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Wild Recall Cal Petersen On Emergency Basis

According to regional reporter Jessi Pierce, the Minnesota Wild have recalled netminder Cal Petersen from the AHL’s Iowa Wild. Minnesota confirmed the news, sharing that it’s under emergency conditions.

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The Olympic break is just a few days away, and the Minnesota Wild have just two games left before they’re off for nearly a month. They’re looking to keep the winning going after taking down the Edmonton Oilers 7-3 on Saturday, Jan.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with the final Prime matchup before the Olympics as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 2

1 trade Wild must make before NHL Olympic break

The Minnesota Wild pulled off the biggest trade of the season a while back. They traded for superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes in a deal with the Vancouver Canucks.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Wild, Canadiens each carry 3-game win streaks into matchup

The Minnesota Wild have one home game remaining before the NHL's extended Olympic break. On Monday night, the Wild will try to make the most of it. Minnesota will return to home ice to face off against the Montreal Canadiens in Saint Paul, Minn.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Quinn Hughes News / Total Pro Sports / February 1

Quinn Hughes’ Latest Assist Pushes Him Into Minnesota Wild Record Books

Quinn Hughes continues to set new benchmarks in Minnesota Wild history, and Saturday was no different. The star defenseman finished the night with a goal and an assist as the Wild secured a comfortable 7-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Wild use strong 2nd period to blow past Oilers

The Minnesota Wild thumped the host Edmonton Oilers 7-3 on Saturday night to complete a sweep of the three-game season series between the clubs. Joel Eriksson Ek, Mats Zuccarello, Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber each scored and added an assist for the Wild, who have won three straight and improved to 4-0-1 in their last five games.

Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

Wild: 3 Potential Trade Destinations for Jesper Wallstedt

Could the Minnesota Wild really explore moving Jesper Wallstedt at the trade deadline? The rookie goaltender took the State of Hockey by storm this season, but a recent cold streak has him surrendering starts to his tandem mate, Filip Gustavsson.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 2

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators have inquired about MacKenzie Weegar

TSN: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin has been making the rounds and seeing who is available, according to Pierre LeBrun, and it would likely be after the Olympic break.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 1

Minnesota Wild vs. Edmonton Oilers Preview: 1/31/26

EDMONTON — Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 The Minnesota Wild (31-14-10) close out January tonight with a 9 p.m. ET visit to Rogers Place to face the Edmonton Oilers (28-19-8) on ESPN+, in a battle of two teams chasing top-flight playoff positioning.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

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

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, Jan. 29, in the final game of their recent four-game homestand before another quick one-game road trip.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 29

Flames claim fifth straight loss against hot Wild

Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 29

Wild use two early goals and a late knockout blow to beat Flames

The Wild used their skates, their sticks, and their hands to pick up a victory on Thursday night in St. Paul. Two early goals, both aided by a player catching and then dropping the puck, gave Minnesota a first-period edge against the Calgary Flames at Grand Casino Arena.

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Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Top NHL prospects to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature best-on-best competition for the first time since 2014 – so people are rightfully excited. But for the diehards, this event also offers an opportunity for some notable prospects to prove themselves on the world stage.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / January 28

Wild storm back from three down to continue dominance over Chicago

In a gutsy performance, the Minnesota Wild rallied from a three-goal deficit and defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday night in St.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Trading a young goaltender is a risky bet for any NHL team

Whenever a team is looking to build a roster for the future, sometimes they look to go and grab a goaltender for the long haul. Sometimes, that includes going out and finding a young netminder from elsewhere.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Minnesota’s Hockey Day Shows Why It’s the ‘State of Hockey’

Every hockey fan in Minnesota and likely almost every hockey fan in the United States knows that Minnesota is considered the “State of Hockey”. Winters

Matt Kiersted News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Wild Recall Matt Kiersted

The Wild announced today that they’ve recalled defenseman Matt Kiersted from AHL Iowa. With two open roster spots, there’s no need for a corresponding move.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Minnesota Wild Open To Trading Jesper Wallstedt

The Minnesota Wild “would be open to dealing” top young netminder Jesper Wallstedt “if the right deal comes along,” The Athletic’s Michael Russo reported today.

Minnesota Wild News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

NHL Trade Rumors: Insider Says Wild Could Put Calder Trophy Candidate On The Trade Block To Land Impact Forward

The Minnesota Wild have been thriving ever since signing star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. Now, it appears the team wants to further strengthen its forward group as it looks to make a deep playoff run.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Insider Suggests Minnesota Wild Open to Trading Promising Young Goaltender

Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin has shown firsthand — most notably by trading four high-end assets for Quinn Hughes — just how willing he is to be aggressive and swing for the fences in an effort to compete with Central Division juggernauts in Colorado and Dallas.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / January 26