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The Minnesota Wild had a very busy past week as they had four games, all at home and with a snowstorm right in the middle of their back-to-back over the weekend.

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3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 3-2 Loss to the Maple Leafs

The Minnesota Wild ended their home back-to-back on Sunday evening, Mar. 15 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite a snowstorm that tried to stop the Maple Leafs from arriving, they were able to make it and the game went on.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 15

Wild's comeback attempt falls short in uninspiring home loss to Leafs

The Wild found some life for a moment in the third period, but their three-goal deficit proved too big to climb out of on Sunday night. Former Gophers star Matthew Knies sealed a 4-2 Toronto Maple Leafs win at Grand Casino Arena with a late empty-net goal.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / March 15

Wild entertaining changes ahead of game vs. Leafs

Some changes could be on the way for the Minnesota Wild. The past week has included only one victory in four games (1-1-2) for Minnesota. The team will try to get back on track Sunday evening when the Wild face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Saint Paul, Minn.

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NHL News / Bring Me The News / March 14

Wild’s game against Maple Leafs at risk from winter storm

There's a huge snowstorm expected to roll into Minnesota over the weekend. It could impact the Wild's home game on Sunday against the Maple Leafs, according to Wild insider Michael Russo.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Insider Thinks Minnesota Hinting a Run at Maple Leafs’ Superstar

He can’t say anything official without risking tampering, but insiders like Elliotte Friedman believe that Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin knows exactly what he’s doing when he talks about Auston Matthews.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Is Quinn Hughes becoming the favorite for the Norris Trophy this season?

Once again, Quinn Hughes is looking like one of the best defensemen in the NHL.

Wild’s Quinn Hughes becomes first defenseman with 60 assists in 60 games since 1993

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 13

Wild D Quinn Hughes’ 60th assist marks NHL first since Paul Coffey

The Minnesota Wild lost to the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, in a shootout on Friday. Still, Minnesota is firmly in the third spot in the Central Division and prepared for a playoff run.

Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / March 13

Quinn Hughes Makes History in Wild's Loss to Flyers

In a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes earned his 60th assist this season. This is Hughes' fifth season in his professional career tallying at least 60 assists.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Wild’s Quinn Hughes becomes first defenseman with 60 assists in 60 games since 1993

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes racked up another impressive achievement in his young career with a pair of assists in Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 12

Rising Flyers trim wild-card deficit, top Wild in shootout

Travis Konecny scored the winning goal in the shootout round to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 12

Kirill Kaprizov stepping up as Wild take aim at Flyers

Many teams in the NHL might need to choose between goal scoring from their top stars or from their depth players. The Minnesota Wild have enjoyed both heading into their game on Thursdayt against the Philadelphia Flyers in Saint Paul, Minn.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 11

Wild could revisit Jesper Wallstedt trade this summer

The Minnesota Wild made a couple of small additions ahead of Friday’s NHL Trade deadline, reuniting the Foligno brothers while also bringing Bobby Brink, Michael McCarron and Jeff Petry to the State of Hockey.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / March 10

Backed by Wild offense, Filip Gustavsson blanks Mammoth

Bobby Brink scored his first goal as a member of the Minnesota Wild to help his new team cruise to a 5-0 win over the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

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Minnesota Wild News / The Lead / March 10

Wild Counting on Trade Deadline Veteran Moves to Adapt Quickly

As the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline approached, the Minnesota Wild prioritized experience over making a splash. Instead of chasing a blockbuster move, the team focused on strengthening its depth.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Wild Could Cement Playoff Spot with Win in Final Game vs. Mammoth

The Minnesota Wild have spent most of the season in playoff territory, and their matchup against the Utah Mammoth offers a chance to tighten their grip on third place in the Central Division.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 9

Wild’s biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

The Minnesota Wild made one mistake at the trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean Bill Guerin’s plan was a disaster. In fact, if it wasn’t for the Colorado Avalanche’s late acquisition of Nazem Kadri, Guerin’s team might’ve been on ClutchPoints’ list of deadline winners.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

How far can the Wild go in the playoffs?

The Minnesota Wild got off to a strong start this season, and general manager Bill Guerin solidified them as contenders when he landed superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Wild Bring In Exciting Players at 2026 Trade Deadline

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Minnesota Wild were fairly active, just not in the way everyone expected. On deadline day, Friday, Mar.

Vinnie Hinostroza News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Panthers To Acquire Vinnie Hinostroza From Wild

The Panthers are acquiring winger Vinnie Hinostroza from the Wild for future considerations, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. It clears a bit of a forward logjam for Minnesota, which has already acquired Bobby Brink and Nick Foligno in separate deals this morning.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The News / March 5

Lights go out in middle of Minnesota boys' hockey tourney game

It was a wild scene when the lights went out inside Grand Casino Arena during the third period of Thursday's boys' high school hockey state tournament game between Minnetonka and Gentry Academy.