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Wild end skid with 5-4 overtime victory over Sabres

Mats Zuccarello scored a power-play goal in overtime for the Minnesota Wild, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the host Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

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Wild Have to Survive Without Boldy & Eriksson Ek in the Lineup

The Minnesota Wild have faced quite a bit of adversity this season and found a way to overcome, and they’ll have to do so again as they’ve been hit hard in the injury department.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Wild Place Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy On IR

The Minnesota Wild are again dealing with multiple injuries. The Wild announced that they’ve placed forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy on the injured reserve.

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Report: Wild place forwards Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek on injured reserve

The Minnesota Wild’s forward depth is about to be tested in the worst way. On Friday afternoon, they placed center Joel Eriksson Ek and right winger Matt Boldy on injured reserve, reports The Athletic’s Michael Russo.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Loss to the Jets

The Minnesota Wild finished their three-game homestand on Thursday night, Jan. 15, when they hosted the Winnipeg Jets. They were dealt another blow to their lineup as Jonas Brodin was placed on injured reserve and listed as week-to-week, prior to their game against the Jets, and Carson Lambos was called up.

Jonas Brodin News / Field Level Media / January 15

Wild D Jonas Brodin's Olympics in jeopardy due to injury

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin's lower-body injury could jeopardize his chances of joining Team Sweden at the upcoming Winter Olympics. Wild coach John Hynes confirmed Thursday that Brodin, 32, is week-to-week with the nagging injury.

Jonas Brodin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Wild’s Jonas Brodin Out Week-To-Week

The Minnesota Wild are again losing a top-four defenseman for the foreseeable future. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, defenseman Jonas Brodin is set to miss the next few weeks with a lower-body injury.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Wild’s Brodin out week-to-week, Eriksson Ek day-to-day

Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes told reporters Thursday that defenseman Jonas Brodin will be out week-to-week with an injury, while forward Joel Eriksson Ek is considered day-to-day.

David Spacek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Minnesota Wild Recall David Spacek

The Minnesota Wild announced today that defenseman David Spacek has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. The move gives the Wild seven healthy defensemen on their active roster.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / January 13

Insider floats Wild as potential landing spot for star Rangers winger

The Wild have once again been linked to a big-name star in speculation from an NHL insider ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. During a recent episode of his podcast 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman wondered if the Wild could be a landing spot for Rangers star winger Artemi Panarin.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 13

Quinn Hughes wanted to be traded to Red Wings before Wild deal

The biggest trade of the year so far in the NHL was the movement of Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, in exchange for Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium, and a 2026 first-round pick.

Matt Kiersted News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Minnesota Wild Reassign Matt Kiersted

According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have reassigned depth defenseman Matt Kiersted to the AHL’s Iowa Wild. The transaction indicates that veteran defenseman Zach Bogosian could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.

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Nico Sturm News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Wild’s Nico Sturm Talks Faceoffs, Being a Student of the Game & More

The Minnesota Wild have been finding ways to win, and although it’s been a struggle as of late, they’ve still tallied points. Their entire team has found ways to step up their game from the goaltending to the offense and everyone in between.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Devils

The Minnesota Wild hosted the New Jersey Devils on Monday night, Jan. 12, on what many were calling “The Hughes Bowl,” because all three Hughes brothers, Quinn, Jack, and Luke, were in the game, and they had a chance for a nice family photo before puck drop.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 12

No shortage of Hughes Bros. in Wild-Devils matchup

Most family reunions take place in backyards, at banquet halls or by picnic tables at the park. Then again, the Hughes family is not like most others. Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes will host an on-ice reunion when the Minnesota Wild play the New Jersey Devils on Monday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Matt Kiersted News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Wild place Matt Kiersted on waivers

The Minnesota Wild placed defenseman Matt Kiersted on waivers Saturday, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Friedman also reported that both Noah Gregor and Dennis Cholowski, who were placed on waivers Friday by the Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils, respectively, cleared and are eligible to be sent down to their AHL affiliates.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9

Wild thankful to be home, ready to put Islanders to test

Jesper Wallstedt and his teammates on the Minnesota Wild are happy to be home. "(I want to) just sleep in my bed, play some computer games and just hang out and play in front of our fans again," the 23-year-old goaltender said.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9

Wild blow lead but beat Kraken in OT on Mats Zuccarello goal

Mats Zuccarello scored at 2:09 of overtime as the Minnesota Wild defeated the host Seattle Kraken 3-2 Thursday night. Brock Faber had a goal and an assist, Ryan Hartman also scored and Kirill Kaprizov had two assists for the Wild, which wrapped up a seven-game trip with a 4-1-2 record.

Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Wild want Kaprizov to recruit highly coveted trade target

The Minnesota Wild might not be done making splashes this season, and one analyst/insider believes general manager Bill Guerin could be targeting the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / January 3

Quinn Hughes Already Setting New Records with Wild

For Minnesota Wild fans, there's a reason they're now calling the state "Quinnesota." On Dec. 12, the Vancouver Canucks traded defenseman and captain Quinn Hughes over to the Wild in exchange for center Marco Rossi, defenseman Zeev Buium, forward Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first round pick.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 1

Will relationship between Adam Fox, Rangers be hurt by Olympic snub?

The United States men's Olympic hockey roster will be announced on Friday, but we already have some idea as to who is going to be on it. We also know at least one player that will not be on it.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov is loving the Quinn Hughes connection already

The Minnesota Wild have found a new sense of life with the addition of Quinn Hughes, as they are 7-1-2 since the trade, and are 24-10-7 on the season. One player who is enjoying life with Hughes on the team is Kirill Kaprizov, and they’ve built a strong connection with each other, according to The Athletic.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

The Carter Hart Experiment Is Off to a Rocky Start in Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights knew they were taking on risk when they signed Carter Hart just months after he was acquitted of sexual assault charges related to the 2018 World Junior Hockey Championship investigation.