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Wild's reloaded top line comes with a coattail: A second line that meshes nicely
The group of Marcus Johansson, Marco Rossi and Ryan Hartman produced the first goal and the game-winner vs. the St. Louis Blues.
Wild return to the friendly road, roll past the Blues
Minnesota added to its NHL-leading success in away games, lifted by two third-period goals by Kirill Kaprizov and one by Jonas Brodin.
Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin return to Wild lineup
A three-game road swing begins Tuesday night in St. Louis, then the team heads to Canada.
Amid the gloom of the Wild's loss to Dallas is a gleam
Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov issued a reminder of how well they work together, and they are two-thirds of a line that could be made whole soon by the return of Joel Eriksson Ek.
Absent key players, Wild fail Central Division test with loss to Dallas
Dallas beat Minnesota for the seventh straight time, spoiling the Wild's chance to show its success this season is valid.
For the Wild, the Central is central indeed
Saturday's game against Dallas presents an opportunity to indicate the team won't repeat the flop in division games that wrecked last season.
Wild winger Mats Zuccarello will be out 3-4 weeks after surgery
The veteran forward was injured when hit with a shot during Thursday's victory over Montreal.
Wild's victory over Montreal comes at a cost: Injuries to two key players
The Wild head toward a big game against Dallas with one of the NHL's best records but also with health concerns after Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello exited injured.
Wild have one of NHL's best records emerging from break
After four days off, Wild will play Canadiens on Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild face Montreal team fresh out of slump
Montreal forward Caufield tied for NHL lead with 12 goals.
Wild's Boldy displays again his penchant for scoring important goals
The winger helped the team snag a point by scoring against Chicago when nobody else could. He's also had four game-winners this season, leading the NHL.
Wild fall to Blackhawks in OT but emerge thrilled to grab a point with an energetic finish
The effects of Minnesota's difficult schedule — five games in eight days — showed in their out-of-sync play. The energy returned after coach John Hynes tinkered with lines.
Wild have one of the NHL's best records thanks to road success
Kirill Kaprizov is the league's leading scorer, a major part of the equation that has the Wild 7-1-1 away from the X.
Wild-Blackhawks game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
After wins in San Jose and Anaheim, the Wild is looking to sweep the three-game road trip.
Kaprizov lands atop NHL scoring list as the Wild defeat Anaheim
Three more points, on two goals and an assist, elevated Minnesota's star to the league's peak.
Kaprizov, stitched up and missing a tooth, piles up points in Wild victory over San Jose
Kirill Kaprizov had three assists after going two games without much offense and taking a cut to the face.
Wild-Ducks game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
While the Wild tangled with San Jose on Thursday, Anaheim, on a three-game losing streak, rested.
Milne rewarded for strong start to season with first promotion to Wild
The 22-year-old did not make his NHL debut at San Jose, but the 2022 third-round pick has consistently produced when he's played at Iowa.
Wild's muted power play comes back to bite them this time
The Wild went 0-for-4 against Los Angeles and have failed to score in their past 14 power-play opportunities.
Wild calls up rookie forward Milne before game with Sharks
As the Wild head to the West Coast, they'll add rookie forward Michael Milne, who has yet to play in the NHL.
Former teammate Fiala, Kings cool Wild's hot start; Kaprizov struck in face by puck
Kevin Fiala scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, and the momentum was all Kings for the rest of the game. Kirill Kaprizov was injured in the second period but returned for the third despite a fat lip.
Kaprizov, streaking Wild take on struggling Kings
The Wild are off to one of the best starts in franchise history, and Kirill Kaprizov is tied for the NHL scoring lead.
Different style, same result as Wild keep winning
Coach John Hynes credited his team's attention to detail after Sunday's 2-1 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs.
Wild keep rolling by sinking the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime
Matt Boldy broke away for the winning goal, proving that Minnesota can even win when Kirill Kaprizov doesn't get a point.
For the Wild, 'very imperfect' victories form a satisfying trend
Problems that might have led to a loss in the past are merely complications that the team is overcoming this season, as was true again Friday against Tampa Bay.
Wild-Maple Leafs game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
Toronto swept the Wild last season, winning 7-4 at home and 4-3 in overtime when the two teams faced off in Stockholm.
Kaprizov's two late goals make certain the Wild overcome Tampa Bay
The Minnesota star scored a third-period goal that became the game-winner, and he put in another after that for comfort.
Once a slow starter, Wild's Kaprizov is on a scoring tear
Winger Kirill Kaprizov has been held without a point in only one game this season, and his current streak of six multipoint games is already a career high.
Wild prepares to face suddenly red-hot Lightning
Since losing 4-2 to the Wild last Thursday, Tampa Bay has won three in a row over Washington, Nashville and Colorado.
Wild's seven-game road trip was a roaring success
Five victories away from the X included Kirill Kaprizov tying for the NHL scoring lead and, of course, a goalie goal.
Wild beat Penguins 5-3 as Fleury gets sendoff from Pittsburgh
In his 100th game with the Wild, Marc-Andre Fleury, who will retire after the season, made 26 saves against the team with which he won three Stanley Cups.
Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has great memories, and is still quite a jokester
One of the NHL's all-time great netminders is on his retirement tour but is still a valuable weapon for what he hopes is a playoff team.
Wild-Penguins game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
Pittsburgh has lost five games in a row as the Wild play the final game of a seven-game road trip.
Wild's win streak ends with 7-5 loss in Philadelphia
The Wild looked primed for a late comeback, but Flyers' Rasmus Ristolainen and an empty-net goal broke the tie.
Wild's hot start is one for record books
The Wild looks more settled in coach John Hynes' system, and they take a 5-0-2 record into Saturday's noon game at Philadelphia.
Wild look to continue hot streak with afternoon game vs. slow-starting Flyers
Philadelphia is as cold as the Wild are hot. The Flyers are 1-5-1 with four straight losses in regulation.
Wild rally to beat Lightning 4-2 for fourth consecutive victory
The Wild fell behind for the first time this season, but they still haven't lost in regulation, and their seven-game point streak is their longest to open a season since 2008.
Kaprizov to Zuccarello and not vice versa? It's working for the Wild in searing start.
Helped by that role reversal, Minnesota defeated defending NHL champ Florida and is testing the limits of history after playing 360 minutes this season without trailing.
Wild-Lightning game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, key players
Marc-Andre Fleury expected to start in goal for the Wild as he heads toward another milestone.
Wild accelerate already fast start, overpowering defending champion Florida
Two first-period goals assured they stayed ahead of the Panthers, meaning the team is only the second in history to play 360 minutes into a season without trailing.
Wild-Panthers preview: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
Florida winger Sam Reinhart has the hot scoring hand for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Blue-liners? More like black-and-blue liners as Wild defenders amass shot blocks
Jonas Brodin alone has racked up 16 blocks in the Wild's first five games, helping the team roll to its 3-0-2 start to the season.
Wild revel in 300 consecutive minutes without trailing, a run bested only four times in NHL history
The team ran up the total with a victory Saturday at Columbus. Minnesota's five-game point streak to open the season is its best such roll since 2008.
Wild roll to victory, but not quite a shutout, against Columbus Blue Jackets
Filip Gustavsson held Columbus scoreless until late in the third period, and the Wild reached record level with its season-starting stretch of 300 minutes without trailing.
Injury-riddled Wild, Blue Jackets face off in Columbus
Neither team is at full strength, but ex-Wild coach Dean Evason has previewed a high-scoring system with Columbus.
Injury issues pestering Wild, but Eriksson Ek is back after surgery
Center Joel Eriksson Ek will wear a full-face shield after having his nose broken Saturday; captain Jared Spurgeon remains sidelined.
'Gustavsson scores!' Wild goalie takes his shot and makes most of it
Filip Gustavsson had the perfect setup to put the puck in the net Tuesday night against the Blues.
Gustavsson scores Wild's first goalie goal in victory over Blues
The Wild scored on the power play, shorthanded and even strength before Filip Gustavsson made history in the closing moments and an empty Blues net.
In flashback to 2023-24, injuries and irritants pile up on Wild. Update: It doesn't have to play out now as it did then.
The Wild, it appears, aren't as hurt as they were a year ago, though Joel Eriksson Ek and Jared Spurgeon missed Sunday's overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Wild-Blues game preview: Radio-TV information, injury report, key players
Former Wild defenseman Ryan Suter is now with St. Louis, which is making its home debut.
Wild exit Winnipeg with a point after overtime loss to the Jets
The Wild arrived hurting after Joel Eriksson Ek suffered a broken nose and Jared Spurgeon a lower-body injury Saturday.
Wild players accept fate, and an official's apology, after loss to Kraken
Ryan Hartman: "It's not like you can go back in time and change stuff. Nobody's going to feel sorry for us getting a bad call."
Wild fall to Kraken in shootout after breaks go the other way in regulation
The Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek exited injured, a peculiar call led to a Seattle power play and a bounce off a skate produced a goal in the Kraken's victory.
Wild-Jets game preview: Television-radio information, injury report
The Winnipeg Jets are 2-0 and rolling behind center Mark Scheifele's three goals.
Minnesota Wild keeps goalies on the move as the team juggles three
Filip Gustavsson stood out in the season-opening victory over Columbus, while Jesper Wallstedt endured a short trip to the minors. Both practiced with the Wild on Friday, as did Marc-Andre Fleury, in preparation for Saturday's game against Seattle.
Wild-Kraken: Broadcast information, injury report and statistics
Former Wild assistant coach returns to the Xcel Energy Center in his new role with Seattle.
After sitting out the preseason, Boldy stands out in the opener
Matt Boldy scored the Wild's first goal of the game and of the 2024-25 season and also had two assists.
Boldy inspires Wild's season-opening victory over Columbus
Matt Boldy scored the 2024-25 season's first goal for the Wild in the first period, and Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zucarello added goals.
Blue Jackets-Wild game preview: Who's that familiar face behind the Columbus bench?
Former Wild coach Dean Evason is now leading Columbus, and the Blue Jackets are mourning the death of star winger Johnny Gaudreau.
Five steps for the Wild to return to the NHL playoffs
A slow start last season started the team on a roller coaster that ended with no postseason berth.
Why worry? Kirill Kaprizov is in the prime of his career, and the Wild have him
All-Star winger Kirill Kaprizov from Russia is adapting to the NHL and to America, and winning fans along the way.
Kaprizov's most memorable Wild goals
Over four seasons with the Wild, All-Star winger Kirill Kaprizov has 160 goals. Here are some of the best.
Wild forward Yakov Trenin should help team's penalty kill
A compatriot of Kirill Kaprizov, Trenin has a well-earned reputation of being "tough to play against."
Wild's Brock Faber can go from Clark Kent to Superman in a hurry
The young defenseman prefers wearing glasses, but when he takes them off, he's a rising star in the NHL.
Wallstedt, Ohgren will make Wild's season-opening roster
Goalie Jesper Wallstedt got a two-year contract extension Monday while Liam Ohgren made the team as a 20-year-old,
Wild trim roster by two with regular season approaching
Daemon Hunt was assigned to Iowa and Ben Jones was placed on waivers, leaving the Wild roster at 27 with four of those players injured.
Fleury returns to net as Wild close preseason slate at Chicago
Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury donned a disguise and joined the ice crew for Tuesday's preseason game but was back in the team's final tuneup before the season begins.
After injury-plagued seasons, Marcus Foligno back to 100% for Wild
The veteran winger's absence also hurt in the team in the dressing room, as he is a vocal leader and alternate captain.
He's back: Wild captain Jared Spurgeon returns after nine months on the shelf
The veteran defenseman played in only 16 games last season, and his team missed the playoffs without his leadership.
Wild owner Leipold expects a playoff berth before Parise, Suter buyout relief arrives
July 1 will "be like Christmas," in Craig Leipold's eyes, when the $15 million penalty drops to $1.7 million and the Wild will be able to more actively pursue free agents.
Gaudreau returns to Wild revitalized, excited for season
Forward and new father Frederick Gaudreau needed a reset after a 2023-24 season in which he scored only five goals while starting a five-year, $10.5 million contract.
Wild hopefuls look to make their mark this preseason
Not everyone among the prized prospects, young professionals and depth veterans can make the final roster, but they are hoping to make the decisions tough on Wild management.
Wild giving Lauko his chance to rebrand
Jakub Lauko, a draft weekend acquisition from Boston, is looking to show he's more than a gritty depth player.
Wild forward Boyd is back home after pro hockey odyssey
Former Gophers standout Travis Boyd is trying to make the Wild after playing for the Coyotes last season.
Drive time: Wild center Marat Khusnutdinov ready to step up after quick introduction to NHL
The former KHL standout get a brief orientation to Minnesota last season, but was in the state most of the summer to get ready for training camp.
