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Kirill Kaprizov sets all-time Wild goals record in win over Lightning

Kirill Kaprizov set the Wild's all-time goal-scoring record Tuesday night as Minnesota rolled to a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Saint Paul, Minn.

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Minnesota Acquires Depth Forward Ahead of Deadline

The Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators have agreed to a trade. The trade sends a depth centre to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick.

Vinnie Hinostroza News / Gone Puck Wild / March 3

Recent trade deadline acquisitions could spell less playing time for Wild veteran

Vinnie Hinostroza could be the odd man out when all of the dust settles.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 3

Wild trade for towering center to boost size and physical play

The Minnesota Wild continue to reshape the depth of their roster ahead of the NHL's trade deadline Friday afternoon. On Tuesday, the team acquired veteran center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators for a second-round pick.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 3

Wild pull off intriguing trade with Predators for towering center

The Minnesota Wild have emerged as a contender in the Western Conference after acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes, and now they are still making some small moves to close the gap between them and the Colorado Avalanche.

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

Michael McCarron News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Wild acquire Michael McCarron: What it means for team and player

McCarron could make his Wild debut as soon as Friday, as the group travels to Vegas.

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / The Spun / March 3

Jack, Quinn Hughes Shared Special Moment With NFL Legend Tom Brady

No matter how their NHL careers end, Jack and Quinn Hughes will always be Olympic gold medalists and have their Olympic glory memories to look back fondly on.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Wild Expected To Activate Jonas Brodin From Injured Reserve

Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin is expected to return to the lineup tonight against the Lightning, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports. He’ll need to come off injured reserve.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / March 3

Wild claim veteran forward off of waivers as injury bug continues to haunt them

Robby Fabbri isn’t the big name Minnesota Wild fans are hoping Bill Guerin brings in at the trade deadline. However, the veteran forward could play a role down

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Jack and Quinn Hughes, Hilary Knight appear on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

The media storm for the stars of USA Hockey continues. On Monday night, U.S. women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight, along with Jack and Quinn Hughes of the U.S.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 3

Minnesota Wild, St. Paul propose $600 million remodel of Grand Casino Arena complex

The Minnesota Wild and the City of St. Paul have agreed to a framework for a $600 million renovation of the Grand Casino Arena complex, though the plan still requires approval from state lawmakers to secure $200 million in public funding.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 3

NHL Predictions – March 3 – Tampa Bay Lightning at the Minnesota Wild

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how games may play out.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 2

Wild, Lightning eager to shed two-game slides

The Minnesota Wild will try to end a two-game losing skid Tuesday evening when they host the Atlantic Division-leading Tampa Bay Lightning in Saint Paul, Minn.

Marcus Foligno News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 2

Minnesota Wild Place Marcus Foligno On IR

The Minnesota Wild placed veteran forward Marcus Foligno on injured reserve today, according to an official announcement. Wild head coach John Hynes told the media yesterday, including The Hockey News’ Dylan Loucks, that there was no update on Foligno’s status other than he wouldn’t be able to play on Sunday.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Wild have some big decisions to make ahead of NHL Trade Deadline

With just a few days before March 6th’s trade deadline, NHL teams should have already decided if they’re going to be buyers or sellers. For the team’s on the buying side of the ledger, they’ll now have to decide just how aggressive they want to be to improve their roster for the stretch run.

Marcus Foligno News / Field Level Media / March 2

Wild F Marcus Foligno (lower body) placed on IR

Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Folingo was placed on injured reserve Monday with a lower-body injury. The specifics of the injury are unclear, and the Wild did not release any further details.

Steven Stamkos News / Gone Puck Wild / March 2

Steven Stamkos had some interesting comments about rumors he'd accept a trade to the Wild

The Minnesota Wild were reportedly a team Steven Stamkos was interested in waiving his no-movement clause for. But last Friday, Stamkos told reporters that he had no desire to leave the Nashville Predators.

Marcus Foligno News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Deadline Looms and Marcus Foligno Injury

The Minnesota Wild had an interesting first week back after the Olympic break ended, as they had a road back-to-back with their gold medalists getting back just in time for the plane to Colorado on Wednesday, Feb.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Quinn Hughes' Future Update Emerges After Winter Olympics

Quinn Hughes has quickly become one of the Minnesota Wild’s most important players since arriving in a December trade from the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old defenseman, who previously served as Vancouver’s captain, has made an immediate impact at both ends of the ice.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Wild’s dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Minnesota Wild are in a fantastic position heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Minnesota made the biggest trade of the season earlier in the year.

Bill Guerin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 1

Wild rumors: What GM Bill Guerin wants to add with ‘smart’ trade deadline approach

Currently third in the Central Division with 80 points, the Minnesota Wild are in the thick of a playoff race. If the season ended today, the Wild would indeed be postseason-bound.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / February 28

Wild Continuing Aggressive Push as Trade Deadline Nears

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away, and teams are positioning themselves to be either buyers or sellers. One squad that is certainly in the former camp is the Minnesota Wild, which already made a major trade for superstar Quinn Hughes back in December.

Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / February 27

Eriksson Ek, Boldy Each Score Twice in 5-2 Win Against Avalanche

Returning from the Olympic break, the Wild took on the Avalanche, who played their first game back on Wednesday, defeating the Utah Mammoth 4-2, at Ball Arena on Thursday.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

Frost & Wild’s Gold Medal Winners Made Minnesota Proud

The state of Minnesota has a lot to be proud of now that both the men’s and women’s U.S. Olympic teams have brought home gold. Between the Minnesota Wild and the Frost, they had nine gold medalists.