blueliner from AHL Iowa.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / February 21
Here are the 10 finalists for the 2026 Minnesota Mr. Hockey award

Here are the 10 finalists for the 2026 Minnesota Mr. Hockey award

The 10 finalists for the 2026 Mr. Hockey Award were announced by the Minnesota All Sports Alliance on Friday. The three finalists for the 2026 Frank Brimsek Award, which recognizes the state's top goaltender, were also announced.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 21
Four reasons why Team USA can beat Canada in gold-medal game

Four reasons why Team USA can beat Canada in gold-medal game

This is the best men's hockey team the United States has ever sent. If not now, when?

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Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / February 19
Quinn Hughes' game-winner should have Sweden 'seeing ghosts'

Team USA star Quinn Hughes' clutch OT game-winner should have Sweden 'seeing ghosts'

The Americans may need Hughes to keep lifting them in their semifinal matchup against Slovakia on Friday.

Team Canada discusses rallying after Sidney Crosby's injury in quarterfinal
Keith Tkachuk had funny 'warning' for his sons ahead of Olympics
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American skier defends judges after controversial Olympic final
Hilary Knight proposes to her girlfriend Brittany Bowe at Olympics
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Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 18
How Were Minnesota Wild’s Olympic Performances in Round Robin?

How Were Minnesota Wild’s Olympic Performances in Round Robin?

The round-robin stage at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics gave us our first real look at how the Minnesota Wild’s players are performing on the international stage.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18
Wild Recall Boris Katchouk, Ben Gleason, Matt Kiersted

Wild Recall Boris Katchouk, Ben Gleason, Matt Kiersted

The Wild announced they’ve recalled forward Boris Katchouk and defensemen Ben Gleason and Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. All will likely be on their way back to Iowa once Minnesota’s Olympians return stateside.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 17
Wild Olympians in the Qualifiers & the Quarterfinals

Wild Olympians in the Qualifiers & the Quarterfinals

The 2026 Winter Olympics have moved along quickly, and while women’s hockey will play for the gold medal on Thursday, Feb. 19, with Canada and USA, the men’s will start their qualifiers on Tuesday, Feb.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Samuel Hlavaj Stuns Finland, Sparks Jesper Wallstedt Trade Talk

Slovak goalie Samuel Hlavaj delivered a memorable performance in Slovakia’s Olympic upset victory over Finland on Wednesday. In the men’s tournament opener, Hlavaj set a national record with 38 saves in a 4-1 upset win.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Lead / February 7
Trading Jesper Wallstedt Would Signal Wild Want to Reshape Future

Trading Jesper Wallstedt Would Signal Wild Want to Reshape Future

The winds swirling through the Twin Cities feel unsettled this winter, and at the center of the turbulence is Jesper Wallstedt. Recent reporting in January has confirmed Wallstedt as available in trade discussions, marking a significant shift in how the Minnesota Wild are positioning their roster strategy, especially long-term.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5
Wild Reassign David Jiricek, Cal Petersen, Tyler Pitlick

Wild Reassign David Jiricek, Cal Petersen, Tyler Pitlick

The Wild have reassigned defenseman David Jiříček, goaltender Calvin Petersen, and winger Tyler Pitlick to AHL Iowa, per a team announcement. Minnesota won its final game before the Olympic break yesterday, a 6-5 overtime thriller over the Predators, so those three will now be able to continue playing over the next few weeks in the minors.

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