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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. 

Projected Lineups for the Wild vs Hurricanes – 1/4/25
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The Minnesota Wild take on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. WILD (24-11-4) at HURRICANES (23-13-2) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNWIX, FDSNNOX, FDSNSO Wild projected lineup Matt Boldy — Marco Rossi — Mats ZuccarelloMarcus Johansson — Joel Eriksson Ek — Ryan HartmanMarcus Foligno — Frederick Gaudreau — Yakov TreninDevin Shore — Marat Khusnutdinov — Ben Jones Jonas Brodin — Brock FaberDeclan Chisholm — Zach BogosianJon Merrill — Travis Dermott Filip GustavssonMarc-Andre Fleury Scratched: Brendan Gaunce, Carson Lambos Injured: Jake Middleton (upper body), Jakub Lauko (upper body), Kirill Kaprizov (lower body),…

Matt Boldy Nets Shootout Winner as Wild Beat the Capitals 4-3
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After hitting the post in overtime, Matt Boldy scored the game-winner for the Minnesota Wild (24-11-4) to secure a 4-3 over the Washington Capitals (25-10-3) in the shootout. Alex Ovechkin scored his 18th goal of the season on the power play, putting him at 871 for his career. The Wild are 4-1-0 in their last five games. Game Recap The opening 10 minutes of the game saw a gritty battle between both teams with minimal offensive chances. After the 10-minute mark, Tom Wilson capitalized on a loose puck off a rebound and scored his 15th of the season putting the Capitals…

Predators’ L’Heureux Suspended 3 Game For Slew Foot
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During a game between the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild on Dec. 31, Predators forward Zachary L’Heureux slew-footed Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon, and has been suspended for three games. Nashville’s Zachary L'Heureux has been suspended for three games for slew-footing Minnesota’s Jared Spurgeon. https://t.co/fCduVL41l1 — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 2, 2025 In the second period of the game, which the Wild won 5-3, L’Heureux dumped the puck into the Wild’s end, and while in a race with Spureon, lifted the defenders stick, put his elbow into the chest, and left leg behind Spurgeon’s legs, and tripped him. Spurgeon would…

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Projected Lineups for the Wild vs Stars – 12/27/24
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The Minnesota Wild take on the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. WILD (21-10-4) at STARS (20-13-0) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNWI, FDSNNO, Victory+ Wild projected lineup Matt Boldy — Marco Rossi — Mats ZuccarelloMarcus Johansson — Frederick…

 

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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.