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Wild win in Seattle, but Mats Zuccarello knocked out of game by huge hit

Wild win in Seattle, but Mats Zuccarello knocked out of game by huge hit

A 4-1 victory in Seattle snapped a two-game losing streak for the Minnesota Wild, but the victory was temporarily overshadowed by a concerning hit that left Wild winger Mats Zuccarello lying on the ice.  Zuccarello was skating up the wall when Seattle's Vince Dunn blasted him with a vicious check.

Mats Zuccarello News / Daily Faceoff / December 9
Wild’s Zuccarello exits game Monday after big hit

Wild’s Zuccarello exits game Monday after big hit

The Minnesota Wild picked up a key victory on the road by a 4-1 margin over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night, but they lost a crucial member of their forward group in the process.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / December 9
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-1 Win Over the Kraken

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-1 Win Over the Kraken

The Minnesota Wild finished their four-game road trip on Monday night, Dec. 8, against the Seattle Kraken. Their roster was the same as their previous game against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, Dec.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 9
Wild’s 3-Goal 3rd Period Lead Them to 4-1 Win Over Kraken

Wild’s 3-Goal 3rd Period Lead Them to 4-1 Win Over Kraken

On Monday, Dec. 8, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Minnesota Wild for the two teams’ first of three meetings this season. Although it was a close game in the first 40 minutes, the Wild came back and scored three unanswered in the third period to win 4-1.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 9
Wild separate in the third to prolong Kraken losing streak

Wild separate in the third to prolong Kraken losing streak

Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and two assists as the Minnesota Wild defeated the host Seattle Kraken 4-1 Monday night. Marcus Johansson, Kirill Kaprizov and Vladimir Tarasenko also tallied, and goaltender Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the Wild, who went 2-2-0 on their four-game trip.

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / December 8

Wild lose Mats Zucarello to huge hit in game versus the Kraken

The Minnesota Wild was in visible distress after taking an open ice hit

Zane McIntyre News / Inside The Rink / December 8

ECHL: Zane McIntyre Heads Overseas

Goaltender Zane McIntyre is heading overseas to Norway to join the Stravanger Oilers. McIntyre, 33, signed with the Tahoe Knight Monsters earlier this season and put up a 2-3 record with a 2.64 GAA and .921SV% in five games.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / December 8

Former Minnesota Wild goaltender returns to NHL with new team

He'll be a back up, but at least he's getting that sweet NHL per diem.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 7
Goal-averse Kraken welcome Wild on a rare lull

Goal-averse Kraken welcome Wild on a rare lull

It seems Jesper Wallstedt is human after all. Minnesota's rookie goaltender took his first regulation loss of the season Saturday, a 4-2 loss at Vancouver.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / December 7

Latest injury news not reassuring for the Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have to wait a little longer for their young forward to return.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 7
Canucks Push Back to Beat Wild 4-2

Canucks Push Back to Beat Wild 4-2

The Minnesota Wild faced the Vancouver Canucks in the midst of their most recent road trip on Saturday evening, Dec. 6. The Wild’s injury list became slightly shorter as Danila Yurov returned, but they were still without Marco Rossi, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Marcus Foligno.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 6
With points streak over, Wild continue trek vs. Canucks

With points streak over, Wild continue trek vs. Canucks

Minnesota will face the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night for the second time this season, hoping the matchup will put the Wild back into the win column.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / December 5
Wild's 12-game point streak ends as missed chances pile up in Calgary

Wild's 12-game point streak ends as missed chances pile up in Calgary

All good things must end, and so it went for the Minnesota Wild's impressive streak in a loss to Calgary on Thursday night at the Saddledome.  The Wild's point streak ended at 12 consecutive games in the 4-1 loss.

Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3
Wild Troll Oilers, Wallstedt Reacts to Oilers ‘Trading Him’ at Draft

Wild Troll Oilers, Wallstedt Reacts to Oilers ‘Trading Him’ at Draft

Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt could have been an Edmonton Oiler. Instead, the Oilers traded away their right to draft him at No. 20 in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and took Xavier Borgault, while also adding a later-round pick.

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Danila Yurov News / Daily Faceoff / December 1
Wild’s Danila Yurov out Tuesday, day-to-day with injury

Wild’s Danila Yurov out Tuesday, day-to-day with injury

The Minnesota Wild will be down yet another forward due to an injury, as rookie Danila Yurov will miss Tuesday night’s game on the road against the Edmonton Oilers and is out on a day-to-day basis, head coach John Hynes told The Athletic’s Michael Russo.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29
Wild activate Vladimir Tarasenko, reassign Hunter Haight

Wild activate Vladimir Tarasenko, reassign Hunter Haight

The Minnesota Wild announced on Saturday that veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko has been activated off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the team reassigned forward Hunter Haight to their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / November 29
Wild Quickly Becoming Playoff Contender With Recent Surge

Wild Quickly Becoming Playoff Contender With Recent Surge

The month of November is coming to a close after the recent Thanksgiving holiday, and usually around this time fans know who the true playoff contenders are.

Marcus Foligno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28
Wild place Marcus Foligno on injured reserve

Wild place Marcus Foligno on injured reserve

The Wild placed winger Marcus Foligno on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 26, due to a lower-body injury, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Fellow winger Nicolas Aubé-Kubel was recalled from AHL Iowa Thursday in advance of the move.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / November 24
Wild Rolling Like Wagon During Incredible November Run

Wild Rolling Like Wagon During Incredible November Run

The Minnesota Wild started this season wrapped in uncertainty. Some analysts believed they had enough talent and structure to contend for a Central Division title.

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