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Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 21
Four reasons why Team USA can beat Canada in gold-medal game
This is the best men's hockey team the United States has ever sent. If not now, when?
Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / February 20
Wild Star is Difference for Team USA
Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes didn’t get the opportunity to represent the United States at last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off due to an injury. It was a disappointing blow, as Hughes is one of the best defensemen in the entire world, and his exclusion made it all the more arduous for the Americans to take down the mighty Canadians.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 19
The stars have aligned for USA men's hockey team to end gold-medal drought
The USA men's Olympic hockey team has not won a gold medal since the 1980 Miracle On Ice team, and they entered the 2026 games expecting to break that drought. It's all right in front of them.
The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz
In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?
Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 19
Hughes family already has an Olympic gold medal, thanks to mom Ellen
The United States scored a victory for the ages when the women’s hockey team scored a 2-1 overtime triumph over Canada to earn the gold medal. Team USA tied the score late in the third period when team captain Hilary Knight deflected home a shot from Laila Edwards that sent the game into the extra period.
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
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / February 19
Quinn Hughes spirits Team USA into the semifinal round with overtime goal 
Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes has his name etched in Olympic lore along with Mike Eurizione, Jim Craig, Ray LeBlanc, and T.J. Oshie as he scored the ov
Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / February 19
Team USA’s experience overcoming adversity bodes well for their chances at gold
A lot of relief was felt throughout North America on Wednesday. After Canada survived an overtime thriller against Czechia in the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey tournament at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the United States had their own OT scare, edging out Sweden by a score of 2-1 thanks to Quinn Hughes’ game-winning goal.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / February 19
Team USA star Quinn Hughes' clutch OT game-winner should have Sweden 'seeing ghosts'
The Americans may need Hughes to keep lifting them in their semifinal matchup against Slovakia on Friday.
Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 18
How Were Minnesota Wild’s Olympic Performances in Round Robin?
The round-robin stage at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics gave us our first real look at how the Minnesota Wild’s players are performing on the international stage.
Jesper Wallstedt News / Gone Puck Wild / February 18
The Wild’s goalie depth makes a Jesper Wallstedt deal feel inevitable
Minnesota Wild minor league goaltender Samuel Hlavaj's strong play has helped Slovakia make it to the semifinals in the Winter Olympics. With Hlavaj's play, it could make a Jesper Wallstedt trade a much easier pill to swallow for the Wild.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18
Wild Recall Boris Katchouk, Ben Gleason, Matt Kiersted
The Wild announced they’ve recalled forward Boris Katchouk and defensemen Ben Gleason and Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. All will likely be on their way back to Iowa once Minnesota’s Olympians return stateside.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 17
Wild Olympians in the Qualifiers & the Quarterfinals
The 2026 Winter Olympics have moved along quickly, and while women’s hockey will play for the gold medal on Thursday, Feb. 19, with Canada and USA, the men’s will start their qualifiers on Tuesday, Feb.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 16
Wild Week Ahead: ‘Hockey Without Limits’ Camp, Back to Practice & Olympics Update
The NHL has now entered its second straight week of no games as the Olympics continue towards awarding the gold medal at the end of this week. There will be a change, however, as NHL teams will get back to practicing, and that includes the Minnesota Wild, who will take the ice for practice on Wednesday, Feb.
Brock Faber News / Bring Me The News / February 15
Brock Faber scores first Olympic goal in Team USA win over Germany
The Team USA men's hockey team took care of business once again on Sunday night at the Olympics with a 5-1 win over Germany to wrap up the preliminary round.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 13
Wild Fans Can Be Concerned About Possible Olympic Injuries
With the 2026 Winter Olympics fully underway, the NHL is on its break with no games scheduled until the end of the month. Many players went on a quick vacation or just took some time to rest and recover before the final push for the postseason gets going.
Filip Gustavsson News / Daily Faceoff / February 12
Sweden’s Filip Gustavsson expected to start against Finland
It looks like Sweden is going to stick with their guy afterall. Despite early reports that goaltender Jacob Markstrom might be getting the start for Sweden in a key Group B matchup with Finland, Markstrom let it slip that Filip Gustavsson will be back in net on Friday against their Scandinavian rival.
Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / February 11
Minnesota Wild Stars Will Shape USA, Sweden’s Olympic Hockey Hopes
The Milano Santa Giulia Arena is alive with the scrape of blades and the echo of pucks off glass as men’s hockey begins at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Team USA does not play today, so Wild players in red, white, and blue will wait one more night for their first shift.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11
Samuel Hlavaj Stuns Finland, Sparks Jesper Wallstedt Trade Talk
Slovak goalie Samuel Hlavaj delivered a memorable performance in Slovakia’s Olympic upset victory over Finland on Wednesday. In the men’s tournament opener, Hlavaj set a national record with 38 saves in a 4-1 upset win.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10
Proposed blockbuster trade between Blues and Wild sparks fierce debate
It’s unclear how much validity there is to the pitch, but the Minnesota Wild may be exploring one of the boldest trade ideas to surface this season — and judging by the reaction online, it’s anything but unanimous, and for some, it’s hitting every nerve imaginable.
Jesper Wallstedt News / The Lead / February 7
Trading Jesper Wallstedt Would Signal Wild Want to Reshape Future
The winds swirling through the Twin Cities feel unsettled this winter, and at the center of the turbulence is Jesper Wallstedt. Recent reporting in January has confirmed Wallstedt as available in trade discussions, marking a significant shift in how the Minnesota Wild are positioning their roster strategy, especially long-term.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 6
Trade Deadline Primer: Minnesota Wild
With the Olympic break approaching, the trade deadline is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?
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.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / February 7
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.
Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31
Wild: 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Jesper Wallstedt
Could the Minnesota Wild really explore moving Jesper Wallstedt at the trade deadline? The rookie goaltender took the State of Hockey by storm this season, but a recent cold streak has him surrendering starts to his tandem mate, Filip Gustavsson.
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