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Wild Bounce Back, Take Down Stars 5-2

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Dallas Stars in the first of a four-game homestand on Thursday night, Dec. 11. The Wild’s injury list increased to five players, with Marco Rossi, Marcus Foligno, Vinnie Hinostroza, Mats Zuccarello, and Jake Middleton all recovering from injuries.

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Marcus Johansson scores twice in Wild's victory over Stars

Marcus Johansson netted a pair of goals and Matt Boldy scored once in a three-point outing as the host Minnesota Wild erased a pair of deficits to beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Thursday in Saint Paul, Minn.

Mats Zuccarello News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Wild place Mats Zuccarello, Jake Middleton on injured reserve

A couple of names are going to be off the Minnesota Wild roster for a little bit. On Thursday, general manager Bill Guerin announced that forward Mats Zuccarello and defenseman Jake Middleton have been placed on injured reserve with upper-body injuries.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Wild place Mats Zuccarello, Jake Middleton on IR

The Wild announced today they’ve recalled winger Nicolas Aubé-Kubel and defenseman Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. Those recalls come after defenseman Jacob Middleton and winger Mats Zuccarello left Monday’s 4-1 win over the Kraken with injuries.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Insider Reveals Offer Canucks Turned Down to Acquire Top Wild Forward

The Minnesota Wild have never seemed to be fully sold on Marco Rossi, their first-round pick (ninth overall) from the 2020 NHL draft. Despite his relatively

Kiefer Sherwood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Wild reportedly have 'significant interest' in Kiefer Sherwood

The Minnesota Wild have reportedly “shown significant interest” in Vancouver Canucks veteran forward Kiefer Sherwood, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Joe Smith.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

What’s driving the Minnesota Wild's success this season?

With 37 points through 30 games, the Wild are on pace for their seventh 100-point season in franchise history.

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Jesper Wallstedt News / Breakaway on SI / December 10

The Truth Behind Wild Goalie Jesper Wallstedt’s Viral Celebration

Out of nowhere — and to the surprise of just about everyone — the Minnesota Wild have become one of the hottest teams in the NHL. A roster that once looked average in every direction now plays like a group that suddenly solved the league’s hardest puzzle.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / December 9

Minnesota Wild forward among most "punchable" according to The Athletic

We wouldn't have suspected this forward would nab the honor.

Mats Zuccarello News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

Wild’s Zuccarello exits game Monday after big hit

The Minnesota Wild picked up a key victory on the road by a 4-1 margin over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night, but they lost a crucial member of their forward group in the process.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-1 Win Over the Kraken

The Minnesota Wild finished their four-game road trip on Monday night, Dec. 8, against the Seattle Kraken. Their roster was the same as their previous game against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, Dec.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Wild’s 3-Goal 3rd Period Lead Them to 4-1 Win Over Kraken

On Monday, Dec. 8, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Minnesota Wild for the two teams’ first of three meetings this season. Although it was a close game in the first 40 minutes, the Wild came back and scored three unanswered in the third period to win 4-1.

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Wild separate in the third to prolong Kraken losing streak

Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and two assists as the Minnesota Wild defeated the host Seattle Kraken 4-1 Monday night. Marcus Johansson, Kirill Kaprizov and Vladimir Tarasenko also tallied, and goaltender Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the Wild, who went 2-2-0 on their four-game trip.