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Wild Announce Jonas Brodin News Before Game 6 vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild enter Game 6 against the Dallas Stars holding a 3-2 series lead after a 4-2 win Tuesday, putting them one victory away from advancing past the first round for the first time since 2015.

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Wild's dream of building super team with Brady Tkachuk is officially over

The Minnesota Wild's chances of adding another star such as Brady Tkachuk have ended, as the forward confirmed his commitment to the Ottawa Senators.

John Hynes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

John Hynes’ immediate reaction to Wild’s Game 5 win vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild haven’t advanced beyond the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2015, which was only three years into the tenures of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter with the franchise.

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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.

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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.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / April 28

Kirill Kaprizov directs Wild to 3-2 series edge over Stars

Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Stars 4-2 in Game 5 of their Western Conference First Round series Tuesday night in Dallas.

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.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 28

Wild need to stay disciplined to close out Stars

To the surprise of nobody, the first-round series between the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars has been immensely entertaining. As the series, tied at two

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Wild could have 2 critical reinforcements for Game 5 vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild avoided disaster on Saturday by tying Game 4 late and winning a crucial swing game in overtime. The Dallas Stars stole Game 3 on the road to take a 2-1 series lead, and nearly demoralized Minnesota by sweeping the games at the Grand Casino Arena.

Yakov Trenin News / Gone Puck Wild / April 28

Latest Yakov Trenin injury udpate is more good news for the Wild

Minnesota Wild center Yakov Trenin is on the brink of returning to the lineup at the exact right time.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / April 27

Marcus Foligno dropped the mic with quote about Matt Boldy's Game 4 overtime goal

Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy scored the game-winning goal in overtime of Game 4 to even the series with Dallas at 2-2.

NHL News / Bring Me The News / April 27

Wild get encouraging injury updates ahead of pivotal Game 5 vs. Stars

Reinforcements could be on the way for the Wild heading into a pivotal Game 5 against the Stars on Tuesday night. Mats Zuccarello and Yakov Trenin were both seen practicing on Monday, according to Minnesota hockey insider Michael Russo.

Matt Boldy News / Bring Me The News / April 26

Ghosts silenced, for now — and about time: Boldy finally plays the hero

There were 28.9 seconds remaining in overtime, but there wasn’t a single person in Grand Casino Arena able to wait that long to exhale again, or endure another emotionally draining period of breathtaking playoff hockey that has made this propulsive Wild-Stars series compulsive viewing.

Matt Boldy News / Field Level Media / April 25

Matt Boldy nets game-winner as Wild even series with Stars

Matt Boldy scored with 29 seconds left in overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win over the visiting Dallas Stars in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Saturday evening in St.

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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 / Bring Me The News / April 24

Will Wild be shorthanded again in Game 4 vs. Dallas?

Early signs are pointing to the Wild heading into Game 4 against the Stars without both Mats Zuccarello and Yakov Trenin. Minnesota trail in the first round playoff series 2-1 after a double-overtime loss on Wednesday night Trenin has already been ruled out, while Zuccarello is considered questionable, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / April 23

Wild And Strong Dallas and Minnesota Teams Have Series Lead Going Into Game 4

Both the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild have played well as a whole over the last 3 games, but the Stars are up 2-1 after Game 3 on April 22. Dallas has been sharper in the key moments, especially late in periods.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Wild’s Zuccarello, Trenin to miss Game 3 against Stars with injuries

A couple of notable names will not be in the lineup on Wednesday night in the Twin Cities. Not long before puck drop of Game 3 of their Central Division Semifinal against the Dallas Stars, the Minnesota Wild announced that forwards Mats Zuccarello and Yakov Trenin will not play due to injuries.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Hughes, Faber have been difference-makers for Wild

The Minnesota Wild successfully wrestled home ice advantage away from the Dallas Stars by beating them in Game 1 before the Stars bounced back to even the series on Monday night.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Wild Make Goalie Decision After Game 2 Loss to Stars

The Minnesota Wild return home with their first-round series against the Dallas Stars tied after two games. Minnesota opened the series with a 6-1 win before dropping Game 2 by a 4-2 score in Dallas.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-2 Loss to the Stars in Game 2

The Minnesota Wild took on the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of Round 1 on Monday evening, Apr. 20, in Dallas, Texas. The Wild opened the series with a big 6-1 win that surprised many, and they looked to take Game 2 as well.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

The New Jersey Devils wasted no time in hiring their next general manager.

Devils Name Sunny Mehta General Manager

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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.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Wild Recall Ben Jones, Nicolas Aube-Kubel

After recalling a pair of depth players yesterday, the Minnesota Wild are again adding more reinforcements for their final two games of the regular season.