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Minnesota Wild activate key forward from IR for season debut Friday

The Wild are getting a key reinforcement at a time when they desperately need it. Veteran winger Mats Zuccarello has been activated off of injured reserve and is set to make his season debut in Friday night's road game against the New York Islanders.

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Wild’s Mats Zuccarello to make season debut against Islanders

Some good news in the State of Hockey. On Friday, the Minnesota Wild activated forward Mats Zuccarello from offseason non-roster injured reserve. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, Zuccarello is expected to make his season debut on Friday night, when the Wild take on the New York Islanders.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-3 Loss to the Hurricanes

The Minnesota Wild faced the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night, Nov. 6, on the road in the first half of a back-to-back. The Wild’s injury list remained

Elliotte Friedman News / Gone Puck Wild / November 7

Elliotte Friedman hints at some potential changes for the Wild after rocky start

The Minnesota Wild have reportedly been making calls for some external help after the teams' rough start to the season.

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Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Wild rumors: Minnesota looking to upgrade forward group amid struggles

This is not at all the kind of start the Minnesota Wild envisioned in 2025-26 after making Kirill Kaprizov the highest-paid player in NHL history over the summer.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Field Level Media / November 5

Wild looking to continue surge against Hurricanes

The Minnesota Wild might have found something of a spark and will put it to the test against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday at Raleigh, N.C. The Wild's 3-2 overtime victory over the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday gave the team its first two-game winning streak of the season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 5

Was Marcus Johansson Actually Going to Score on Justus Annunen?

There was more controversy in the NHL on Tuesday night. No, it did not involve goalie interference. This time, the controversy surrounded a goal scored by Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson into the boards, not the net, in overtime against the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 5

Controversial Goal Lifts Wild to Dramatic Victory Over Predators

When Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson scored with 1:22 left in overtime to beat the Nashville Predators 3-2, the crowd at Bridgestone Arena erupted with disgust.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Wild’s Odd OT Winner Against Predators Sparks Unusal Debate

The Minnesota Wild’s overtime win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night may go down as one of the most controversial finishes of the young NHL season.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / November 5

NHL Game Ends with Controversial Wild Goal

The Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators ended regulation tied 2–2 after a dramatic equalizer by Steven Stamkos with 0.3 seconds remaining. In overtime, however, a controversial finish took center stage and grabbed all the headlines.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Wild’s controversial overtime goal could force goaltenders to be more careful

One of the weirder overtime-winning goals in recent NHL memory was scored last night, and it quickly set the internet ablaze. After Nashville Predators goalie Justus Annunen knocked the net off its moorings during a chance for the Minnesota Wild, he and defenseman Brady Skjei let up in anticipation of a whistle.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Win Over the Predators

The Minnesota Wild played host to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, which ended their homestand. The Wild finally got in the win column on Saturday, Nov.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Wild’s Johansson Scores in Overtime to Take Down Predators 3-2

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Nashville Predators to finish out their six-game homestand on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Wild’s injury list remained the same, with Zach Bogosian, Nico Sturm, and Mats Zuccarello out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 4

Wild allow last-second goal, recover to beat Predators in OT

Marcus Johansson scored the winning goal to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night in St. Paul, Minn.

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NHL News / Bring Me The News / November 4

Wild beat Predators in bizarre overtime finish

Tuesday night's meeting with the Predators was the Wild's sixth straight game at home, and they delivered a 3-2 overtime win to begin their first win streak of the season after Saturday's victory over the Canucks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Which coaches are on the hot seat?

In the NHL, it’s only a matter of time before heads begin to roll.

Rangers' staggering home woes continue with another shutout loss

Maple Leafs' slow start could be a blessing in disguise, former NHL head coach suggests

Maple Leafs get boost for the long term with latest roster news

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis' big decision was the right call against the Senators

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Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / November 4

Wild eye first 2-game win streak as slumping Preds visit

The Minnesota Wild have yet to win back-to-back games, but they will try to snap the drought when they face off against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night in St.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / November 2

Others step up as Wild earn win they desperately needed against Canucks

During their disappointing start to this season, one of the Wild's big issues has been finding offensive production from players outside of their top guns.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Wild believed to be looking to add a middle-six forward

Heading into last offseason, there was an expectation that the Minnesota Wild would be busy with much more salary cap space at their disposal. Instead, their spending was relatively tempered, headlined by the additions of winger Vladimir Tarasenko and center Nico Sturm.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / October 31

Fans boo as Wild unravel in home loss: 'Why don't we get a little bit tougher?'

It's still early, but after a 4-1 home loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, the Minnesota Wild might be close to hitting the panic button.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.

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Zane McIntyre News / Inside The Rink / October 29

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Sign Zane McIntyre

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they’ve signed goaltender Zane McIntyre for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. McIntyre, 33, spent last season in the DEL with the Straubing Tigers, where he went 15-12 with a 2.67 GAA, 889SV%, and two shutouts in 28 games.

Zach Bogosian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21