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Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to miss first two games against Avalanche

A key player is going to miss the first pair of contests in the Central Division Final. When speaking to the media on Sunday, Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes revealed that forward Joel Eriksson Ek will miss Games 1 and 2 of the team’s second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche.

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Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek out next two games

The Minnesota Wild will play without center Joel Eriksson Ek for at least the first two games of their Western Conference second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, coach John Hynes said prior to Sunday's Game 1.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

How will Wild match up against Avalanche?

The Minnesota Wild are set to drop the puck on the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday night, as they get the series started on the road

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 3

Full schedule, TV, start times for Wild-Avs released

We already knew that Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series between the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche started Sunday night, but the NHL revealed the dates and broadcast information for all seven potential games, as well as the start times for Games 2 and 3, on Saturday night.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / May 2

Wild D Jonas Brodin out for Game 1, F Joel Eriksson Ek also ailing

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin didn't travel with the team to Denver and will miss Sunday night's playoff series opener against the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 2

Wild open up second round against high-scoring Avalanche

The celebration Thursday was a decade in the making for the Minnesota Wild, but now the road gets tougher. Minnesota eliminated the Dallas Stars in six games to advance for the first time since 2015, and the reward is taking on the Colorado Avalanche, the Presidents' Trophy winners, in the second round.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Which depth players have stood out for Wild?

The Minnesota Wild are heading to the second round to take on the Colorado Avalanche after vanquishing the Dallas Stars in six games. While the continued rise to stardom of Matt Boldy, the impact acquisition of all-world defenseman Quinn Hughes, and the steadiness of rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt have been the dominant story out of St.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / May 1

Tom Reid had an iconic radio call of Wild’s Game 6 win over Stars

The Minnesota Wild clinched their spot in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Take a listen to the local radio call on KFAN1003.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / May 1

Elliotte Friedman drops huge Quinn Hughes prediction after Wild's big playoff victory over Dallas

Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman predicted that the Minnesota Wild and star defenseman Quinn Hughes will agree to terms on a three-year contract extension.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Quinn Hughes unlocked new gear for Wild

Congratulations to the Minnesota Wild, who won their first playoff series since 2015 on Thursday when they defeated the Dallas Stars 5-2 in Game 6, advancing to the second round to face the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche.

Minnesota Wild News / Total Apex Sports / May 1

Minnesota Wild Advance To Round 2 For First Time Since 2015

Quinn Hughes came through in a big way, scoring twice in Game 6 to help the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 and clinch the series 4-2. Hughes was playing well before, but hadn’t scored.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

What was the biggest factor for Wild’s series win?

There were months and months of build-up to a banger of a first-round series between the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars, who spent the entire season as two of the best teams in the NHL, but were locked out of first-place by a historically strong Colorado Avalanche team.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / May 1

After a decade of doubt, the Wild finally act like contenders

You could feel the heightened anticipation and lurking dread that come with every emotional reckoning this forsaken sports market has learned to distrust.

Matt Boldy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Wild star Matt Boldy makes ambitions crystal clear after knocking out Stars

The Minnesota Wild got arguably the toughest draw in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in large part due to the division-based playoff format.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup might finally be within reach for the Wild. There are two players on the roster who are making it possible.

Wild defeat Stars, advance to second round

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

Cam York on stick throw celebration: 'I don't want a lawsuit'

Kraken's Jessica Campbell to explore options this summer

Mammoth return home with season on line vs. resilient Golden Knights

Jonas Brodin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Wild’s Jonas Brodin Out Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

The Minnesota Wild will be forced to make a change on defense ahead of a potentially-decisive Game 6. Top-four defender Jonas Brodin will be forced to miss the outing due to a day-to-day, lower-body injury sustained in Game 5 per NHL.com’s Dan Rosen.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Matt Boldy’s comments before Game 6 will fire up Wild fans

The Minnesota Wild went on the road and beat the Dallas Stars in Game 5 on Tuesday. That gave them a 3-2 series lead, putting Dallas on the brink of elimination.

Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Wild’s Jesper Wallstedt gets brutally honest on play in Game 5 despite win

The Minnesota Wild had only been up 3-2 in a first-round series once in franchise history, but they’ve doubled that number in 2026 after beating the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5 at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday night.

Roope Hintz News / Yardbarker / April 29

Stars miss Roope Hintz as they're on the brink of elimination against Wild in Stanley Cup playoffs

If center Roope Hintz were available for the Dallas Stars in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, things may be different.

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

Flyers' Dan Vladar discusses giving up brutal goal in loss to Penguins

Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game

Nick Robertson draws line in the sand with Maple Leafs

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Jake Oettinger News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

The Minnesota Wild Have Found a Weakness in Jake Oettinger

The Minnesota Wild find themselves down 2-1 in the series against the Dallas Stars after a heartbreaking double-overtime loss in Game 3. Although things are looking a little bit bleak right now, I think there is some reason to be optimistic if you’re a Wild fan.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 25

NHL Rumours: Gustavsson Upset, Sundin’s Role & Blues Changes Coming

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Minnesota Wild and how goaltender Filip Gustavsson is seemingly unhappy with watching the first three, and soon to be four, games from the bench.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Wild Recall Seven Players

The Minnesota Wild have stocked their cupboard of black aces as Game 2 of the first round approaches. Minnesota has recalled forwards Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Hunter Haight, and Ben Jones; defensemen Carson Lambos and David Spacek; and goaltenders Riley Mercer and Chase Wutzke from the AHL per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Rieger Lorenz News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Wild Closing In On Signing Rieger Lorenz

The Wild have been busy locking up draft picks and free agents out of the college ranks over the past few days. That’s expected to continue as they’re closing in on an entry-level pact with 2022 second-rounder Rieger Lorenz, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.