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Kirill Kaprizov's early goal sets tone as Wild handle Kraken

Kirill Kaprizov scored his NHL-leading 12th goal of the season and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild defeated the host Seattle Kraken 5-1 Saturday night.

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Wild Recall Mason Shaw

The Minnesota Wild have added familiar depth at forward after losing defenseman Daemon Hunt on waivers. According to a team announcement, the Wild recalled forward Mason Shaw from the AHL’s Iowa Wild.

Quinn Hughes News / Bring Me The Sports / October 24

Wild contract extension saga with Quinn Hughes could be nearing an end

The Quinn Hughes-Minnesota Wild contract extension saga could be nearing an end. Minnesota’s star defenseman had media availability before Saturday’s game

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / October 24

Wild fans can now watch games on DirecTV after new NHL agreement

After a long negotiating period, DirecTV announced a new multiyear distribution agreement with the NHL on Saturday to distribute numerous streaming services, including Minnesota’s new Wild+.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Minnesota placed the 24-year-old on waivers on Friday in order to open up room on the roster with the return of blue-liners Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta.

Predators try to regroup against Penguins after blowout loss

David Pastrnak scores 2 goals, Bruins thrash Predators

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / October 24

Wild's pursuit for Dylan Larkin just became more urgent with Quinn Hughes at stake

When Quinn Hughes was asked about signing a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild before the season, he told reporters he was in “no rush” to get a deal done.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Kraken aim to stay hot against road-weary Wild

The Seattle Kraken will try to extend their winning streak to three games Saturday when they host the Minnesota Wild, who have lost the first two games of a five-game road trip.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Connor Hellebuyck trade could open Devils' Stanley Cup window

The New Jersey Devils' trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday afternoon is a potential game-changer for the organization's long-term outlook.

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Daemon Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Wild Place Daemon Hunt On Waivers

As the Minnesota Wild continue to reintroduce injured players to the lineup, other players will suffer the consequences. Today, that player is defenseman Daemon Hunt, whom the Wild announced they have placed on waivers.

NHL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 23

NHL insider buying into Dylan Larkin-Quinn Hughes theory

One major trade saga has come to an end; is the one potentially involving the Wild next? United States gold medal-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 23

Bill Guerin has a roster problem he can’t afford to ignore

The Minnesota Wild had a lot of talk this offseason, but aside from Quinn Hughes’s contract and their pursuit of Dylan Larkin, a lot of conversation was based on the top six forward group.

NHL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 23

Wild can't overcome red-hot goaltender in frustrating loss to Flames

The Wild ran into a red-hot goaltender on Thursday night in Calgary, which resulted in a frustrating 2-1 loss. Minnesota added captain Jared Spurgeon back to the lineup on Thursday, but rising forward Maxim Shabanov was a late scratch with an upper-body injury.

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Jared Spurgeon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Minnesota Wild Activate Jared Spurgeon

The Minnesota Wild announced today that captain Jared Spurgeon has been activated off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the Wild have reassigned defenseman Carson Lambos to their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

Jared Spurgeon News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Wild’s Jared Spurgeon returns after four-game absence

Positive news for the Minnesota Wild as they continue their road trip through Western Canada. The team activated captain Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve, making him available to be in the lineup on Thursday night, when the Wild visit the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

Wild's top line likely to test Flames at both ends

The Minnesota Wild's top line is known for its offense. Yet the trio of Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek takes at least as much pride in its defense.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Kaprizov, Hughes leading the charge for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild picked up another point on Tuesday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers, and, unsurprisingly, the dynamic duo of Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes led the way.

NHL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Hot mic picks up derogatory slur during Wild-Oilers broadcast

A derogatory slur was heard during the Wild+ broadcast of Tuesday night’s game between the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers. It happened with 11:34 left in the second period.

Danila Yurov News / Gone Puck Wild / October 20

Danila Yurov could become the Wild's cost of doing business

The Minnesota Wild have gotten off to a solid start to the season, posting a 6-2-1 record and entering Tuesday in second place of the Central Division.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Wild coach John Hynes reveals how much longer Filip Gustavsson will be out

The Minnesota Wild are off to a terrific start in 2026-27, going 6-2-1 and sitting in second place in the Central Division. Jesper Wallstedt has been a catalyst, starting eight of nine games and posting a sparkling 1.99 goals-against average and .922 save percentage.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 19