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Wild struggle to finish in overtime loss against Sharks

The red-hot Wild entered Tuesday night with four wins in their last five games. After two shutout periods behind a 1-0 lead, the Sharks added a third-period goal to force overtime, and then quickly stole a win at Grand Casino Arena.

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Can Jesper Wallstedt take the starting job in Minnesota?

Is there a goaltending controversy brewing in the State of Hockey? Though things have been rough in the early going for the Minnesota Wild, a team that has been playing well below expectations, there has been a slight bump in optimism over the past weekend, thanks to a couple of solid starts from netminder Jesper Wallstedt.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / November 10

The improved play of their netminders has sparked the Minnesota Wild

Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt have been solid in net

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-0 Win Over the Flames

The Minnesota Wild returned home on Sunday evening, Nov. 9, to face the Calgary Flames after a quick back-to-back on the road that ended in a split. The Wild looked to keep building off the added boost to their roster from the return of Mats Zuccarello during their quick road trip.

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Jesper Wallstedt News / Bring Me The News / November 10

Wild stay hot with shutout win behind 22-year-old Jesper Wallstedt

Jesper Wallstedt played his best game as a pro as the Minnesota Wild shut out the Calgary Flames 2-0 Sunday night in St. Paul. Wallstedt made 36 saves, some of them spectacular, to shut the door on the Flames.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Wild’s Wallstedt Earns Shutout in 2-0 Win Over Flames

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Calgary Flames on Sunday evening, Nov. 9, to begin a five-game homestand. The Wild had Mats Zuccarello back in the lineup as he rejoined the roster on their recent road trip, but were still without Zach Bogosian and Nico Sturm.

Jesper Wallstedt News / Field Level Media / November 9

Jesper Wallstedt stops all 36 shots as Wild blank Flames

Matt Boldy had a goal and an assist, Jesper Wallstedt stopped all 36 shots he faced, and the Minnesota Wild posted a 2-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday night in St.

Marcus Johansson News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Wild’s Marcus Johansson to play 1,000th NHL game

A longtime offensive weapon is reaching a milestone on Sunday. When the Minnesota Wild take to the ice against the Calgary Flames, Wild forward Marcus Johansson will be appearing in the 1,000th game of his NHL career.

Mats Zuccarello News / Field Level Media / November 8

Mats Zuccarello makes home season debut as Wild face Flames

Mats Zuccarello is thrilled to be back with the Minnesota Wild. A lower-body injury prevented Zuccarello from seeing the ice for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello combine for dazzling goal vs. Islanders

The Minnesota Wild made Kirill Kaprizov the highest-paid player in NHL history before the season began. Kaprizov has proven to be an invaluable part of the franchise since joining.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Wild Hold Onto Lead, Take Down Islanders 5-2

The Minnesota Wild faced the New York Islanders on the road on Friday evening, Nov. 7. The Wild were on the second half of a back-to-back while the Islanders were on the first half.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / November 7

Kirill Kaprizov's 2-point game guides Wild past Islanders

Kirill Kaprizov produced a goal and an assist Friday night as the Minnesota Wild defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 in Elmont, N.Y. Vincent Hinostroza, Danila Yurov, Brock Faber and Marco Rossi also scored for the Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / November 7

Wild beat Islanders in Zuccarello's return

Matts Zuccarello returned to the lineup for the first time this season, and Minnesota delivered one of its most complete performances in a 5-2 win over the Islanders on the road on Friday night.

Mats Zuccarello News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 7

Wild's Mats Zuccarello set to make season debut earlier than anticipated

The Wild announced they’ve activated winger Mats Zuccarello from injured reserve.

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Mats Zuccarello News / Bring Me The News / November 7

Minnesota Wild activate key forward from IR for season debut Friday

The Wild are getting a key reinforcement at a time when they desperately need it. Veteran winger Mats Zuccarello has been activated off of injured reserve and is set to make his season debut in Friday night's road game against the New York Islanders.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Wild rumors: Minnesota looking to upgrade forward group amid struggles

This is not at all the kind of start the Minnesota Wild envisioned in 2025-26 after making Kirill Kaprizov the highest-paid player in NHL history over the summer.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 5

Was Marcus Johansson Actually Going to Score on Justus Annunen?

There was more controversy in the NHL on Tuesday night. No, it did not involve goalie interference. This time, the controversy surrounded a goal scored by Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson into the boards, not the net, in overtime against the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 5

Controversial Goal Lifts Wild to Dramatic Victory Over Predators

When Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson scored with 1:22 left in overtime to beat the Nashville Predators 3-2, the crowd at Bridgestone Arena erupted with disgust.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Wild’s Odd OT Winner Against Predators Sparks Unusal Debate

The Minnesota Wild’s overtime win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night may go down as one of the most controversial finishes of the young NHL season.

Minnesota Wild News / Athlon Sports / November 5

NHL Game Ends with Controversial Wild Goal

The Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators ended regulation tied 2–2 after a dramatic equalizer by Steven Stamkos with 0.3 seconds remaining. In overtime, however, a controversial finish took center stage and grabbed all the headlines.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Wild believed to be looking to add a middle-six forward

Heading into last offseason, there was an expectation that the Minnesota Wild would be busy with much more salary cap space at their disposal. Instead, their spending was relatively tempered, headlined by the additions of winger Vladimir Tarasenko and center Nico Sturm.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.

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Zach Bogosian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Wild place Zach Bogosian on IR

The Wild announced they’ve placed defenseman Zach Bogosian on injured reserve, retroactive to Oct. 17. His roster spot will go to forward Hunter Haight, who’s been recalled from AHL Iowa in the corresponding move.