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Joel Eriksson Ek • C • Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Powers Minnesota Past Dallas in Opening Game

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek did not hesitate; he simply kept shooting the puck. Eriksson Ek had five shots on goal in Game 1 against the Dallas Stars. Two of those shots went in the net on the power play as Minnesota routed Dallas 6-1. The first goal came as Eriksson Ek cruised into the slot. He beat Jake Oettinger off a brilliant feed from Matt Boldy. His second goal came from a Kirill Kaprizov pass, where Oettinger had zero chance of stopping the puck. The key part is that the forward was willing to get into a position in the slot where he might take punishment but would get chances. Eriksson Ek did not miss as the top line racked up 15 of Minnesota's 28 shots in Game 1.

21 hours ago

Matt Boldy • LW • Wild

Matt Boldy Delivers Huge Game 1 Performance in Win

Matt Boldy led the Minnesota Wild in a resounding 6-1 Game 1 victory. Boldy wound up with a game-high eight shots on goal. He followed that up with two goals and an assist. That included a bunch of scoring chances and an empty net tally too. Boldy found Joel Eriksson Ek in the slot for the first of Eriksson Ek's two power play goals. The duo combined for 13 shots and six points against the Dallas Stars. Overall, the top line ended up with nine points including Kirill Kaprizov. Boldy and the trio could not be stopped by Dallas' team defense. His ability to create space and chances changed the entire tenor of Game 1.

22 hours ago

Quinn Hughes • D • Wild

Quinn Hughes Available Saturday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (illness) will be in action on Saturday against the Dallas Stars, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports. Zach Bogosian (lower body) has also been cleared to play, giving Minnesota's defense a boost. Hughes has been dealing with an illness lately and didn't suit up for the Wild's last two regular-season contests. The Olympic champion had 76 points (seven goals, 69 assists) in 74 games during the regular season, ranking as the league's fifth-highest scoring defenseman. Hughes notched 53 points (five goals, 48 assists) in 48 contests, playing an integral role for the team on both ends of the ice.

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Jesper Wallstedt • G • Wild

Jesper Wallstedt to Start in Goal for Minnesota on Saturday

Jesper Wallstedt gets the start in goal for the Minnesota Wild on Saturday evening against the Dallas Stars. Wallstedt has been the better of the two Wild goaltenders during the 2025-26 season. In 33 games started, the 23-year-old has a record of 18-9-6. He has four shutouts with a 2.61 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage. Wallstedt allowed two goals or fewer in eight of his final nine starts while posting a .930 save percentage since the trade deadline. The goaltender has a solid .830 high danger save percentage and Dallas scores more high danger goals than anyone in the league.

Yesterday

Joel Eriksson Ek • C • Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek has Three Points in Victory

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek scored one goal and added two assists in a 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. The Swedish forward has now extended his point streak to four straight games. Ek has 19 goals and 32 assists in 69 games played and is tied for third place on the Wild with 51 points this season.

Apr 7

Kirill Kaprizov • LW • Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Bags Sixth Career Hat Trick Sunday

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov took down the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Sunday with his sixth career hat trick. The Russian star netted two even-strength goals during the second period and broke the Red Wings' hearts with a late power-play marker in the third. Only Marian Gaborik (9) has scored more hat tricks for the Wild than Kaprizov, whose last three-goal game was 24 months ago. While Kaprizov hadn't had a hat trick for a while, he has been sharp in front of the net all season. In 75 games, he has scored 43 goals and 87 points. Kaprizov has struck five goals during his current four-game point streak, adding two assists.

Apr 5

Marcus Foligno • LW • Wild

Marcus Foligno Available Against Panthers

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (lower body) will return to action on Thursday night against the Florida Panthers. He has yet to play this month due to a lower-body injury. Foligno is second on his team with 151 hits and has recorded 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 48 games with 55 SOG. On Thursday, Foligno will play alongside his brother Nick for the first time. The two are expected to be joined by Yakov Trenin on the fourth line.

Mar 26

Joel Eriksson Ek • C • Wild

Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek Returning Tuesday

Minnesota Wild forwards Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) and Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Both players have recently missed time due to lower-body injuries, with Kaprizov sitting out two games and Eriksson Ek three. Nico Sturm and Hunter Haight will exit the lineup to make room for the duo. Kaprizov will rejoin the first line, while Eriksson Ek will center the second line. They will also strengthen Minnesota's first power-play unit. The Lightning have allowed 3.71 goals per game since the Olympic break, so Minnesota's frontline could be in for a productive evening.

Mar 24

Joel Eriksson Ek • C • Wild

Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek to Remain Out Saturday

Minnesota Wild forwards Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) and Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't be available on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. Kaprizov will skip a second consecutive game, while Eriksson Ek will be absent for a third straight contest. Both players are considered day-to-day, so they could be available on Tuesday when Minnesota faces the Tampa Bay Lightning. Marcus Johansson, Danila Yurov, and Matt Boldy are expected to make up the first line against Dallas. Skating with an elite scorer like Boldy elevates both Johansson's and Yurov's fantasy value.

Mar 20

Kirill Kaprizov • LW • Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Won't Play Against Blackhawks

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. He is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Minnesota will head out without Kaprizov for the first time this season. The Russian superstar has totaled a team-high 80 points (38 goals, 42 assists) in 69 appearances. Kaprizov's absence will give Bobby Brink (upper body) a chance to skate on the first line. The former Flyer is back in the lineup after missing four games with an upper-body injury.

Mar 19

Brock Faber • D • Wild

Brock Faber Registers Three Assists in Overtime Win

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber stood out as a playmaker in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks, recording three assists. He had a pair of helpers in the first period, including a power-play assist, and added a third one to his tally in overtime when Mats Zuccarello finished the game. Faber was also actively chasing a goal, ending with five shots on net. His defensive efforts included three hits. In his previous four outings, Faber had managed only one point, so he will be relieved to be back on track. The defensive talent will now look to start a point streak on Thursday in a rematch with the Blackhawks. Across 69 games this season, Faber has totaled 46 points (14 goals, 32 assists) and sits just two away from setting a new career-high.

Mar 18

Joel Eriksson Ek • C • Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Expected to Miss Three Games

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is likely to miss at least three games, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He will be replaced in the lineup by Robby Fabbri on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Eriksson Ek is Minnesota's third-highest scoring forward this season, with 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists) in 62 appearances. With Eriksson Ek out, Danila Yurov is set to serve as the top-line center, making him a more attractive fantasy target. In 61 outings this season, Yurov has notched 10 goals and 15 assists.

Mar 17

Bobby Brink • RW • Wild

Bobby Brink Questionable Sunday

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has missed two games due to an upper-body injury, and it's uncertain whether Brink will be able to return on Sunday night. Since joining the Wild from Philadelphia at the trade deadline, Brink has scored one goal in three games. Robby Fabbri and Nico Strum have taken turns filling in for Brink. Strum logged 8:26 of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers, recording one shot on goal and two hits. If Brink can't make it back on Sunday, his next opportunity will be Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Mar 15

Bobby Brink • RW • Wild

Bobby Brink Remains Out Saturday

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) won't play on Saturday against the New York Rangers, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Brink's next chance to return will come on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. While Robby Fabbri filled in for Brink on the third line in Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers, Nico Strum will jump into the lineup against the Rangers. Strum has managed only 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 41 outings this season and doesn't have much fantasy value.

Mar 14

Bobby Brink • RW • Wild

Bobby Brink a Game-Time Decision for Meeting with Flyers

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink (upper body) is considered a game-time call for Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers. He may have to miss a meeting with his former team after sustaining an upper-body injury in Tuesday's win over the Utah Mammoth. Brink has made three appearances with the Wild since being traded last week by the Flyers, recording one goal on three shots on net. Robby Fabbri is expected to make the lineup if Brink can't play. Through 17 games with both the Wild and St. Louis Blues this season, Fabbri has produced only one goal and three assists, making him a non-factor in fantasy hockey.

Mar 12

Marcus Johansson • LW • Wild

Marcus Johansson Returns From Two-Game Absence

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (upper body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth. He is expected to link up with Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy on the second line. Nico Sturm will make room in the lineup for Johansson, who has missed two games due to an upper-body injury. Johansson is one point short of his sixth 40-point campaign. He has contributed 13 goals and 26 assists in 57 contests this season. Utah's defense can be tough to break down, making this a challenging matchup for Johansson and the Wild.

Mar 10

Nick Foligno • LW • Wild

Wild Acquire Nick Foligno

The Minnesota Wild are closing in on a deal for forward Nick Foligno from the Chicago Blackhawks, with the return currently unknown. The veteran forward will team up with his brother, Marcus Foligno, who has played for the Wild for the past nine seasons. The 38-year-old has scored three goals and totaled 11 points through 37 games, and he will occupy a bottom-six role with the contending Wild.

Mar 6

Bobby Brink • RW • Wild

Wild Acquire Bobby Brink

The Minnesota Wild have acquired forward Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman David Jiricek. The 24-year-old is in the final season of his two-year contract, and he is set to become a restricted free agent this summer. Brink, who was a former second-round draft pick, brings some scoring depth to the Wild forward group, as he has totaled 13 goals and 26 points through 55 games.

Mar 6

Jeff Petry • D • Wild

Jeff Petry Traded to Wild

The Minnesota Wild have brought in defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The 16-year veteran was acquired in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Petry is averaging a career-low 14:51 of ice time this season, and his offensive output was limited to eight assists in 58 games with the Panthers. Additionally, he has recorded 135 shots, 57 blocks, and 59 hits. Petry, who turned 38 in December, no longer has any fantasy value in the later stages of his career, but he will bring veteran experience and depth to the Wild's blue line, which has struggled with injuries for much of the season.

Mar 6

Marcus Johansson • LW • Wild

Marcus Johansson Makes Early Exit Versus Lightning

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (upper body) didn't finish Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports. He exited the action with an apparent upper-body injury in the third period following a hit from Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh, who was given a two-minute interference penalty on the play. After the game, Wild head coach John Hynes said Johansson "looks pretty good right now." There's hope Johansson won't miss additional time. The Swedish veteran contributed an assist on Tuesday night and has amassed 39 points (13 goals, 26 assists) in 57 contests. Minnesota's schedule gives Johansson some added recovery time, with the next game not until Friday.

Mar 4

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