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Wild can't overcome red-hot goaltender in frustrating loss to Flames

Wild can't overcome red-hot goaltender in frustrating loss to Flames

The Wild ran into a red-hot goaltender on Thursday night in Calgary, which resulted in a frustrating 2-1 loss. Minnesota added captain Jared Spurgeon back to the lineup on Thursday, but rising forward Maxim Shabanov was a late scratch with an upper-body injury.

Jared Spurgeon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22
Minnesota Wild Activate Jared Spurgeon

Minnesota Wild Activate Jared Spurgeon

The Minnesota Wild announced today that captain Jared Spurgeon has been activated off of injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the Wild have reassigned defenseman Carson Lambos to their AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 22
Wild’s Jared Spurgeon returns after four-game absence

Wild’s Jared Spurgeon returns after four-game absence

Positive news for the Minnesota Wild as they continue their road trip through Western Canada. The team activated captain Jared Spurgeon from injured reserve, making him available to be in the lineup on Thursday night, when the Wild visit the Calgary Flames.

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Wild's top line likely to test Flames at both ends

Wild's top line likely to test Flames at both ends

The Minnesota Wild's top line is known for its offense. Yet the trio of Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek takes at least as much pride in its defense.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 21
Kaprizov, Hughes leading the charge for the Wild

Kaprizov, Hughes leading the charge for the Wild

The Minnesota Wild picked up another point on Tuesday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers, and, unsurprisingly, the dynamic duo of Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes led the way.

NHL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 21

Hot mic picks up derogatory slur during Wild-Oilers broadcast

A derogatory slur was heard during the Wild+ broadcast of Tuesday night’s game between the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers. It happened with 11:34 left in the second period.

Dylan Larkin News / Bring Me The Sports / October 20
Top Wild insider thinks Dylan Larkin trade will 'happen soon'

Top Wild insider thinks Dylan Larkin trade will 'happen soon'

John Buccigross saying last Friday that a Dylan Larkin trade might be less than two weeks away fits the latest rumor from Wild insider Michael Russo, who appeared on a Twin Cities radio station on Tuesday with the latest in the rumor mill.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20
Wild Activate Nico Sturm; Reassign Hunter Haight

Wild Activate Nico Sturm; Reassign Hunter Haight

According to a team announcement, the Minnesota Wild have activated bottom-six forward Nico Sturm from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Wild reassigned forward Hunter Haight to the AHL’s Iowa Wild.

Minnesota Wild News / Bring Me The Sports / October 20
Is Danila Yurov's early breakout giving Wild some pause in Larkin pursuit?

Is Danila Yurov's early breakout giving Wild some pause in Larkin pursuit?

Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild have been in hot pursuit of Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin for months, dating back to Larkin’s initial trade request in early June.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20
Wild coach John Hynes reveals how much longer Filip Gustavsson will be out

Wild coach John Hynes reveals how much longer Filip Gustavsson will be out

The Minnesota Wild are off to a terrific start in 2026-27, going 6-2-1 and sitting in second place in the Central Division. Jesper Wallstedt has been a catalyst, starting eight of nine games and posting a sparkling 1.99 goals-against average and .922 save percentage.

Filip Gustavsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19
Filip Gustavsson To Miss At Least One More Month

Filip Gustavsson To Miss At Least One More Month

When Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson underwent offseason hip surgery, there was no clear timetable for his return.  It appears there now is one as head coach John Hynes told reporters this weekend including Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press that it will be at least another month before the netminder returns.

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Kirill Kaprizov News / Bring Me The Sports / October 19
Kaprizov leading NHL goal race after dominant week for Wild

Kaprizov leading NHL goal race after dominant week for Wild

Kirill Kaprizov’s goal a little over three minutes into the second period on Sunday proved enough for the Wild to secure their sixth win of the season.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 19
Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Problems, Top Line Shines & Solid Defense

Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Problems, Top Line Shines & Solid Defense

After spending a bit of time on the road, the Wild were able to get in some games on their home ice this past week. They had a good start to the week as they took down the Vegas Golden Knights in dominating fashion, 4-2, on Monday night, Oct.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Win Over the Blue Jackets

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Win Over the Blue Jackets

The Minnesota Wild played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on their Hockey Fights Cancer night, Sunday evening, Oct. 18; it was also their final home game before another road trip.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Field Level Media / October 18
Kirill Kaprizov nets 10th goal in 9 games, pacing Wild past Blue Jackets

Kirill Kaprizov nets 10th goal in 9 games, pacing Wild past Blue Jackets

Kirill Kaprizov joined some elite company on Sunday with his goal that helped the Minnesota Wild edge the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in St. Paul, Minn. Kaprizov continued to live up to his eight-year, $136 million contract by scoring a power-play goal in the second period that broke a 1-1 tie.

Kirill Kaprizov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 18
Kirill Kaprizov breaks Wild record as hot start continues

Kirill Kaprizov breaks Wild record as hot start continues

The Minnesota Wild are looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. Minnesota won a playoff series last season following their blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes last December.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / October 17
NHL Rumors: What Will the Minnesota Wild Pay Jesper Wallstedt?

NHL Rumors: What Will the Minnesota Wild Pay Jesper Wallstedt?

While attention is on Quinn Hughes and his looming decision on his next contract, goaltender Jesper Wallstedt is quietly pursuing his next contract. Wallstedt is in the final year of his deal and carries a $2.2 million cap hit.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / October 17
The Wild’s 'Superline' has a tough lineup decision when their injured players return

The Wild’s 'Superline' has a tough lineup decision when their injured players return

The Minnesota Wild are navigating an injury crisis during the first week of the season and it has required more out of their star players. With Brock Faber sidelined due to a fractured skull and six other players out against the St.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16
Wild might come to regret massive Quinn Hughes trade decision

Wild might come to regret massive Quinn Hughes trade decision

Minnesota gave up a king’s ransom for Quinn Hughes, and according to The Athletic’s Harman Dayal, the Wild may soon have to decide whether that gamble is paying off.

Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / October 15
Wild ride Matt Boldy’s hat trick to win over Blues

Wild ride Matt Boldy’s hat trick to win over Blues

Matt Boldy scored his fifth career hat trick and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild held off the St. Louis Blues 5-4 Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 14
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Jets

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Jets

The Minnesota Wild were right back on the road for the second half of their recent home/road back-to-back when they faced the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday evening, Oct.

Nico Sturm News / Athlon Sports / October 13
Wild Coach, Players Sound Alarm After Nico Sturm's Head Injury Ends in Hospital

Wild Coach, Players Sound Alarm After Nico Sturm's Head Injury Ends in Hospital

The Minnesota Wild’s 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday was overshadowed by another frightening head injury, this time involving forward Nico Sturm.

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