Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov misses practice, could be headed for surgery: Sources
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.
Wild scoring leader Kirill Kaprizov headed for surgery
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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.
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.
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.
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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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RECAP: Late Push Not Enough as Blackhawks Fall 3-2 to Wild
CHICAGO -- Matt Boldy had three assists, and the Minnesota Wild held on for a 4-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday. Boldy has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in his past 11 games.
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.
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Game Recap: Wild 4, Blackhawks 2
Jared Spurgeon put the Wild up 1-0 at 5:43 of the first period, taking a pass in the slot from Boldy and putting the puck past the stick side of Mrazek. Frederick Gaudreau made it 2-0 at 7:17, when his shot from the bottom of the right face-off circle got past Mrazek on the short side.
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Wild get back in the win column at Chicago
In the middle frame, Chicago’s Nick Foligno was whistled for holding Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov, and complained a bit too forcefully about the call, drawing a second penalty. Minnesota made it 3-0 on the extended power play, as Eriksson Ek recorded his ninth goal of the season and second of the weekend.
Wild start strong, hold on for much-needed win over lowly Blackhawks
It wasn't an overly convincing win, but the Wild got the job done against one of the worst teams in the NHL on Sunday evening. They started hot, then held on and were able to avoid blowing a 3-0 lead in a 4-2 road victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Wild build big lead, extend mastery of Blackhawks
Jared Spurgeon, Frederick Gaudreau and Joel Eriksson Ek scored to give the visiting Minnesota Wild a three-goal edge, and they held on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Sunday.