Minnesota Wild

Complete coverage of the Minnesota Wild and the NHL featuring players Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Latest MN Wild scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Sports
March 15, 2023
Whitecaps defender Sydney Baldwin took a shot during practice at Richfield Ice Arena.

Whitecaps enter playoff series vs. Boston needing a reset

The Whitecaps finished the regular season fourth in the Premier Hockey Federation, playing better on the road than at home.
Randball
March 15, 2023
A Bally Sports logo is in the dugout during a spring training baseball game.

Diamond Sports bankruptcy: 3 things for Minnesota sports fans to know

Even if Tuesday's bankruptcy filing wasn't a surprise, it underscores just how much change is on the horizon for local sports TV broadcasts.
Wild
March 14, 2023
Sammy Walker, a former Gophers player, was called up from Iowa on Thursday and will slot into the Wild lineup on Wednesday.

Wild gameday: Blues out of playoff race as Wild ends road trip in St. Louis

Marcus Foligno suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday against the Coyotes and will sit out Wednesday.
Wild
March 13, 2023
Wild winger Mats Zuccarello found a second to question a referee on Sunday during the Wild’s 5-4 overtime loss to Arizona in Tempe.

Through changes and injury, Wild keeps points streak alive

The 10-0-3 run is tied for best in franchise history after an overtime loss Sunday in Arizona.
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March 13, 2023
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrates with center Sam Steel after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes in the first period d

Wild fall in overtime to Coyotes after tying team-record point streak

The Wild point streak reached 13 games, but Arizona used goals from Clayton Keller to tie the game in the third and win it in overtime.
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March 12, 2023

Wild-Arizona game recap

A quick look at Sunday night's game.
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March 12, 2023
San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (48) scores a goal against Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the third period of an NHL hocke

What's goalie interference? After recent calls, the Wild have no idea

Wild coach Dean Evason said he's still seeking clarification on a call made in Saturday's game against San Jose.
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March 12, 2023
Clayton Keller, center, celebrated a goal Tuesday with Arizona teammates Connor Mackey (12) and  Barrett Hayton in a victory over the visiting Blues.

Wild gameday: Coyotes were in sell mode at the NHL trade deadline

Arizona dealt five players as it continues to rebuild while playing in a college rink.
Wild
March 11, 2023
Kirill Kaprizov will miss three to four weeks with a lower-body injury.

Wild optimistically move on without Kirill Kaprizov

The team's leading scorer is out because of an injury, but linemate Mats Zuccarello said, "That's part of hockey."
Wild
March 10, 2023
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson is headed toward a 100-point season.

Struggling Sharks have two wins over Wild heading into last matchup of season

San Jose defenseman Erik Karlsson is shooting to become the first NHL defenseman in the 21st century to get 100 points.
Sports
March 10, 2023
Wild, Wolves take vastly different approach to injury status of stars

Wild, Wolves take vastly different approach to injury status of stars

Daily Delivery host Michael Rand on how the Wild and Wolves updated fans on injuries to Kirill Kaprizov and Karl-Anthony Towns. Plus Kent Youngblood on Gophers women's basketball after Lindsay Whalen and Randy Johnson on Gophers men's hockey and football.
Wild
March 10, 2023
Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov (shown vs. Calgary on Tuesday) will miss three to four weeks because of a lower-body injury.

Kaprizov's injury, three-to-four week absence, will shuffle Wild's offense

The record-setting All-Star winger has a lower-body injury after an awkward check in Wednesday's game. Sammy Walker was called up from Iowa.
Wild
March 9, 2023
North Stars owner Norm Green and his dogs Charles and Rupert. 1991

Souhan: North Stars' move to Dallas created 'no losers'

The 30th anniversary of the NHL team's departure is a reminder of the North Stars' flaws and the favorable reception they received in Texas.
Wild
March 9, 2023
Wild hockey story lines: A victory, an injury and a mystery

Wild hockey story lines: A victory, an injury and a mystery

The Wild's win over Winnipeg was overshadowed by an injury to star Kirill Kaprizov and the team calling off plans to wear Pride Night warm-up jerseys without saying why. Also, La Velle E. Neal III visits with host Michael Rand.
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March 9, 2023
Pedestrians crossed the street in front of the Xcel Energy Center in May, where the Minnesota Wild were scheduled to have a home game before the NHL p

Wild cancel plan to wear Pride Night warm-up jerseys; no reason given

The team had a Pride Night ticket package for Tuesday's game against Calgary. It originally planned for players to wear special pregame jerseys that would later be auctioned.
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March 9, 2023
The Wild's Mats Zuccarello and Ryan Hartman celebrate Hartman's goal against Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck during the second period Wednesday

Kaprizov leaves injured, Wild beat Winnipeg to reach top of Central Division

Jets defenseman Logan Stanley collided with Kirill Kaprizov, with the 6-7, 228-pounder collapsing his weight on the Wild star. He did not play the rest of the game.
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March 8, 2023

Wednesday's Wild-Winnipeg game recap

Marcus Foligno had a goal, assist and a team-high four hits in the Wild's victory over the Jets.
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March 8, 2023
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) attemps a shot against Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the first period of an NHL

Wild lose in shootout after overtime goal by Spurgeon disallowed

Video review disallowed Jared Spurgeon's apparent game-ender and then Calgary came back to win a shootout that extended into an extra shot.
Photography
March 7, 2023

Gallery: Wild fall to Flames 1-0 in overtime shootout

The Wild and Flames were scoreless through 65 minutes, before Calgary's Tyler Toffoli scored the game-winner in the shootout on Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center.
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March 7, 2023

Tuesday's Wild-Calgary game recap

A quick look back at Tuesday night's game at Xcel Energy Cente.