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Randball
March 6
Who will be gone from the Wild by Friday's trade deadline?

Who could be gone from the Wild at Friday's trade deadline?

With the Wild hanging onto the fringes of the playoff race but probably starting to look toward the future, which players are candidates to move before the week is over?
Sports
March 6
PWHL Minnesota forward Taylor Heise beats Ottawa goaltender Sandra Abstreiter for the winning goal in the shootout of Minnesota's 4-3 victory at Xcel

Shootout practice pays off in PWHL Minnesota's win over Ottawa

Denisa Krizova, Grace Zumwinkle and Taylor Heise scored shootout goals, and goaltender Maddie Rooney allowed only one to give Minnesota the victory.
Wild
March 5
Pat Maroon has been a solid pickup for the Wild, but he might be trade material.

Five questions loom as the Wild approach the NHL's trade deadline

The team doesn't have to go on a fire sale, but there are questions. Such as, what about Marc-Andre Fleury? Who else could be gone?
Wild
March 5
Defenseman Zach Bogosian brings grit and steady play for the Wild.

Wild re-sign defenseman Bogosian with two-year deal

Tough and steady, veteran Zach Bogosian has become important on the Wild blue line.
Sports
March 4
PWHL Minnesota defender Sophie Jaques (16) has been a key acquisition, coming in the league's first trade in mid-February.

PWHL Minnesota opens key four-game homestand vs. Ottawa

Rachel Blount's breakdown: This is the first of four consecutive home games for Minnesota, and the first three are against teams in the bottom half of the standings.
Wild
March 4
Matt Boldy rushes to congratulate Kirill Kaprizov after Kaprizov scored his third goal of the game Sunday.

Souhan: Kaprizov & Co. need to get Wild out of this rut

The franchise can't afford to make another Suter-Parise signing. This summer's draft won't provide an immediate boost. Who can fix the Wild? Themselves.
Wild
March 4
Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) passes to a teammate while defended by Sharks center Luke Kunin (11) in the first period Sunday.

Wild's playoff hopes take big hit. They'll need wins, help to recover

Welcome to the Western Conference wild-card race where climbing is like crawling and a slip is practically a spiral.
Wild
March 3
Matt Boldy (12) skates to congratulate Wild teammate Kirill Kaprizov after he scored his third goal of the game against the Sharks on Sunday at Xcel E

Kaprizov hat trick sends Wild to 4-3 victory over Sharks

Despite dressing 11 forwards, Kaprizov's hat trick helped stop a three-game losing streak and bank some valuable points.
Wild
March 3
The Blues' Jake Neighbours (63) celebrates scoring a goal against the Wild during second period Saturday in St. Louis.

Playoff hopes take another hit as Wild lose in St. Louis

The 3-1 loss spoiled the return of Mason Shaw, who'd been sidelined for 11 months, and again kept the Wild from moving up in the battle for a Wild Card spot.
Wild
March 2
Defenseman Calen Addison is one of five former Wild players on the Sharks roster.

Wild vs. Sharks preview: Must-win against a bottom-dweller

Sharks defenseman Calen Addison will play his old team for the first time this season on Sunday.
Sports
March 2
Minnesota's Grace Zumwinkle is seen on Feb. 17.

PWHL Minnesota looking to end three-game losing streak at New York

This game will actually be in New York, unlike the first time PWHL Minnesota visited.
Wild
March 1
Marc-Andre Fleury is 5-1 over his last eight appearances for the Wild.

Wild at Blues preview: Wild-card chances hinge on divisional clash

The Wild need to get past Central rival St. Louis and show a fight they didn't have in their thrashing in Nashville.
Wild
March 1
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Kaprizov knows new teammate from Russia has big adjustment ahead

During Kirill Kaprizov's rookie season, he wasn't just adapting to a busier schedule after six years in Russia's top pro league. He has a lot to share with new teammate Marat Khusnutdinov.
Wild
March 1
Predators left winger Filip Forsberg shoots the puck to score a second-period goal past Wild center Connor Dewar in Nashville's 6-1 victory Thursday.

Wild set dubious team record in 6-1 thrashing by Nashville

The Wild dropped eight points from a playoff spot in the thorough beating. Afterward, coach John Hynes said his team 'got what they deserved.'
Wild
February 29
Nashville Predators center Cody Glass (8) and Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hock

Live: Wild vs. Predators. Follow the action with Gameview

The Wild have an important game for their playoff hopes. Tap here for play-by-play, goal updates and scores from around the NHL.
Wild
February 28
Gustav Nyquist has been on a tear for Nashville this season after joining the Wild at the trade deadline in 2023. The winger has 49 points and is ridi

Wild at Predators preview: Four-point swing at stake

Nashville has a significant buffer in pursuit of a wild-card berth and has won its past six.
Wild
February 28
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Wild sign speedy Russian playmaker from 2020 draft

Marat Khusnutdinov can help the team now, said Wild boss Bill Guerin, but when he can get here is uncertain.
Wild
February 28
The Wild's Kirill Kaprizov and his teammates have two major divisional games upcoming at Nashville and St. Louis.

Playoff push: They're all big games, but Wild's next two top the list

Even if the Wild are trying to temper the urgency of upcoming games, including Thursday vs. Nashville, there's no doubt how important they are to playing in the postseason.
Wild
February 27
Toronto goalie Kristen Campbell (50) celebrates with the team as Toronto wins 4-3 in OT.

PWHL Minnesota falls to Toronto for third consecutive loss

Defender Sophie Jaques scored her second goal with 21.1 seconds left in regulation to tie the score, but Sarah Nurse delivered the game-winner for Toronto with 1:12 remaining in overtime.
Wild
February 27
Wild left winger Matt Boldy (12) raced after the puck between Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) and center Jordan Staal during the first period of Ca

Lucky goal off Noesen's visor seals Carolina comeback over Wild

Ryan Hartman set up two goals, but the Hurricanes' Stefan Noesen scored the tiebreaker with 9 minutes, 58 seconds remaining when a Jack Drury shot hit Noesen's face before sailing into the Wild net.