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Sweden’s Filip Gustavsson expected to start against Finland

It looks like Sweden is going to stick with their guy afterall. Despite early reports that goaltender Jacob Markstrom might be getting the start for Sweden in a key Group B matchup with Finland, Markstrom let it slip that Filip Gustavsson will be back in net on Friday against their Scandinavian rival.

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Quinn Hughes adds another dynamic to USA’s backend

The United States came oh-so close to winning their first best-on-best hockey tournament last year at the 4 Nations Face-Off. If not for some phenomenal saves from Canada‘s Jordan Binnington in the overtime period, the game may not have made it to the point where Connor McDavid could have wired a wrist shot past Connor Hellebuyck for the win.

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How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 11

Minnesota Wild Stars Will Shape USA, Sweden’s Olympic Hockey Hopes

The Milano Santa Giulia Arena is alive with the scrape of blades and the echo of pucks off glass as men’s hockey begins at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Team USA does not play today, so Wild players in red, white, and blue will wait one more night for their first shift.

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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

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Who is Samuel Hlavaj, Slovakia’s game-stealing Olympic goalie?

Des Moines, Iowa isn’t exactly a hockey hotbed. But every night, over 6,000 fans pack the Casey’s Center to check in on the future of the Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Wild’s Filip Gustavsson expected to start Sweden’s Olympic men’s hockey opener

One of the top netminders in the NHL is expected to lead his team onto the ice in Milan. News coming out of Sweden’s men’s morning skate on Wednesday was that goaltender Filip Gustavsson was the first goaltender off the ice.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Proposed blockbuster trade between Blues and Wild sparks fierce debate

It’s unclear how much validity there is to the pitch, but the Minnesota Wild may be exploring one of the boldest trade ideas to surface this season — and judging by the reaction online, it’s anything but unanimous, and for some, it’s hitting every nerve imaginable.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 9

Devils continue to be super weird about the Wild beating them to a Quinn Hughes trade

The Devils just made it super weird over being mad the Minnesota Wild beat them to a Quinn Hughes trade.

Bill Guerin News / Gone Puck Wild / February 9

Wild can (and should) take a potentially unpopular trade strategy into the deadline

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin is rumored to be thinking about another big trade, but that might not be the best move up his sleeve.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Representation, Rest Needed & Continued Trade Talk

With the 2026 Winter Olympics underway, the NHL is officially on a break until Wednesday night, Feb. 25, when games will get back underway. The Wild’s final game before the break was an overtime win over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday, Feb.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 8

A Minnesota Wild Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway, and for the first time in 12 years, NHL players are able to participate. Minnesota has sent quite a few Olympians over the years, including 12 members of Team USA from 1980, the last team from the United States to win gold in men’s hockey.

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Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / February 7

Surprise Canadian Team Labeled the Best Fit for Jesper Wallstedt

Good goaltending is one of the hardest things to find in the NHL, so when one of the league’s most promising young netminders — like Jesper Wallstedt — hits the rumor mill, almost every team has to consider whether they should make a move.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Lead / February 7

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.

Matt Boldy News / Bring Me The News / February 7

Matt Boldy named NHL's First Star after six-point week

For the second time in three weeks a Wild player is the NHL's First Star of the Week, with winger Matt Boldy taking home the accolade after registering six points in Minnesota's last two wins.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6

Trade Deadline Primer: Minnesota Wild

With the Olympic break approaching, the trade deadline is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Quinn Hughes Injury Update Emerges Before Team USA's 2026 Olympics

An injury update has emerged around Quinn Hughes as attention turns toward Team USA’s plans for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. According to league sources cited by The Athletic, Hughes is dealing with a lower-body injury after carrying one of the heaviest workloads in the NHL this season.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Inside The Rink / February 6

Could Marc-Andre Fleury Return This Season?

The NHL season has hit the Olympic break, and rumors are coming up all over the place. One rumor that has popped up is the potential for a former Vezina Trophy-winning goalie to return, as Marc-Andre Fleury has been rumored to potentially make a return this season.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / February 6

NHL Rumours: The Minnesota Wild Goaltending Move Could Come as Surprise

Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours, and we check in on the Minnesota Wild. The Wild have shown that they are a team that is willing to play ball this year.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

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.