Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov misses practice, could be headed for surgery: Sources
Wild scoring leader Kirill Kaprizov headed for surgery
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov: Helps out on power play
The superstar winger is up to 52 points (12 on the power play), 128 shots on net and a plus-19 rating over 37 appearances. Even with the lengthy absence, it's possible Kaprizov could push for a 100-point campaign if he returns to the level he played at early in 2024-25.
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The Wild Must Develop A Joel Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan
It's time to worry about Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek's health. Eriksson Ek is on pace for 43 points in 68 games. He plays a demanding role as the team's garbage man in grueling matchups. Opponents constantly cross-check him in the back when he's in front of their net.
Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Tallies on power play Sunday
Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on four shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
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NHL Commish Threatening a Minnesota Wild Relocation Out of St. Paul?
Are the Minnesota Wild going to be forced out of St. Paul? That's what NHL commissioner Gary Bettman seemed to threaten recently.
Wild notes: How Ryan Hartman snapped out of slump, plus what’s holding up Kirill Kaprizov?
Case in point: Sunday’s goal in Vegas. He was on a two-on-one with Freddy Gaudreau. Hartman appeared to look over to Gaudreau as if to pass, but then he fired a great wrist shot and beat goalie Adin Hill glove-side.
Hockey Day dud, as Wild’s home woes continue
While still holding the best road record in the NHL, Minnesota fell to below .500 at home (11-12-1) with the loss.
Kuzmenko scores twice as the Flames hold off the Wild for a 5-4 win
Andrei Kuzmenko had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames used their power play to beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4.
Wild Give Prospect Liam Ohgren A Big Opportunity
He ended the game in the top six playing with Eriksson Ek and Kaprizov. The Wild's 2022 19th overall pick was rewarded in a game where he played great in. He now will start the game on Saturday against the Flames in a top-six role.
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Wild continue to thrive on the road, holding off Blackhawks 4-2 in Chicago
On their seventh try, they finally eluded Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek 5 minutes, 43 seconds into the first period when Spurgeon sent the puck past Mrazek’s blocker after a 4-on-2 rush for the Wild. Marco Rossi factored into the play to pick up an assist on the Wild’s past four goals, tying a team record for the second time this season.
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Minnesota Wild endure more chilly time on home ice, lose to Calgary Flames
Coach John Hynes emphasized returning to “the commitment level that it takes to win” after Minnesota lost for the fifth time in six games overall and fell below .500 in games at Xcel Energy ...
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Minnesota Wild continue to thrive on the road, holding off Chicago Blackhawks 4-2
Goalie Filip Gustavsson’s 18 saves and Marcus Foligno’s empty-netter preserved earlier goals from captain Jared Spurgeon, Frederick Gaudreau and Joel Eriksson Ek on Sunday night as the Wild ...
3 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ latest loss, including more futility against the Minnesota Wild
The Chicago Blackhawks have an embarrassing history against the Minnesota Wild, but they nearly outdid themselves Sunday at the United Center.