WalletHub's best cities for hockey: Minnesota towns snubbed from top-10
According to a recent study from WalletHub of the best hockey cities in the country, not one Minnesota location cracked the top-10 despite it carrying the label "State of Hockey."
Minnesota Wild: Keeping Kirill Kaprizov is 'No. 1 priority' in offseason
The Minnesota Wild is in offseason mode, and it’s very clear that their top priority before the puck drops next season is keeping Kirill Kaprizov on the team long-term.
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Wild: Re-signing Kirill Kaprizov 'No. 1 priority' [RAW]
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin and coach John Hynes wrapped up the 2024-25 season at a Tuesday news conference. Guerin said signing Kirill Kaprizov to an extension is the No. 1 priority.
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Marc-Andre Fleury reflects on time with Wild [RAW]
Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury spoke with reporters on Monday at Xcel Energy Center about his time with the team. This was expected to be his final season in the NHL.
Kirill Kaprizov on future in Minnesota: ‘I love it here’
Kirill Kaprizov enters the final year of his current contract next season, but is eligible for an extension with the Minnesota Wild starting July 1.
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Kirill Kaprizov on future with Wild: 'I love it here' [RAW]
Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov is entering the final year of his current contract with the team in 2025-26, but is eligible to sign a contract extension starting July 1. He spoke on Sunday about his future with the team after their first round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Wild coach John Hynes reacts after Stanley Cup Playoff exit [RAW]
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes spoke with reporters after Thursday night's Game 6 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, which eliminated the Wild from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Marcus Foligno reacts after Wild eliminated from playoffs [RAW]
The Wild's season is over after a 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild lost the best-of-seven series 4-2. Wild winger Marcus Foligno spoke with reporters from the locker room after the game.
Minnesota Wild eliminated from playoffs after Game 6 loss to Golden Knights
The Minnesota Wild’s season is over after a 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center.
Minnesota Prospects U-14 girls team wins World Championship in France
A group of Minnesota girls hockey players can call themselves world champions after winning the U-14 WSI World Championship in France.
Xcel Energy Center Complex renovation reduced to prioritize Wild arena
Officials have since narrowed down their funding pitch to lawmakers to drop renovations at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium and RiverCentre in St. Paul, instead focusing on just the Xcel Energy Center.
Wild-Golden Knights Game 6: How to watch
The Minnesota Wild faces elimination Thursday night as it hosts the Las Vegas Golden Knights for Game 6 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild players react after Game 5 OT loss to Golden Knights [RAW]
The Minnesota Wild lost 3-2 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday after Ryan Hartman's go-ahead goal with 1:15 to play was wiped away due to a challenge and offside call. After the game, Hartman, Matt Boldy, Marc-Andre Fleury, Brock Faber and coach John Hynes offered reaction.
Wild face elimination Thursday after Ryan Hartman goal disallowed
The Wild lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime Tuesday night after Ryan Hartman's potential game-winner with 1:15 to play was disallowed for being offside.
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Wild prepare for Game 5 at Golden Knights [RAW]
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes and forward Mats Zuccarello spoke after the team practiced Monday ahead of Game 5 at Las Vegas Tuesday night.
Wild-Golden Knights Game 5: How to watch
The Minnesota Wild heads back to Las Vegas to face the Golden Knights in Game 5 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series Tuesday night.
Wild-Golden Knights: How to watch Game 4
The Minnesota Wild host the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 4 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series Saturday afternoon. It’s a 3 p.m. puck drop at Xcel Energy Center.
Kirill Kaprizov scores twice, Wild beat Vegas 5-2 to take 2-1 series lead
The Minnesota Wild has a 2-1 lead over the Vegas Golden Knights after a 5-2 win in Game 3 Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild players react after 5-2 Game 3 win over Vegas
Wild players Joel Eriksson Ek, Kirill Kaprizov, Filip Gustavsson, Jared Spurgeon, Ryan Hartman and Brock Faber react after a 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild now has a 2-1 lead in the series, with Game 4 set for Saturday in St. Paul.
Minnesota Wild vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights: How to watch Game 3
The Minnesota Wild face the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 3 of their playoff series on Thursday night. Here's how to see the puck drop.