Sarah McLellan
Minnesota Wild and NHL
ReporterBorn in Edmonton and raised in Arizona, Mclellan is a graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.
Latest from Sarah McLellan
Wild got red-hot goalie Jesper Wallstedt in draft swap with Edmonton, much to Oilers’ chagrin
Wallstedt shut out the defending NHL Western Conference champs on the road, his league-leading fourth whitewash of the season.
December 3, 2025
Takeaways: It’s another shutout for Jesper Wallstedt as Wild blank Oilers 1-0
Jonas Brodin’s first-period goal was all the Wild needed as they started a four-game western road trip with a victory.
December 3, 2025
As calendar turns to December, the Wild aim for consistency, no matter the opponent
After a bleak October, Minnesota treated November as a dawning of a new year, going 11-1-2. They have a chance to surge in the standings in early December.
December 1, 2025
Takeaways: Wild’s winning streak ends at seven with shootout loss to Sabres
Buffalo scored a pair of unusual goals before tagging Filip Gustavsson three times in four shootout attempts, but going to overtime meant the Wild did record a point for the 11th game in a row.
November 30, 2025
Wild win seventh game in a row, cooling off Avalanche in shootout
Kirill Kaprizov scored twice in regulation before Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy scored in the shootout to end Colorado’s 10-game winning streak.
November 29, 2025
Wild make history with Ojibwe-language television broadcast
In celebration of Native American Heritage Day, the Wild produced a first-of-its-kind broadcast in conjunction with the team’s new arena sponsor.
November 29, 2025
Takeaways: Wild rally vs. the Blackhawks to extend win streak to six games
Kirill Kaprizov broke a 3-3 tie on a 4-on-3 power play in overtime as Filip Gustavsson withstood a barrage of shots in Chicago.
November 27, 2025
Daemon Hunt has found his home away from home
Once considered a top prospect, an injury to the forearm nearly ended his NHL career before it started. Now Hunt is finding his place with the Wild and helping spark the turnaround.
November 25, 2025
Wild extend winning streak to five with 3-0 victory over Jets
Jesper Wallstedt posted his third shutout in four starts, making 32 saves, while his team improved to 9-1-1 in November.
November 24, 2025
Wild winger Mats Zuccarello, at age 38, sparks Wild: ‘You play as a kid’
Mats Zuccarello’s return after early-season surgery has re-ignited his chemistry with linemate Kirill Kaprizov and provided a livelier dressing room.
November 22, 2025
Takeaways: Wild get NHL-leading fourth shutout by blanking Penguins 5-0
Filip Gustavsson made 19 saves to pick up the victory for the Wild, while Matt Boldy scored twice and added an assist.
November 22, 2025
Jesper Wallstedt’s strong play makes Wild goaltending situation ultra competitive
Filip Gustavsson has a long term contract, but former first-round pick Jesper Wallstedt is making a bid for more playing time.
November 20, 2025
