Minnesota Wild

Complete coverage of the Minnesota Wild and the NHL featuring players Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Latest MN Wild scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Wild
November 5, 2021
Allie Thunstrom, who scored 24 goals for the Minnesota Whitecaps two seasons ago, hopes to bring the Isobel Cup back to St. Paul.

Whitecaps open a new season Saturday against a familiar foe

The Whitecaps and Boston Pride have forged a rivalry over the past two seasons, battling for the Isobel Cup.
Wild
November 4, 2021
Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov, who spoke to the media Thursday after practice at Tria Rink in St. Paul, broke an eight-game scoring drought to open the

Kaprizov admits goal drought bothered him: 'I was in my own head'

Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov scored the overtime winner in Tuesday's victory over Ottawa to end an eight-game slump.
Wild
November 4, 2021
Ryan Hartman

Persistence pays off as Wild's Hartman goes from 'pest' to goal scorer

After being pegged as a fourth-line center early in his career, Ryan Hartman has found a niche among the Wild's top forwards.
Wild
November 3, 2021
Minnesota Wild's Matt Dumba, left, and Kevin Fiala celebrate the goal by Kirill Kaprizov, right, in overtime against Ottawa Senators goalie Filip Gust

Kaprizov, Fiala step out of ruts in Wild's overtime win over Ottawa

Kirill Kaprizov scored his first goal of the season in overtime, and Kevin Fiala ended a skid of five games without scoring a point.
Wild
November 3, 2021
Minnesota Wild's Kevin Fiala (22) and Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrate Kaprizov's overtime goal against Ottawa Senators goalie Filip Gustavsson (32) in

Kaprizov's goal slump finally ends with overtime game-winner for Wild

Kirill Kaprizov scored his first goal of the season on a pass from Kevin Fiala as the Wild beat Ottawa to keep its record perfect in one-goal games.
Wild
November 2, 2021

Tuesday's Wild-Ottawa game recap

Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov scored his first goal of the season in overtime and picked up an assist.
Wild
November 2, 2021
Minnesota Wild defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (29) battles for the puck with Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) during the second period of an N

Wild's Kulikov dealt with stitches, 'stars' after taking puck off ear

Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov, now playing on the team's top pairing, missed part of Saturday's game but was in action Tuesday.
Wild
November 2, 2021
Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) takes the puck away from Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) during second period NHL hockey actio

Wild looks for chance to set things right at home tonight vs. Ottawa

The Wild will be without injured defenseman Alex Goligoski tonight and hope to recalibrate after consecutive 4-1 losses on the road.
Wild
November 1, 2021
Drake Batherson was Ottawa’s scoring leader entering Monday night’s game in Chicago.

Wild gameday vs. Ottawa

Playing Senators could be good medicine for Wild
Wild
November 1, 2021
Kevin Fiala of the Wild knocked down Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon on Saturday night in Denver.

Wild's Kevin Fiala on scoring slump: 'I just have to stick with it'

After a 20-goal season, the winger is trying not to stress over his goal drought, and the Wild gets a much-needed practice.
Wild
October 31, 2021
Alternate captain Marcus Foligno skated away as Colorado celebrated a goal against the Wild on Saturday.

Wild struggling with roster turnover, players say more needed from vets

Over the last two losses, a pair of 4-1 games against Seattle and Colorado, three rookies have made NHL debuts. Marcus Foligno says more is needed from the team's leadership group.
Wild
October 31, 2021
Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala, back, knocks over Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon during the third period of an NHL hockey game Satur

Saturday's Wild-Colorado game recap

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog had two goals and two assists.
Wild
October 30, 2021
Wild winger Marcus Foligno skated away as Avalanche players celebrate a goal by center Nazem Kadri during the third period Saturday night in Denver.

Wild continues its stumbles in Colorado, loses 4-1 to Avalanche

After dropping three games in Colorado last season, including two blowouts, another spooky sight happened Saturday as the Wild dropped back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Wild
October 30, 2021
Minnesota State goaltender Dryden McKay, back, looks to stop a shot off the stick of Minnesota forward Sammy Walker in the third period of an NCAA Col

Minnesota State Mankato's Dryden McKay sets men's hockey career shutout record

It came in the Mavericks' 7-0 win over Northern Michigan.
Wild
October 30, 2021
Minnesota Wild wing Adam Beckman against the St. Louis Blues during an NHL preseason hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Phot

Adam Beckman takes circuitous route to his NHL debut with the Wild

The winger joined Calen Addison as fill-ins while the Wild dealt with COVID-19 issues.
Wild
October 29, 2021
Minnesota Twins Josh Donaldson.

Josh Donaldson just can't escape Toronto

The Twins slugger, a former Blue Jays star, made a stir gearing up for hockey action at an Ontario store and tweaking the struggling Leafs.
Wild
October 29, 2021
Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon handled the puck past St. Louis’ Rob Thomas on Thursday.

Gameday preview: Wild to face Colorado

The Wild recalled forward Adam Beckman and defenseman Calen Addison from the Iowa Wild before Saturday's game.
Wild
October 29, 2021
Kirill Kaprizov (97) and Kevin Fiala (22) have seen their impact diminish in recent games.

Wild moving slumping scorers Kaprizov, Fiala back to separate lines

Kirill Kaprizov's seven-game drought to start the season is the longest he's gone without a goal in the NHL.
Wild
October 29, 2021
Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde skates behind Wild goaltender Cam Talbot during the second period

Shorthanded Wild contracts against expansion Kraken, falls 4-1

The Kraken has a roster that was assembled only a few months ago after the expansion draft. But it was the Wild, missing several players, who played like a team of individuals.
Wild
October 29, 2021

Thursday's Wild-Seattle game recap

Defenseman Haydn Fleury scored Seattle's first two goals.