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Desperation proves to be a helluva drug for the Minnesota Wild

Desperation proves to be a helluva drug for the Minnesota Wild

There are nights during the Stanley Cup marathon when systems, matchups and analytics are trumped by something far more primitive. Survival. The Minnesota Wild spent three long days marinating in the hot mess they created in Denver, knowing there was no climbing out of an 0-3 hole against a team with Colorado’s firepower, pedigree and confidence.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / May 10

Biggest winners (and 1 loser) from dominating Wild win over Avs in Game 3

The Minnesota Wild handed the Colorado Avalanche their first loss of the NHL Playoffs this year in a 5-1 win in Game 3 on Saturday night.

Jesper Wallstedt News / ESPN / May 10

Back in net, Wallstedt anchors Wild's Game 3 win

Jesper Wallstedt, back in net as the starter after being benched for Game 2, made 34 saves, as the Wild handled the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, giving Minnesota its first victory of the series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 9
Wild handle Avalanche first postseason loss in dominant fashion

Wild handle Avalanche first postseason loss in dominant fashion

Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber each finished with a goal and two assists as the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10
Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday night, and we already saw one team advance to the conference finals as the Carolina Hurricanes improved their postseason winning streak to eight consecutive games. 

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NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / May 9

Paul Bissonnette lit up Marcus Foligno over controversial hit against Nathan MacKinnon

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno got called for a penalty that TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette wasn't a fan of in Game 3 vs. Colorado.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 9
Wild reveal goalie decision, injuries, lineup changes for Game 3 vs. Avs

Wild reveal goalie decision, injuries, lineup changes for Game 3 vs. Avs

The Wild have made their goalie decision and tinkered with their defense pairs ahead of Game 3 of their second-round series against the Avalanche on Saturday night.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Wild's Top Forward Ruled Out for Game 3 vs. Avalanche

Wild's Top Forward Ruled Out for Game 3 vs. Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild return home for Game 3 of their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, looking to shift momentum after dropping the first two games on the road.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Daily Faceoff / May 9
Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt to start Game 3 against Avalanche

Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt to start Game 3 against Avalanche

The Wall of St. Paul is returning to the crease. Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes announced on Saturday that goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was back as the starter for Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / May 9

Road closures in St. Paul ahead of Wild-Avalanche clash

There will be a number of road closures in downtown St. Paul as fans gather ahead of Saturday evening's Game 3 between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 8
Wild hope 3-day rest leads to Game 3 reboot vs. Avalanche

Wild hope 3-day rest leads to Game 3 reboot vs. Avalanche

After a whirlwind start to the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild finally had a chance to take a breath. Now they will find out whether fresh legs and a fresh mindset can prompt a fresh start.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 8
Wild need more from penalty kill, goaltending

Wild need more from penalty kill, goaltending

The second round series from the Central Division has been circled on the hockey calendar as the most anticipated matchup of the first two rounds of the playoffs basically all year.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7
Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at the Winter Olympics

It is an annual tradition around the NHL that as teams get eliminated, we begin to learn what major injuries their players were attempting to play through.

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John Hynes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7
Wild fans won’t love John Hynes’ injury updates ahead of Game 3 vs Avalanche

Wild fans won’t love John Hynes’ injury updates ahead of Game 3 vs Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild find themselves in a precarious position as they return home to Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal against the division rival Colorado Avalanche, who have taken the first two games of the series in Denver and lead two games to zero.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 7
Wild injury outlook remains bleak for Joel Eriksson Ek, Jonas Brodin

Wild injury outlook remains bleak for Joel Eriksson Ek, Jonas Brodin

Facing a 2-0 hole in the best-of-seven conference semifinal series against the Avalanche, the Wild are desperate to get Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin back from injuries that they suffered late in the first-round series against the Stars.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Watch: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with his skate

Watch: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with his skate

Minnesota Wild Kirill Kaprizov nearly had a nightmarish injury on Tuesday. During Game 2 of the second-round series between the Wild and the Colorado Avalanche

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Game 2 Win Over the Wild

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Game 2 Win Over the Wild

After a wild (pardon the pun) Game 1, it is safe to assume that most people expected a slightly more calm Game 2 between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Avalanche in Game 2

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Avalanche in Game 2

The Minnesota Wild faced the Colorado Avalanche on the road for Game 2 on Tuesday evening, May 5. The first game was a back-and-forth goal-scoring affair that ended with the Avalanche taking the win 9-6.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 6
Wild's goalie change flops in Game 2 against Avalanche

Wild's goalie change flops in Game 2 against Avalanche

The Minnesota Wild thought all they needed was a goalie change to shut down the Colorado Avalanche. They were wrong. 

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Filip Gustavsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5
Wild To Start Filip Gustavsson In Game 2

Wild To Start Filip Gustavsson In Game 2

The Minnesota Wild are making a change in their crease: the team plans to start Filip Gustavsson tonight for the second game of their series against the Colorado Avalanche.  Gustavsson replaces Jesper Wallstedt, who surrendered eight goals in the team’s 9-6 loss to Colorado in game one.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Wild Announce Goalie News Before Game 2 Against Avalanche

Wild Announce Goalie News Before Game 2 Against Avalanche

Coming into the 2025-26 NHL season, the Minnesota Wild were clearly full of potential, and after they added Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade, their ceiling went from a very good team to a genuine Stanley Cup contender.

John Hynes News / Ball Exclusives / May 5
Wild head coach John Hynes announces major goalie change

Wild head coach John Hynes announces major goalie change

The Minnesota Wild head coach, John Hynes, announced that Filip Gustavsson will start in their Game 2 matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt allowed eight goals in Game 1.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 9-6 Loss to the Avalanche in Game 1

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 9-6 Loss to the Avalanche in Game 1

The Minnesota Wild faced the Colorado Avalanche on the road in Game 1 of Round 2 on Sunday evening, May 3. They dealt with injuries during Round 1, and then in Round 2, they were dealt even more.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / May 2
Wild D Jonas Brodin out for Game 1, F Joel Eriksson Ek also ailing

Wild D Jonas Brodin out for Game 1, F Joel Eriksson Ek also ailing

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin didn't travel with the team to Denver and will miss Sunday night's playoff series opener against the Colorado Avalanche.

Jonas Brodin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30
Wild’s Jonas Brodin Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Wild’s Jonas Brodin Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

The Minnesota Wild will be forced to make a change on defense ahead of a potentially-decisive Game 6. Top-four defender Jonas Brodin will be forced to miss the outing due to a day-to-day, lower-body injury sustained in Game 5 per NHL.com’s Dan Rosen.

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