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The Minnesota Wild were founded as an expansion franchise on June 25, 1997, but did not start play until the 2000–01 season. The new team was the first in Minnesota following the Minnesota North Stars’ relocation to Dallas in 1993. The Wild struggled early on with only three playoff appearances in their first 11 seasons. However, the 2012-13 season started a stretch of success that resulted in nine playoff trips in their next 10 seasons. Despite that success, though, they have only made it past the second round once in franchise history. 

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Wild, Bruins
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid was on the ice for a very optional skate for the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. Is that good news for the team when it comes to his recent injury? Meanwhile, are the Minnesota Wild prepping for what they know is going to be a very large contract extension offer to Kirill Kaprizov? Finally, is there an issue in Boston between head coach Jim Montgomery and forward David Pastrnak? McDavid is Skating Again with the Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are set to play the New Jersey Devils on Monday night after the Oilers picked…

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Win Over the Maple Leafs
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The Minnesota Wild were on game two of their three-game homestand when they played host to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday evening, Nov. 3. As the season continues, some games will be more of a test to see what this team can do, and this was one of those games. It was a close physical battle that showcased the talented players on both teams. The roster remained the same from their game Friday evening, Nov. 1, against the Tampa Bay Lighting. Even Jake Middleton was in the lineup after his wife gave birth to a baby girl the night…

Wild Take Down Maple Leafs in OT With Strong Defensive Effort
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The Minnesota Wild hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, November 3, for an early evening matchup. Filip Gustavsson was in net for his second straight game, and the lineup remained unchanged from their previous game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. There was a lot of end-to-end action for these two teams, with ample scoring chances and plenty of physicality.  The Wild came up big in overtime after a miscue nearly led to a Maple Leafs breakaway. The Wild’s defense made it in time to turn the play around, and Matt Boldy scored to win the game 2-1. The Wild…

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What year were the Minnesota Wild founded?

The Minnesota Wild were founded as an expansion franchise on June 25, 1997, but did not start play until the 2000–01 season. 

When did the Minnesota Wild play their first game?

The Wild played their first game on Oct. 6, 2000, against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, which they lost 3-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Minnesota Wild?

John Hynes is the current head coach for the Minnesota Wild.