Stars bounce Wild in 6 with 4-1 win behind Hintz, Oettinger
April 29, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jake Oettinger had the privilege of playing in front of his family and the thrill of backstopping the Dallas Stars to a clinching win in his native Minnesota.
Ryan Suter had the satisfaction of beating his former team that bought out his contract two years ago.
Stars visit the Wild with 3-2 series lead
April 28, 2023 GMTDallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (46-25-11, third in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Wild -114, Stars -106; over/under is 5.5
Pittsburgh and Minnesota face off for non-conference matchup
April 27, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (44-23-10, third in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (38-30-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins play the Minnesota Wild in a non-conference matchup.
High-scoring Hintz has ‘got everything’ for playoff Stars
April 26, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz has the size, speed and shot that Dallas Stars teammate Max Domi says makes him pretty much the perfect hockey player.
“I'm sure most hockey fans have played some form of NHL EA Sports or whatever it is, and he’s kind of the guy you’d probably try and create,” Domi said.
Wild, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Senators going to Sweden
April 26, 2023 GMTThe NHL is sending four teams to Sweden next season, with the Minnesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators taking part in Global Series games there in November.
The league on Wednesday announced its second and final venture outside North America in 2023: a game each day in Stockholm from Nov.
Seguin, Stars take 3-2 series lead with 4-0 win over Wild
April 26, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Tyler Seguin and the Dallas Stars are making the Minnesota Wild pay for all of those penalties, and now have the series lead for the first time.
The Stars took advantage early in Game 5, and went on to a 4-0 victory Tuesday night.
Wild’s Foligno early game misconduct in Game 5 vs. Stars
April 26, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno got a game misconduct and a five-minute major penalty just over 2 minutes into Game 5 against the Dallas Stars after a knee-on-knee hit with Radek Faksa on Tuesday night.
Dallas, Minnesota face off with series tied 2-2
April 24, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (46-25-11, third in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division)
Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Stars -146, Wild +124; over/under is 5.5
Stars even series with 3-2 win vs. Wild on Seguin’s PP pair
April 24, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jake Oettinger produced another brilliant playoff performance for the Dallas Stars, all the way down to the closing seconds.
The good show put on by the Minnesota Wild just left them with a heap of frustration.
Wild aim to keep edge on Stars; Eriksson Ek’s status unclear
April 23, 2023 GMTThe Minnesota Wild have delivered a forceful and punishing performance to take the lead in their first-round NHL playoff series with the Dallas Stars.
The Wild are wincing a little bit themselves, though.
Wild host the Stars with 2-1 series lead
April 22, 2023 GMTDallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (46-25-11, third in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Wild -121, Stars +101; over/under is 5.5
Zuccarello scores 2, Wild beat Stars to take 2-1 series lead
April 22, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild had a short memory after a lopsided loss in Dallas, and insist they'll move on quickly from their latest victory.
Mats Zuccarello scored twice and Ryan Hartman had a three-point game as the Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Minnesota and Dallas face off with series tied 1-1
April 20, 2023 GMTDallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (46-25-11, third in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Stars -115, Wild -105; over/under is 5.5
Hintz hat trick as Stars get even with 7-3 win over Wild
April 20, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz had a goal in each period, getting his first career hat trick by scoring three different ways, as the Dallas Stars stepped up without Joe Pavelski to get even in their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild.
2 by 2: Stars, Wild exchange quick scoring pairs in 2nd
April 20, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Talk about a 2-by-2 second period in Game 2 between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.
The teams combined for six goals in the middle period Wednesday night, with two quick scoring pairs by the Stars and an even-faster duo of goals by the Wild.
Stars’ Joe Pavelski in concussion protocol, return unclear
April 19, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski returned to the team Wednesday, but didn't take part in the morning skate before Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against Minnesota.
Wild visit the Stars with 1-0 series lead
April 18, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (46-25-11, third in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division)
Dallas; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Stars -153, Wild +128; over/under is 5.5
Tone set for Wild-Stars series after long, exhausting Game 1
April 18, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin got home after leaving the arena around 2 a.m., closed his eyes and hoped for the best to get some rest. Miro Heiskanen read a little bit, then went to bed.
Hartman goal in 2nd OT gives Wild 3-2 win over Stars in G1
April 18, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Ryan Hartman had just circled around the net when a deflected puck came toward him. He quickly scored to give the Minnesota Wild a victory in their playoff opener — a game that began Monday night and dragged into early Tuesday morning.
Stars and Wild square off to begin the NHL Playoffs
April 18, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (46-25-11, third in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division)
Dallas; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Stars -152, Wild +128
Wild visit the Stars to open the NHL Playoffs
April 16, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (46-25-11, third in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division)
Defending Stanley Cup champion Avs peaking at the right time
April 15, 2023 GMTThe Colorado Avalanche are peaking at the right time, giving the defending Stanley Cup champions a shot to repeat.
NHL playoffs: Devils-Rangers, Bolts-Leafs highlight openers
April 15, 2023 GMTAfter six weeks of hopeful excitement that his New Jersey Devils would face the New York Rangers in the opening round of the playoffs, Erik Haula had a simple, sarcastic take: “Here we are.”
Nashville in action against Colorado after overtime win
April 14, 2023 GMTColorado Avalanche (50-24-7, second in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (42-31-8, fifth in the Central Division)
Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Avalanche -192, Predators +161; over/under is 6
Parssinen’s OT goal lifts Predators over Wild 4-3
April 14, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Juuso Parssinen scored at 2:44 of overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Mark Jankowski, Kiefer Sherwood and Yakov Trenin also scored for the Predators.
Predators host the Wild after shootout win
April 12, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (46-25-10, third in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (41-31-8, fifth in the Central Division)
Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators host the Minnesota Wild after the Predators knocked off the Calgary Flames 3-2 in a shootout.
Minnesota takes on Winnipeg after Johansson’s 2-goal showing
April 11, 2023 GMTWinnipeg Jets (45-32-3, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (45-24-10, third in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Wild -124, Jets +104; over/under is 5.5
Johansson helps Wild rally for 4-2 victory over Blackhawks
April 11, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Minnesota Wild rested a couple key players, and then rallied for a dramatic victory.
It was one productive night for Marcus Johansson and company.
Johansson scored two goals late in the third period, and the short-handed Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Monday.
Chicago hosts Minnesota after Jones’ 2-goal showing
April 9, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (45-24-10, third in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (25-47-6, eighth in the Central Division)
Chicago; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the Minnesota Wild after Seth Jones' two-goal game against the Seattle Kraken in the Blackhawks' 7-3 loss.
Wild beat Blues 5-3 to keep pace in Central Division
April 9, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Hartman and Sam Steel scored short-handed goals 20 seconds apart in the first period and the Minnesota Wild earned two key late-season points by beating the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Saturday night.
Wild get Kaprizov back but lose Eriksson Ek as playoffs loom
April 7, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild star left wing Kirill Kaprizov has been cleared to return from a lower-body injury, just as top center Joel Eriksson Ek has been sidelined by a lower-body injury.
NHL’s Pride nights collide with LGBTQ+ political climate
April 7, 2023 GMTSports leagues and teams often use Pride nights to raise the visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people — as well as sell them tickets — and the NHL has been a leader. They can include special jerseys designed by LGBTQ+ artists, performances, information tables, even drag performances.
Blues take on the Wild after overtime win
April 7, 2023 GMTSt. Louis Blues (37-35-7, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (44-24-10, third in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues visit the Minnesota Wild after the Blues beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime.
Penguins keep pace in playoff chase with 4-1 win over Wild
April 7, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The pregame hype video that plays inside PPG Paints Arena before every Pittsburgh Penguins home game starts with the lyrics: “Nobody said it would be easy.”
A prophetic choice for a team for which things used to come so easily.
Pittsburgh and Minnesota face off for non-conference matchup
April 5, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (44-23-10, third in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (38-30-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins play the Minnesota Wild in a non-conference matchup.
Wild look to extend home win streak, host the Golden Knights
April 2, 2023 GMTVegas Golden Knights (46-22-7, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (44-22-9, first in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild will try to keep a three-game home win streak going when they face the Vegas Golden Knights.
Golden Knights beat Wild 4-1 in battle of division leaders
April 2, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights are chasing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, and Laurent Brossoit is trying to become their starting goalie in the playoffs.
Both took steps forward Saturday night, with Brossoit overcoming an early goal to make 31 saves as the Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 in a battle of division leaders to open a home-and-home series.
Canucks’ Kuzmenko opts out of wearing Pride jersey
March 31, 2023 GMTVANCOUVER (AP) — Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko, who is from Russia, will not wear an LGBTQ+-theme warm-up jersey Friday when Vancouver holds its annual Pride night.
Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet said that Kuzmenko had discussions with his family and then informed the team of his decision.
Wild visit the Golden Knights after Gaudreau’s 2-goal game
March 31, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (44-22-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (46-22-6, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Vegas Golden Knights after Frederick Gaudreau's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Wild's 4-2 win.
Gaudreau scores two SHGs, Wild beat Avalanche 4-2
March 30, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Frederick Gaudreau scored two short-handed goals, Filip Gustavsson stopped 39 shots, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 Wednesday night.
Marcus Johansson and Sam Steel also scored for the Wild, who improved to 16-1-4 in their last 21 games and moved three points ahead of Colorado and Dallas atop the Central Division.
Flyers in action against the Red Wings after shootout victory
March 24, 2023 GMTDetroit Red Wings (31-31-9, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (27-32-12, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings visit the Philadelphia Flyers after the Flyers took down the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a shootout.
Flood of trades reduced to a trickle at NHL deadline
March 3, 2023 GMTExcuse Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis if he had to check his calendar once or twice.
Given all the wheeling and dealing that took place around the NHL over the past few weeks, he wondered if the league’s trading deadline had been switched.
Kraken partner with Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for jersey ad
February 23, 2023 GMTThe NHL’s Seattle Kraken have partnered with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to put the tribe's logo on their jerseys and help increase Indigenous youth participation in the area.
The team announced the agreement Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle.
Maple Leafs acquire O’Reilly, Acciari from Blues
February 18, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forwards Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari from the St. Louis Blues on Friday night in a three-team trade with the Minnesota Wild.
Toronto sent forwards Mikhail Abramov and Adam Gaudette, a 2023 first-round draft pick, Ottawa’s 2023 third-round selection and the Leafs’ 2024 second-round choice to St.
Coyotes take on the Blackhawks following Chychrun’s 2-goal performance
February 9, 2023 GMTArizona Coyotes (17-28-6, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (15-29-5, eighth in the Central Division)
Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Coyotes visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Jakob Chychrun's two-goal game against the Minnesota Wild in the Coyotes' 3-2 win.
Canucks’ Boudreau emotional amid rumors of imminent firing
January 20, 2023 GMTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau became emotional on Friday when asked about rumors that he may soon be fired.
“I’d be a fool not to say that I don’t know what’s going on,” Boudreau said as tears welled in his eyes.
Buffalo takes on Philadelphia following overtime victory
January 9, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Flyers (15-18-7, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (20-15-2, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Buffalo, New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Sabres -221, Flyers +180; over/under is 6.5
Minnesota hosts Tampa Bay following Hartman’s 2-goal showing
January 4, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (23-11-1, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (21-13-2, third in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Wild -118, Lightning -102; over/under is 6.5
TNT’s Albert, Olczyk love challenge of calling outdoor games
January 1, 2023 GMTKenny Albert and Eddie Olczyk are veterans when it comes to calling outdoor games. Yet, the Winter Classic still resonates for them as one of the biggest games of the season.
Hartman scores twice to help Wild beat Blues 5-2
January 1, 2023 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored twice in the second period to help the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Saturday night in their first meeting since the first round of the playoffs last season.
St. Louis plays Minnesota in Central Division action
December 30, 2022 GMTMinnesota Wild (20-12-2, third in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (16-16-3, fifth in the Central Division)
Johnston, Seguin lead Stars over Wild 4-1
December 30, 2022 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Tyler Seguin scored twice as the Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Thursday night.
Jamie Benn also scored for the Stars, who outshot Minnesota 43-25.
Stars take on the Wild after Hintz’s 2-goal showing
December 28, 2022 GMTDallas Stars (20-9-6, first in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (19-12-2, third in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Minnesota Wild after Roope Hintz's two-goal game against the Nashville Predators in the Stars' 3-2 win.
Jets suffer third straight loss, lose 4-1 to Wild
December 28, 2022 GMTWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jared Spurgeon, Mats Zuccarello and Frederick Gaudreau each had a goal and assist in the Minnesota Wild’s 4-1 victory Tuesday that handed the Winnipeg Jets their first three-game losing streak of the season.
Central Division opponents meet when Jets host the Wild
December 26, 2022 GMTMinnesota Wild (19-12-2, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (21-12-1, second in the Central Division)
Winnipeg, Manitoba; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Wild -117, Jets -103; over/under is 6
Wild F Mason Shaw suspended by NHL for 2 games for kneeing
December 23, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Wild forward Mason Shaw was suspended by the NHL for two games on Friday for kneeing San Jose Sharks forward Evgeny Svechnikov.
The 24-year-old Shaw will miss games on Tuesday night at Winnipeg and Thursday night at home against Dallas.
Karlsson has goal and 3 assists, Sharks beat Wild 5-2
December 23, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Erik Karlsson had a goal and three assists, and the San Jose Sharks beat Minnesota 5-2 on Thursday night to snap the Wild's six-game winning streak.
Karlsson scored on a one-timer 44 seconds into the game to extend his points streak to nine games.
Wild bring win streak into matchup with the Sharks
December 22, 2022 GMTMinnesota Wild (18-11-2, third in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (10-18-6, seventh in the Pacific Division)
San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Wild -161, Sharks +136; over/under is 6
Boldy’s goal sends Wild to 13th straight win over Ducks, 4-1
December 22, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added two assists, and the Minnesota Wild won their season-best sixth straight game while continuing their two-year domination of the Anaheim Ducks with a 4-1 victory Wednesday night.