The Wild’s newest star tied his career high for assists and set a franchise record for assists by a defenseman in a game.
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Takeaways: Sharks thwart Wild 4-3 in a shootout in San Jose
The Sharks, led by 19-year-old sensation Macklin Celebrini, have won all three of their games against the Wild this season.
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Marcus Johansson’s strong season with Wild puts him in Swedish Olympic team picture
The Wild could have 12 players in Italy for the Winter Games. Marcus Johansson is making a push to be added to Team Sweden.
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RandBall: Wild’s success is no secret. Just follow the prime-age talent
The Wild have passed all of their Minnesota men’s pro sports peers and most of their NHL peers when it comes to high-end performers. 
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Takeaways: Marcus Johansson’s four-point night lifts Wild past Golden Knights 5-2
The Wild scored early in both the first and second periods to run away with the Western Conference game in Vegas.
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Wild turn defeat into overtime victory at Winnipeg
Mats Zuccarello forced OT with 22 seconds left in regulation with a 6-on-4 goal, and Matt Boldy ended it 39 seconds into OT.
December 28, 2025
Wild rebounded from early slump, then Guerin added superstar to mix
At the NHL’s holiday break, the Wild are the third-best team in the league.
December 26, 2025
International hockey tourney delivers needed downtown St. Paul spark
City boosters have targeted Grand Casino Arena and surrounding areas as the center of post-pandemic revitalization efforts, including a potential $488 million renovation.
December 26, 2025
Quinn Hughes adjusts to the Wild, seeks to find chemistry with new teammates on power play
The Wild are on a holiday break after a seven-game win streak ended with consecutive losses to Colorado and Nashville.
December 24, 2025
Wild fall in OT to Predators in last home game before World Juniors
Steven Stamkos scored on a redirect in overtime to beat the Wild, whose next game at Grand Casino Arena comes Jan. 10.
December 24, 2025
RandBall: TV uncertainty looms over Timberwolves and Wild
The Twins went through a regional sports transition already. The Wolves and Wild could be next.AuthoredMichael Rand
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Wild might be the talk of the NHL, but they find out Avalanche are the team to beat
Colorado stopped the Wild’s seven-game winning streak and continued to roll as the best team in the NHL.
December 22, 2025
Wild’s seven-game win streak ends with 5-1 loss to Avalanche
The Wild also came away without a point at Grand Casino Arena for the first time in 15 home games.
December 22, 2025
