The Wild will face Vegas in the first round, after a goal by Joel Eriksson Ek with 22 seconds left in regulation guaranteed the team's return to the playoffs after a one-year hiatus.
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Wild crash against Flames, shunt their playoff prospects into shaky territory
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After two seasons as a college star, Zeev Buium is set to turn pro, and soon.
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Souhan: Kirill Kaprizov’s return gives hope to the Wild future
With Kaprizov leading the way, the Wild are a threat to anyone in the Western Conference playoffs — which is why the team can’t let him leave in free agency.
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanApril 11, 2025
As Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury nears retirement, he’s soaking in every moment
Wednesday’s victory was marked by family moments as Fleury got the start in a home victory.
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Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov return from injuries to combine for six goals in Wild's 8-7 OT victory over Sharks
Joel Eriksson Ek scored four goals and Kirill Kaprizov added two more, including the game-winner in overtime, as Minnesota moved closer to locking up a playoff berth.
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Neal: Like Faber before him, prospect Buium could give Wild a late-season lift
Defenseman Zeev Buium is playing with Denver as it tries to defend its NCAA title, but he might soon be helping the Wild.
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal III
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal IIIApril 10, 2025
Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, 2009 Stanley Cup-winning GM with Pittsburgh, dies at age 62
Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins when they won the Stanley Cup in 2009, has died. He was 62.
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Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek should return to Wild lineup Wednesday night
The two injured stars were activated before the game against the San Jose Sharks.
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Get a clue: Trapped Wild players find off-ice challenge in trying to solve escape rooms
Defensemen Jake Middleton and Jared Spurgeon spearhead the group, which sometimes includes the players' families, and they enjoy the competition against the clock and the camaraderie of working together to get out.
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Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is Wild’s nominee for Masterton Trophy
In his final season, the future Hall of Famer is a finalist for a coveted NHL honor.
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