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Wild’s Marcus Foligno drops truth bomb on playing first game with brother Nick

Wild’s Marcus Foligno drops truth bomb on playing first game with brother Nick

The Minnesota Wild still have hopes of rising in the Central Division of the Western Conference with 10 games remaining. The third-place Wild are 12 points behind the first-place Colorado Avalanche, so rising to the top of the division no longer appears to be realistic, but they could have a chance to catch the second-place Dallas Stars.

John Hynes News / Gone Puck Wild / March 26

John Hynes contract extension with Wild feels inevitable

NHL insider Pierre LeBrun suggests that it's likely the Minnesota Wild give head coach John Hynes a contract extension after this season.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Wild To Activate Marcus Foligno From Injured Reserve

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

NHL News / Bring Me The News / March 25
Goalie gaffe, intense fights highlight Wild loss to Lightning

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.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

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
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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 24
Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

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.

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The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker
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

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 24
Wild’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23
Playoff-bound Wild, Lightning out to improve positioning

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.

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

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

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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 22
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Overtime Win Over the Stars

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 21
Vladimir Tarasenko lifts Wild past Stars in Central Division showdown

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20
Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot

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
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 20
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Loss to the Blackhawks

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

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

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

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

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

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
Could Guerin Top the Quinn Hughes Trade? Offseason Talk Heats Up

Could Guerin Top the Quinn Hughes Trade? Offseason Talk Heats Up

According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, expect the Minnesota Wild to take another massive swing this summer, one that rivals the addition of Quinn Hughes this season.

Brett Bulmer News / Inside The Rink / March 14

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Brett Bulmer

The Atlanta Gladiators have added veteran winger Brett Bulmer to their lineup as the club sharpens its roster ahead of the final weeks of the 2025–26 regular season.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / March 13
Is Quinn Hughes becoming the favorite for the Norris Trophy this season?

Is Quinn Hughes becoming the favorite for the Norris Trophy this season?

Once again, Quinn Hughes is looking like one of the best defensemen in the NHL. 

Wild’s Quinn Hughes becomes first defenseman with 60 assists in 60 games since 1993

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