Minnesota Wild: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Goalie gaffe, intense fights highlight Wild loss to Lightning

The Minnesota Wild had the Tampa Bay Lightning dead to rights on Tuesday night, but they wound up blowing a 3-1 lead and getting blown out of the arena in Tampa by a score of 6-3.

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

Martin Necas scores twice as Avalanche crush Penguins

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

The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 24

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

The Minnesota Wild are looking to make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the sixth time in seven seasons. The Wild have been one of the best teams in the NHL this year.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

Playoff-bound Wild, Lightning out to improve positioning

The Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning, two powerhouses preparing for the playoffs in their respective conferences, will complete their two-game season series in Tuesday night's matchup in the Sunshine State.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

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.

Minnesota Wild News / 5 GOATs / March 22

NHL.com reporter, three children killed in house fire in Minnesota

Tragedy struck the NHL community on Saturday. Long-time NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed in a house fire, the league announced on Sunday.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 22

Hockey world mourns Jessi Pierce, 3 children after fatal Minnesota house fire

Twenty-four hours after the tragic deaths of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery, the hockey and sports media communities are grieving and sharing stories of how Pierce impacted her friends and family.

Minnesota Wild News / Total Pro Sports / March 22

NHL Reporter and Her 3 Children Killed in Horrific House Fire – Sports World Left Devastated

The NHL community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Minnesota Wild writer Jessi Pierce. Pierce, an NHL.com correspondent for the team with 10 years on the job, died along with her three children in a house fire this weekend.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 22

Sports media personality Jessi Pierce, her 3 children die in White Bear Lake fire

Jessie Pierce, a Twin Cities sports media personality known for her coverage of the NHL including the Minnesota Wild and Frost, was killed in a tragic Saturday fire along with her three children.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Overtime Win Over the Stars

The Minnesota Wild hosted their division rival and likely first-round playoff opponent, the Dallas Stars, on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon, Mar.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Field Level Media / March 21

Vladimir Tarasenko lifts Wild past Stars in Central Division showdown

Vladimir Tarasenko scored the winning goal 3:06 into overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

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

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Loss to the Blackhawks

The Minnesota Wild faced the Chicago Blackhawks back at home on Thursday night, Mar. 19, on the second half of their home-and-home series. The Wild won the first game on Tuesday, Mar.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Out Day-To-Day

The Minnesota Wild won’t have their superstar winger on Thursday night. Kirill Kaprizov is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury sustained in the team’s last game against the Chicago Blackhawks per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

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.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 18

Zuccarello Wins It For Minnesota 4-3 In OT Against Blackhawks

The Blackhawks returned to home ice on Tuesday to host the Wild in hopes of making a comeback after the Vegas Golden Knights shut them out on Saturday, but they ultimately fell 4-3 in overtime to Minnesota in a hard-fought game on both ends of the ice.

Joel Eriksson Ek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek Out Day-To-Day

The Minnesota Wild will once again need to shore up their center depth due to injury. This time it is Joel Eriksson Ek headed to the mend with a day-to-day, lower-body injury per NHL.com’s Joe Smith.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Report: European teams tell NHL they won't play in 2028 World Cup if Russia is involved

Several European countries have informed the NHL if Russia is allowed to play in the 2028 World Cup, they would not participate.

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / March 16

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