Minnesota Wild News & Opinion

Flyers Whip Wild – Van Riemsdyk Gets Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2019

PHILADELPHIA — James van Riemsdyk recorded a hat trick, and Nolan Patrick had two goals and an assist to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.
Wayne Simmonds also had two goals for the Flyers. It was jus…

Red Wings Whip Wild – Bertuzzi Gets 1st Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | January 13, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Tyler Bertuzzi recorded his first career hat trick and the Detroit Red Wings ended a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.
Thomas Vanek had two goals for the Red Wings, winners for the …

Wild Survive Jets – Zucker Gets Two

The Canadian Press | January 11, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jason Zucker scored twice, giving Minnesota’s lagging power play a lift with his first goal and getting one later just after leaving the penalty box, and the Wild hung on to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday night.
Jordan Greenwa…

Bruins & Rask Whip the Wild 4-0

The Canadian Press | January 9, 2019

BOSTON — Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand each had a goal and two assists, Tuukka Rask stopped 24 shots for his first shutout this season and the Boston Bruins beat the Minnesota Wild 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Danton Heinen and Jake DeBrusk also scored a…

Wild Squeak by Canadiens – Dubnyk Gets 32-Shot Shutout

The Canadian Press | January 7, 2019

MONTREAL — Mikael Granlund scored and Devan Dubnyk stopped all 32 shots he faced as the Minnesota Wild downed the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Monday in a game where Montreal lost captain Shea Weber to injury.
Dubnyk earned his first shutout of the season…

Wild Survive Senators – Spurgeon Nets Two

The Canadian Press | January 5, 2019

OTTAWA — Jared Spurgeon scored twice as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Saturday afternoon.
Jordan Greenway and Zach Parise also scored for the Wild (20-17-3), who played their second of a four-game road trip. Devan Dubnyk stoppe…

All-Star Snub: Wild’s Zach Parise

Max Inskeep | January 5, 2019

On Jan. 2nd, the National Hockey League announced the rosters for the All-Star weekend festivities in San Jose. Fans in Minnesota expected to see Zach Parise’s name on the Central…

Wild Down Maple Leafs – Parise Nets Winner

The Canadian Press | January 4, 2019

TORONTO — Zach Parise scored the winner as the Minnesota Wild fought back from deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 to down the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in rare weekday afternoon game Thursday.
Jared Spurgeon, with a goal and two assists, Ch…

Wild Continue Skid, End 2018 on Losing Note

Max Inskeep | January 2, 2019

It was a frustrating New Year’s Eve in the State of Hockey as the Pittsburgh Penguins flew into town and crashed the Minnesota Wild’s party. This left the Wild five…

Penguins Roll Over Wild – Kessel Tallies 3 Points

The Canadian Press | December 31, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Phil Kessel had a goal and two assists, and Sidney Crosby added a goal and assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins kept rolling with a 3-2 win against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.
Casey DeSmith, who stopped 40 shots to beat Minnesota…

Wild Snap Skid With Win Over Jets

The Canadian Press | December 29, 2018

WINNIPEG — Devan Dubnyk made 26 saves as the Minnesota Wild ended a season-high five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.
Defenceman Matt Bartkowski scored in his debut with the Wild (18-16-3). Charlie Coyle netted …

Blackhawks Beat Wild – Kane Nets Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

CHICAGO — Patrick Kane had a hat trick, Brandon Saad scored twice and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Thursday night for their fourth win in five games.
Collin Delia made 46 saves, and Jonathan Toews, Erik Gustafsson and Dylan Str…