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No clinch yet: Wild fall to Bruins in first chance to wrap up playoff berth

No clinch yet: Wild fall to Bruins in first chance to wrap up playoff berth

The Wild's first chance to officially clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs came on Saturday in Boston. With a win, they would've mathematically secured their place in the 16-team field.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / March 28

Here's how the Wild can clinch a playoff berth even with a loss to the Bruins today

There's two ways the Wild can punch a ticket to the postseason against the Bruins on Saturday: the easy way and the hard way.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 28
NHL Predictions: Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins, March 28

NHL Predictions: Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins, March 28

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 28
Wild’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

Wild’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild has raised the team’s profile dramatically this season as general manager Bill Guerin brought Quinn Hughes in during an early-season trade with the Vancouver Canucks.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

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?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz
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The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / March 27
Panthers Should Look Into Trading for Wild’s Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt

Panthers Should Look Into Trading for Wild’s Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt

The Florida Panthers are clinging to their playoff hopes by a thread. With a record of 35-32-3 and 73 points, they trail the New York Islanders for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference by 14 points.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 27
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 3-2 Win Over the Panthers

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 3-2 Win Over the Panthers

The Minnesota Wild continued their road trip against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night, Mar. 26. The Wild finally had their entire roster back together as Marcus Foligno returned from an injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 26
Wild extend Panthers' struggles with game-winner in closing seconds

Wild extend Panthers' struggles with game-winner in closing seconds

Marcus Foligno scored in his first game back from injury and Joel Eriksson Ek scored the go-ahead goal with five seconds left as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Wild To Activate Marcus Foligno From Injured Reserve

Wild To Activate Marcus Foligno From Injured Reserve

Wild left-winger Marcus Foligno will play in tonight’s game against the Panthers, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports. He will need to be activated off injured

NHL News / Bring Me The News / March 25
Goalie gaffe, intense fights highlight Wild loss to Lightning

Goalie gaffe, intense fights highlight Wild loss to Lightning

The Minnesota Wild had the Tampa Bay Lightning dead to rights on Tuesday night, but they wound up blowing a 3-1 lead and getting blown out of the arena in Tampa by a score of 6-3.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 24
Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Erik Cernak scored a quirky, tiebreaking goal with less than three minutes left, and the Lightning opened a season-long seven-game homestand with five unanswered tallies in a 6-3 win to split the season series with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

Maple Leafs collect rare win as Matthew Knies strikes twice vs. Bruins
Predators erupt for five first-period goals, top Sharks for fifth straight win
Martin Necas scores twice as Avalanche crush Penguins
Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game
The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 24
Wild’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

Wild’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild are looking to make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the sixth time in seven seasons. The Wild have been one of the best teams in the NHL this year.

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

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.

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 The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
 The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
 The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / March 22
NHL Mourns Longtime Reporter Jessi Pierce’s Passing

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.

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.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 22

Hockey world mourns Jessi Pierce, 3 children after fatal Minnesota house fire

Twenty-four hours after the tragic deaths of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children, Hudson, Cayden, and Avery, the hockey and sports media communities are grieving and sharing stories of how Pierce impacted her friends and family.

Minnesota Wild News / Total Pro Sports / March 22

NHL Reporter and Her 3 Children Killed in Horrific House Fire – Sports World Left Devastated

The NHL community is in mourning following the tragic passing of Minnesota Wild writer Jessi Pierce.  Pierce, an NHL.com correspondent for the team with 10 years on the job, died along with her three children in a house fire this weekend.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20
Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot

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
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / March 20
How Did 'Wild' Become the Face of Minnesota Hockey?

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.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Daily Faceoff / March 19
Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov day-to-day with lower-body injury

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Minnesota Wild announced Thursday that forward Kirill Kaprizov would not play in the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19
Wild Insider on the Real Reason Matthews Isn’t Destined for Minnesota

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 / Daily Faceoff / March 17
Report: European teams tell NHL they won't play in 2028 World Cup if Russia is involved

Report: European teams tell NHL they won't play in 2028 World Cup if Russia is involved

Several European countries have informed the NHL if Russia is allowed to play in the 2028 World Cup, they would not participate.

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / March 16
Could Guerin Top the Quinn Hughes Trade? Offseason Talk Heats Up

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.

Brett Bulmer News / Inside The Rink / March 14

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Brett Bulmer

The Atlanta Gladiators have added veteran winger Brett Bulmer to their lineup as the club sharpens its roster ahead of the final weeks of the 2025–26 regular season.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / March 13
Is Quinn Hughes becoming the favorite for the Norris Trophy this season?

Is Quinn Hughes becoming the favorite for the Norris Trophy this season?

Once again, Quinn Hughes is looking like one of the best defensemen in the NHL. 

Wild’s Quinn Hughes becomes first defenseman with 60 assists in 60 games since 1993

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