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Wild Player To Watch Vs. Sabres: Bobby BrinkRiding a milestone and a hot start, the playmaking winger looks to exploit a favorable matchup and keep Minnesota’s undefeated streak alive against a familiar foe.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
Buffalo Sabres Vs. Minnesota Wild - Lineups And Game NotesSabres are hoping to stay unbeaten at home against the 2-0 WildThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-06
Back home in Buffalo, the Wild's Foligno brothers share a sweater — and a special family momentOn Tuesday, Nick and Marcus Foligno will play together in Buffalo — their father Mike's longtime NHL home — for the first time.The Athletic · 2026-10-06
Olli Määttä Has Been Reliable When the Wild Need StabilityThe Minnesota Wild are off to a strong start, winning their first two games. Their suffocating defense headlined both games. The team has allowed two goals and, according to Money Puck, only one high-danger shot attempt…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-06
Brock Faber's Latest Injury Update Is TerrifyingThat's Wild Brock Faber suffered a fractured skull during the Minnesota Wild's final preseason game and is out indefinitely. We haven't been given much more information than that, but on a recent KFAN hit, The…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-06
Wild star Kirill Kaprizov sounds off on Alex Ovechkin’s retirement announcementAlex Ovechkin sent shockwaves through the NHL world on Monday. Ovechkin announced that he will be retiring at the end of the season. Ovi has played 22 seasons in the NHL, playing long enough that current NHL stars grew…ClutchPoints NHL · 2026-10-05
Ellis Likely To See First Action Against MinnesotaSabres goaltender, who turned 26 on Monday, was claimed off of waivers one year agoThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-05
The Wild Created A Winning Blueprint Against BostonThe Minnesota Wild’s 4-1 home-opening win over the Boston Bruins wasn't a perfect 60-minute performance. Still, it was an encouraging blueprint for how this group can win games. Their stars displayed elite skills. They…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-05
Nico Sturm Will Enter Wild's Lineup If Danila Yurov Becomes UnavailableIf Danila Yurov cannot play against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, veteran Nico Sturm will join the Minnesota Wild lineup and skate on the fourth line with the Foligno brothers.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-05
Jesper Wallstedt Is Looking Like A Workhorse GoalieFor the first time in his career, Jesper Wallstedt has the cage all to himself. Ever since the Wall of St. Paul was the Wall of Lulea in Sweden, Wallstedt has been in a tandem. That continued with the Iowa Wild in the…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-05
Danila Yurov Leaves Wild Practice Early, Status Uncertain For BuffaloDanila Yurov left Wild practice early as a precaution, and coach John Hynes said the forward’s status for Minnesota’s upcoming game against Buffalo remains uncertain.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-05
Wild Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Defense Surviving, Special Teams Thriving & Strong GoaltendingThe Minnesota Wild started the regular season off on the right foot with a win on the road to open things up and then a win in their home opener.…The Hockey Writers - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-05
Kirill Kaprizov Is Adapting To Life After ZuccarelloKirill Kaprizov scored twice Saturday night as the Minnesota Wild bested the Boston Bruins 4-1 in their home opener at Grand Casino Arena. He followed up on his goal Thursday in Minnesota’s season-opening win over…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-05
Wild’s Defensive Structure Helping Jesper Wallstedt Thrive EarlyJesper Wallstedt and the Wild's defense have been on the same page early, using a connected, predictable structure to allow just two goals through Minnesota's first two games.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-05
Does Aleksander Barkov injury spoil Minnesota Wild’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin?Judd Zulgad and AJ Fredrickson discuss how the recent injury to Florida's Aleksander Barkov may mean Dylan Larkin is heading south soon... or does it? Plus the development of Danila Yurov and what we've see from him…SKOR North - Wild · 2026-10-05
Monday Rundown: Breakout Breakdowns, Top-Six Statistics, Tyler Seguin’s Resilience, and a Wild Texas Stars Opening WeekendMaybe San Jose will be what the doctor orderedStars Thoughts (Robert Tiffin) · 2026-10-05
Jonas Brodin Is Already Showing Why Wild Were Smart to Keep HimIn a summer when the Minnesota Wild started dropping core pieces like Mats Zuccarello and Marcus Johansson, it was natural to wonder whether Jonas Brodin was next. Brodin has been a rock for the Wild's defense for over…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-05
Danila Yurov, Maxim Shabanov find their game on Wild's all-Russian top lineThe two young forwards, who happen to share a hometown, are helping each other hit a new level alongside Kirill Kaprizov.The Athletic - Wild · 2026-10-05
Can Jared Spurgeon Do Enough to Replace Brock Faber?That's Wild Brock Faber is going to miss some time. It's still undetermined for how long but now matter what, the Minnesota Wild have to keep playing hockey games in his absence. Captain Jared Spurgeon was once the…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-05
Mammoth Stay Perfect As Power Play Runs Wild Against ColumbusThe Mammoth scored three power-play goals and stayed perfect at 2-0 with a 4-1 win over Columbus.The Hockey News - Utah Mammoth · 2026-10-05
Michael DiPietro drops an honest quote about his first start for the Bruins against the WildBoston Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo was honest about his first start against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-04
Fashion Could Be the Key To Predicting the Wild SeasonThe 2026-27 season is starting with a few wrenches thrown in. The Minnesota Wild haven't re-signed Quinn Hughes. Filip Gustavsson is recovering from hip surgery while his fill-in (Calvin Pickard) is struggling. Maybe…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-04
Takeaways: Penguins Edge Canadiens In Wild Overtime ThrillerThe Pittsburgh Penguins have scored 13 goals in their first two games of the season to start off 2-0.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins · 2026-10-04
Wild Seeing Shades Of Mats Zuccarello As Maxim Shabanov Continues To Build Chemistry With Kirill KaprizovMaxim Shabanov is beginning to find his footing alongside Kirill Kaprizov, with teammates already seeing some similarities to Kaprizov's longtime linemate Mats Zuccarello.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-04
Recap: Bruins start fast, fizzle out against MinnesotaST PAUL, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 03: Jared Spurgeon #46 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins with teammate Marcus Foligno #17 in the third period during the home opener at Grand Casino Arena…Stanley Cup of Chowder · 2026-10-04
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-1 Win Over the BruinsThe Minnesota Wild held their home opener on Saturday evening, Oct. 3, when they hosted the Boston Bruins. They opened their regular season on Thursday, Oct. 1, with a 3-1…The Hockey Writers - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-04
Jared Spurgeon Steps Up As Wild Navigate Brock Faber’s AbsenceWith their star defenseman sidelined by surgery, the Wild’s veteran captain anchors a collective blue-line effort that has stifled opponents during a dominant season-opening winning streak.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-04
How Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is helping fill void left by Brock Faber: 'Always a step ahead'Spurgeon, in the last year of his contract, says he feels good after a couple of summers spent working out rather than rehabbing.The Athletic - Wild · 2026-10-04
3 winners and 2 losers from Boston Bruins two-game road trip against the Jets and WildThe Boston Bruins split a two-game road trip against the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets. Here are three winners and two losers.Causeway Crowd · 2026-10-04
Bruins suffer season’s first loss at MinnesotaThe Boston Bruins fell flat after a 2-0 start, allowing four goals in Minnesota.MassLive - Bruins · 2026-10-04