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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.

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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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 5

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 6-5 Overtime Win Over the Predators

The Minnesota Wild finished up their schedule prior to the start of the Olympic break with one more game on the road against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night, Feb.

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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

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 5

Wild’s Quinn Hughes sets new franchise record during Predators clash

The Minnesota Wild took on the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night as the NHL’s Olympic break draws close. Minnesota had a successful first half of the season, even trading for superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes to bolster the roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 4

Matt Boldy nets hat trick in frenetic first as Wild outlast Predators

Matt Boldy scored a hat trick in the first period and set up Jared Spurgeon's game-winning goal as the Minnesota Wild pulled off a crazy 6-5 overtime victory against the host Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / February 5

NHL Rumors: Potential Landing Spots for Jesper Wallstedt, and Marc-Andre Fleury

Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff: The Minnesota Wild have already added defenseman Quinn Hughes, and they may not be done. There has been some speculation that they could be willing to move 2021 first-round pick, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Wild carry 4-game win streak into Predators showdown

The Minnesota Wild can enter the Olympic break on a five-game heater, but first they must defeat the Predators in Nashville on Wednesday night. This will be the third game of the season between these Central Division rivals.

Quinn Hughes News / Bring Me The News / February 3

It took Quinn Hughes all of 25 games to tie a Wild franchise record

Former Wild defenseman Ryan Suter played 656 regular season games with Minnesota across nine seasons after signing alongside Zach Parise in the summer of 2012.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / February 3

Habs Fall Short in OT VS. Wild

The Montreal Canadiens came close to ending their long drought in Minnesota against the Wild on Monday night, but thanks to a controversial hooking call in overtime, they would only walk away with a single point on the night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 3

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Overtime Win Over the Canadiens

The Minnesota Wild played their final home game before the Olympic break on Monday evening, Feb. 2, when they hosted the Montréal Canadiens. They had some good news as they got Zach Bogosian back from injury and Nico Sturm back from illness, but Marcus Foligno was out with an illness, as was Jesper Wallstedt, so Cal Peterson backed up instead.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / February 3

NHL Announces Quinn Hughes Milestone During Wild-Canadiens

The Minnesota Wild keep on rolling. After crushing Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in a 7-3 win n the road on Saturday, the Wild traveled back home and took down the Montreal Canadiens for a 4-3 overtime victory on Monday night at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 2

Wild's latest roster move raises some eyebrows as Olympic roster freeze looms closer

It appears that one of their netminders isn't at 100%

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 2

Wild outlast Canadiens in overtime thriller

Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals, including the winner 3:38 into overtime, to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild News / The Sick Podcast / February 2

Habs Looking To End A Long Drought In Minnesota

The Montreal Canadiens (31-17-7) are red-hot coming off 3 big wins last week as they get set to take on the Minnesota Wild (32-14-10) tonight at 7:30 pm ET for this week’s Prime Video matchup.

Cal Petersen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Wild Recall Cal Petersen On Emergency Basis

According to regional reporter Jessi Pierce, the Minnesota Wild have recalled netminder Cal Petersen from the AHL’s Iowa Wild. Minnesota confirmed the news, sharing that it’s under emergency conditions.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / February 2

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Wallstedt’s Trade Rumors, Secondary Scoring & More

The Olympic break is just a few days away, and the Minnesota Wild have just two games left before they’re off for nearly a month. They’re looking to keep the winning going after taking down the Edmonton Oilers 7-3 on Saturday, Jan.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with the final Prime matchup before the Olympics as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.