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Playoff-bound Wild, Lightning out to improve positioning

The Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning, two powerhouses preparing for the playoffs in their respective conferences, will complete their two-game season series in Tuesday night's matchup in the Sunshine State.

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Jared Spurgeon, other Wild players and coaches pay tribute to Jessi Pierce

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon was among members of the team who spoke about reporter Jessi Pierce after her tragic death

Minnesota Wild News / Total Apex Sports / March 22

Tragic Fire Claims The Life of NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce & Her 3 Children

A devastating house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, has claimed the lives of longtime NHL reporter Jessi Pierce, her three young children, and the family dog.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / March 22

NHL mourns death of Minnesota reporter, 3 children in house fire

Jessi Pierce, who covered the Minnesota Wild as a correspondent for NHL.com, and her three children were killed in a house fire, the league announced Sunday.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / March 22

NHL Mourns Longtime Reporter Jessi Pierce’s Passing

A longtime dedicated and respected Minnesota Wild correspondent for NHL.com — Jessi Pierce — and her three children died in Minnesota on March 22. The NHL made the announcement surrounding the passings on March 22.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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

Minnesota Wild News / 5 GOATs / March 22

NHL.com reporter, three children killed in house fire in Minnesota

Tragedy struck the NHL community on Saturday. Long-time NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed in a house fire, the league announced on Sunday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Overtime Win Over the Stars

The Minnesota Wild hosted their division rival and likely first-round playoff opponent, the Dallas Stars, on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon, Mar.

Vladimir Tarasenko News / Field Level Media / March 21

Vladimir Tarasenko lifts Wild past Stars in Central Division showdown

Vladimir Tarasenko scored the winning goal 3:06 into overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot with win over Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team from the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, and now they are officially the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

Canucks sign Victor Mancini to two-year extension

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Bill Guerin News / Gone Puck Wild / March 20

Wild rumors: Bill Guerin hesitant about trading top prospect in potential deadline moves

Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman revealed that Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin was not going to give up top prospect Charlie Stramel in just any trade.

Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / March 20

How Did 'Wild' Become the Face of Minnesota Hockey?

Known as the State of Hockey, Minnesota lives and breathes the sport at every level. From frozen backyard rinks to the bright lights of the National Hockey League, hockey is deeply embedded in Minnesota’s culture and communities.

Auston Matthews News / Gone Puck Wild / March 20

Wild reporter pours cold water on team’s chances of landing Auston Matthews in trade

The Minnesota Wild were recently linked to a Auston Matthews trade, but a team reporter expressed pessimism that they'd have the assets to complete a deal.

Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 20

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov’s injury not expected to be serious

The Minnesota Wild fell 2-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks. Kirill Kaprizov did not play, and the Wild could not move up in the standings. While Kaprizov sat out because of his injury, it is not expected to be serious, according to Pro Hockey Rumors.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Loss to the Blackhawks

The Minnesota Wild faced the Chicago Blackhawks back at home on Thursday night, Mar. 19, on the second half of their home-and-home series. The Wild won the first game on Tuesday, Mar.

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Kirill Kaprizov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Out Day-To-Day

The Minnesota Wild won’t have their superstar winger on Thursday night. Kirill Kaprizov is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury sustained in the team’s last game against the Chicago Blackhawks per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Wild Insider on the Real Reason Matthews Isn’t Destined for Minnesota

As much as some fans have wanted to accuse Bill Guerin of walking an iffy line with tampering on Auston Matthews, none of that probably matters. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, even if Guerin wanted in on the Matthews trade sweepstakes, the Wild don’t have the assets to pull off the deal.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild, March 19th

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks hit the road for the second of back-to-back games against the Minnesota Wild. Welcome back to this edition of NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 18

Zuccarello Wins It For Minnesota 4-3 In OT Against Blackhawks

The Blackhawks returned to home ice on Tuesday to host the Wild in hopes of making a comeback after the Vegas Golden Knights shut them out on Saturday, but they ultimately fell 4-3 in overtime to Minnesota in a hard-fought game on both ends of the ice.

Joel Eriksson Ek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek Out Day-To-Day

The Minnesota Wild will once again need to shore up their center depth due to injury. This time it is Joel Eriksson Ek headed to the mend with a day-to-day, lower-body injury per NHL.com’s Joe Smith.

Hunter Haight News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Wild Recall Hunter Haight

The Wild announced that they’ve recalled center Hunter Haight from AHL Iowa. With 13 other healthy forwards on the roster, it appears to be more of a performance-based bump for Haight to give head coach John Hynes another option down the middle down the stretch.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / March 16

Could Guerin Top the Quinn Hughes Trade? Offseason Talk Heats Up

According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, expect the Minnesota Wild to take another massive swing this summer, one that rivals the addition of Quinn Hughes this season.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 15

Wild's comeback attempt falls short in uninspiring home loss to Leafs

The Wild found some life for a moment in the third period, but their three-goal deficit proved too big to climb out of on Sunday night. Former Gophers star Matthew Knies sealed a 4-2 Toronto Maple Leafs win at Grand Casino Arena with a late empty-net goal.