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The Wild's Power Play May Finally Have Real DepthLook at last season's leaders in power-play minutes. Three of the top 15 were with the Minnesota Wild. Part of the reason is that Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, and Matt Boldy are elite options who can handle long…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-08
Meet Peter Thome, the Wild analyst who could go from the press box to the creaseThome, a hockey operations analyst for the Wild, has to be ready for his other role, EBUG, in a pinch.The Athletic - Wild · 2026-10-08
Sabres' Post-Game Report: Buffalo Stands Strong With Big Comeback Win Over Well-Contstructed Minnesota Wild SquadThe Buffalo Sabres lost their first game of the 2026-27 season. Since then, they've won three straight, including Tuesday's 3-2 OT victory over the Minnesota Wild. Buffalo dug a two-goal hole for itself Tuesday, but…The Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-07
The Wild's Blown Lead Shouldn't Diminish Kaprizov's MilestoneKirill Kaprizov’s 400th NHL game deserved a better ending. Instead, the Minnesota Wild left Buffalo with a frustrating reminder that even a milestone night for their biggest star cannot overshadow a game that slipped…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-07
Sabres “Power” Past Wild, Shifting Line Combos In Third Period ComebackBuffalo stays unbeaten on home ice with 3-2 overtime win against MinnesotaThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-07
Minnesota Wild Recall Veteran Tyler Pitlick With Nick Foligno InjuredWith Nick Foligno sustaining an upper-body injury against the Buffalo Sabres, the Minnesota Wild have recalled veteran forward Tyler Pitlick from the AHL's Iowa Wild.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-07
Red Wings Assistant GM Among 20-Plus Scouts Watching Wild As Danila Yurov ScoresAs Dylan Larkin trade rumors swirl, Kris Draper’s presence in the press box coincided with a standout performance from a key Wild asset Detroit may covet.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-07
Minnesota Wild’s LACKLUSTER finish leads to first loss of seasonKirsten Krull joins Judd and AJ to discuss the Wild's overtime loss in Buffalo on Tuesday night and break down what went wrong. Is there a reason to be concerned about Matt Boldy's slow start? What are impressions of…SKOR North - Wild · 2026-10-07
Jared Spurgeon Now Owns Every Major Wild Scoring Record Among DefensemenWith his 139th career power-play point Tuesday in Buffalo, Jared Spurgeon passed Ryan Suter and added another franchise record to his historic Wild career.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-07
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 3-2 Win Over the WildThough the opening-night loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets wasn’t ideal, the team got back on track with a thrilling win at home against the Chicago Blackhawks. The slate is…The Hockey Writers - Sabres · 2026-10-07
Buffalo Sabres unlocked a cheat code in comeback win vs. WildThe Sabres were down 2-0 without many answers for a defensively strong Wild club. Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff then made a lineup change that flipped the game.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-07
Wild Blow Lead Against Sabres, And They Deserve ItThat's Wild The Minnesota WIld visited the Buffalo Sabres on an early-season trip out east and while they held a 2-0 lead thanks to two second-period goals from Danila Yurov and Maxim Shabanov, they ended up losing 3-2…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-07
3 winners, 1 loser from the Buffalo Sabres impressive OT win over the WildThe Buffalo Sabres got some big performances against the Minnesota Wild from these three players while one continues to struggle to begin the season.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-07- Owen Power, Tage Thompson star as Sabres roar back to beat Wild in OT: ‘Like a playoff game’BUFFALO – Less than a week into the season, the Sabres have kept showcasing more of the maturity that helped buoy them to a thrilling 109-point campaign last year. To wit: in each of the last two games, they’ve erased…Buffalo Hockey Beat · 2026-10-07
Nick Foligno injured as Wild fail to withstand Sabres' late push: TakeawaysFoligno sustained an upper-body injury in the first period and finished with only five shifts and 3:29 of ice time.The Athletic - Wild · 2026-10-07
Sabres Tame Wild In Third Period ComebackBuffalo refuse to be beaten, defeat Wild in overtime Boxscore Score: Buffalo Sabres 3-2 Minnesota Wild (OT) Shots: BUF 28-20 MIN Buffalo Sabres Goals: Östlund 1 (Power, Dahlin); Thompson 2 (Krebs); Power 1 (Kulich)…Die by the Blade · 2026-10-07
Owen Power scores in OT and Sabres rally from 2 goals down to beat Wild 3-2Owen Power scored 4:22 into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2WKBW 7 News - Sabres · 2026-10-07
3 takeaways from the Buffalo Sabres thrilling comeback win against Minnesota WildFrom defensive penalty kill stands to crucial third period line tweaks, here is how the Buffalo Sabres handed Minnesota their first loss.Sabre Noise · 2026-10-07
Owen Power lifts Sabres to overtime win over WildBUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Owen Power scored with 37 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Sabres a 3-2 comeback victory against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night at KeyBank Center. Power also had an assist in raising…WIVB News 4 - Sabres · 2026-10-07
Wild Forward Nick Foligno Exits Sabres Game With An Upper-Body InjuryThe veteran forward vanished from the bench after logging limited first-period ice time, leaving Minnesota short-handed while team officials remain silent on his injury status.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-07
(10-6-26) Wild Vs Sabres: Game Preview, Line CombinationsThe Minnesota Wild will look to remain unbeaten Tuesday night when they face the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
Wild's Michael McCarron Looking To Continue His Outstanding Start To The 2026-27 NHL SeasonMichael McCaron has been a standout performer for the Minnesota Wild through the first two games, realizing his role and excelling. Can he keep the good times rolling tonight against the Buffalo Sabres?The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
The Wild's Fourth Line Isn't Playing Like A Typical Fourth LineMichael McCarron, Marcus Foligno, and Nick Foligno are all hammers, and the NHL is a nail. Despite each player averaging under 13 minutes a night, they averaged 2.7 hits each per game. Add that up, and the Minnesota…Hockey Wilderness · 2026-10-06
Kirill Kaprizov Set To Play 400th NHL Game Against SabresThe Minnesota superstar enters elite territory Tuesday, trailing only McDavid, Crosby, and Ovechkin for points through 400 games while chasing the Wild's third straight victory this season.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
Zucker, Lyon Practice, Sabres Take On Wild’s Buffalo BrothersBuffalo is hoping to stay unbeaten on home ice against MinnesotaThe Hockey News - Sabres · 2026-10-06
Wild Top Line Center Expected To Play Tonight In BuffaloDanila Yurov avoids a injury scare to rejoin Kirill Kaprizov on the top line, providing a massive boost for Minnesota’s depleted roster against the Sabres.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06- Game #3 Preview & Open Thread: Sabres vs. WildBuffalo continues early season homestand against Minnesota Buffalo Sabres (1-1-0) vs. Minnesota Wild (2-0-0) Puck Drop: 7 p.m. ET | KeyBank Center, Buffalo, N.Y. TV: MSG-B, MINNHL, DAZN, ESPN+, Fubo Radio: WGR 550,…Die by the Blade · 2026-10-06
(10-6-26) Wild Vs Sabres: Goaltending MatchupRed-hot Jesper Wallstedt aims to keep Minnesota perfect as he faces Colten Ellis, who makes his season debut for Buffalo after previously dismantling the Wild in a shootout.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
Minnesota Wild’s 3 Keys to a Successful Road TripThe Minnesota Wild are on the road more than at home for the first two months of the season before they spend nearly the whole month of December on home…The Hockey Writers - Minnesota Wild · 2026-10-06
NHL Rumor Roundup: Updates On Quinn Hughes And Pavel Zacha, Maple Leafs Could Peddle Miles WoodThe ongoing uncertainty over the contract negotiations for Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes and Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha could make them trade candidates if new deals aren't in place by the March 1 trade…The Hockey News · 2026-10-06