Minnesota Wild News & Opinion

Stars Survive Wild – Bishop Injured

The Canadian Press | March 15, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Radek Faksa, Roope Hintz and Joel L’Esperance scored for Dallas in a span of 2:22 early in the second period, and the Stars hung on for a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild after goalie Ben Bishop was hurt Thursday night.
Anton Khudobin …

Sharks Shutout Wild – Jones Continues Hot Streak

The Canadian Press | March 12, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Martin Jones made 24 saves to continue his hot streak and lead the San Jose Sharks to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.
Barclay Goodrow, Tomas Hertl and Logan Couture scored for the Sharks, who won their fifth str…

Wild Down Lightning – Dubnyk Gets Shutout

The Canadian Press | March 8, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. — Jason Zucker scored all three of Minnesota’s goals for his first career hat trick, Devan Dubnyk made 25 saves for his second shutout of the season and the Wild beat Tampa Bay 3-0 on Thursday night to deny the Lightning a chance to become …

Predators Beat Wild – Johansen Gets SO Winner

The Canadian Press | March 6, 2019

NASHVILLE — Ryan Johansen scored the lone goal in a shootout and the Nashville Predators beat Minnesota 5-4 on Tuesday for their second win against the Wild in three nights.
Johansen also got the game-winner in the fourth round of a shootout Sunday whe…

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Wild, NHL GM Meetings, More

Jim Parsons | March 4, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Islanders negotiations with some of their own internal unrestricted free agents, the Minnesota Wild addressed their fans to make sure they…

Predators Beat Wild – Johansen With Shootout Winner

The Canadian Press | March 4, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ryan Johansen scored in the fourth round of the shootout on Sunday night to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over Minnesota and stop the Wild’s winning streak at five games.
Filip Forsberg had the tying goal with 4:19 remain…

Wild Douse Flames, Spoil Iginla’s Jersey Retirement

The Canadian Press | March 3, 2019

CALGARY — Devan Dubnyk made 35 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat Calgary 4-2 on Saturday night as the Flames retired Jarome Iginla’s number.
Matt Read gave the Wild the lead for good in the third period by deflecting a puck off the skate of Calgary…

Wild GM Ramps up Roster Rebuild as Playoff Chase Begins

The Canadian Press | February 27, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The patience Minnesota Wild general manager Paul Fenton exercised last summer during his first off-season in charge has yielded to a more aggressive approach.
Fenton’s conclusion about the roster he inherited has become clear: The Wil…

Wild Down Jets on Zucker & Eriksson Late Goals

The Canadian Press | February 27, 2019

WINNIPEG — Jason Zucker and Joel Eriksson scored 26 seconds apart with less than two minutes to play in the third period as the Minnesota Wild beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Tuesday for their fourth straight win.
Zucker beat a screened Connor …

Wild Sign Staal to Extension

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 25, 2019

The Minnesota Wild have signed Eric Staal to a two-year contract extension worth $6.5 million, according to Bob McKenzie. The deal carries a cap hit of $3.25 million per season…

Wild Overcome Blues on Donato’s Goal in OT

The Canadian Press | February 25, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ryan Donato scored with 2:31 left in overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild past the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Sunday night for their third straight victory.
Donato, who has four points in three games since being acquired by the Wild in a t…

Wild Beat Red Wings – Hold Onto Playoff Spot

The Canadian Press | February 23, 2019

DETROIT — Luke Kunin and Jordan Greenway scored in the first period, and the Minnesota Wild went on to a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.
Eric Staal added a goal in the second for the Wild, who are 3-6-3 in their last 12 games bu…