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Wild battle but fall to Sharks in OT for sixth loss in last seven games

The Wild's frustrating start to the 2025 season continued on Sunday evening in St Paul. They rallied from multiple deficits to force overtime against the San Jose Sharks, but ultimately fell 6-5 for a sixth defeat in their last seven games.

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Coach Hynes looking for the Minnesota Wild defense to improve in this one key area

Following their 6-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth that dropped the Minnesota Wild five points behind the Winnipeg Jets and the third playoff spot in the Central Divi

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 6-2 Loss to the Mammoth

The Minnesota Wild took on the Utah Mammoth on Saturday, Oct. 25, to begin their six-game homestand after being on the road for the previous five games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Win-hungry Wild welcome lowly Sharks

A quick turnaround might be a blessing in disguise for the slumping Minnesota Wild. Minnesota will not have much time to dwell on Saturday night's 6-2 home defeat against the Utah Mammoth, the Wild's fifth loss in their last six games.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Utah Mammoth Hold Off Minnesota Wild, Take 6-2 Win

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Utah Mammoth for the first time this season on Saturday evening, Oct. 25, in the first half of a back-to-back for both teams.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 3-1 Loss to the Devils

The Minnesota Wild finished up their first long road trip of the season on Wednesday night, Oct. 22, against the New Jersey Devils in New Jersey. They looked to extend their win streak to two games after taking down the New York Rangers on Monday night, Oct.

Jared Spurgeon News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Jared Spurgeon’s painfully honest admission after Devils loss

The Minnesota Wild struggled entering Week 3 of the 2025-26 NHL season. Jared Spurgeon and his teammates bucked a three-game losing streak on Monday to give them some momentum.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / October 22

Wild bottled up by Devils as rough five-game road trip comes to an end

A forgettable five-game road trip for the Minnesota Wild came to a merciful end on Wednesday in Newark. The Wild were bottled up for much of the night in a 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center, marking their fourth defeat in five games over the course of this early-season trip.

Artemi Panarin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Wild Emerging as Dark-Horse Suitor for Artemi Panarin?

Could the Minnesota Wild take a big swing before this season’s trade deadline? According to insiders Elliotte Friedman and Frank Seravalli, Minnesota might be a team to watch, specifically as a surprise landing spot for New York Rangers’ superstar Artemi Panarin.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Wild place Zach Bogosian on injured reserve; Hunter Haight recalled

The Minnesota Wild have moved veteran defenseman Zach Bogosian to injured reserve and have recalled forward Hunter Haight to fill the open roster spot, the team announced Tuesday.

Zach Bogosian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Wild place Zach Bogosian on IR

The Wild announced they’ve placed defenseman Zach Bogosian on injured reserve, retroactive to Oct. 17. His roster spot will go to forward Hunter Haight, who’s been recalled from AHL Iowa in the corresponding move.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / October 21

Yurov nets winner as Wild snap losing streak in New York

Danila Yurov's first career NHL goal proved the game-winner as the Minnesota Wild (3-3-1) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night. After falling behind 1-0 early in the first period, the Wild tied it on Jonas Brodin's first goal of the season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 3-1 Win Over the Rangers

The Minnesota Wild battled the New York Rangers on Monday evening, Oct. 20 in the fourth of their five game road trip. The Wild got bit by the injury bug

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

3 Surprising Minnesota Wild Players Early in 2025-26

The start of the Minnesota Wild’s season has been rocky and filled with a lot of ups and downs. Lately, it’s been more of a struggle since they’ve lost three straight games and are in the middle of a tough road trip.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 19

Islanders, Wild Rookie Defensemen Starting Something Special

The Minnesota Wild and New York Islanders have two of the most promising defensemen in the NHL. The rookie class playing in the league this season is brimming with talent and top-of-the-lineup potential, highlighted by the blue liners starting their careers in Minnesota and New York.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Wild's quest for defensive solidity continues vs. Flyers

Since posting a shutout in their season opener, the Minnesota Wild have not put up much defensive resistance this season. The Wild hope to avoid a third straight loss when they continue their five-game road trip with a matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17