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Kirill Kaprizov • LW • Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Nearing Wild Goals Record

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov had a three-point night against the Boston Bruins on Sunday, logging two goals and an assist in a 6-2 home win. He did all of his work in even-strength situations, tying Mikko Koivu for the second-most goals in franchise history. Sitting on 205 markers, Kaprizov now needs only 15 more goals to break Marian Gaborik's Wild record. Currently, Kaprizov is on pace for a 50-goal campaign, so he should move past Gaborik at some point in 2025-26. Just two players have scored more goals in the league this season, and Kaprizov's 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists) in 33 games have him tied for 15th in overall scoring.

21 hours ago

Quinn Hughes • D • Wild

Quinn Hughes Scores in Wild Debut

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes enjoyed a good debut for his new club on Sunday, scoring the team's fourth goal in a 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. Hughes fired in a wrist shot inside the first minute of the third period. The 2024 Norris Trophy winner jumped on the top power-play unit and skated with Brock Faber on the first defensive pairing, eating up 26:55 of ice time. In the game, Hughes had three shots on goal but didn't register any defensive stats. Hughes has previously shown the ability to average over a point per game, and his production is bound to improve in Minnesota, with better players surrounding him. Currently, he sits on 24 points (three goals, 21 assists) through 27 appearances.

22 hours ago

David Jiricek • D • Wild

David Jiricek Hurt Against Bruins

Minnesota Wild defenseman David Jiricek (lower body) was unable to finish Sunday's 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. He had a fine outing, recording a plus-two rating, but a lower-body injury limited Jiricek to 12:52 of ice time. The Czechia blue-liner made his 14th appearance of the season. He has been a non-factor in fantasy hockey, going scoreless so far. Matt Kiersted is likely to fill Jiricek's spot in the lineup if he isn't available for Tuesday's tilt against the Washington Capitals. Kiersted only recently made his season debut and doesn't offer anything from a fantasy perspective.

22 hours ago

Marcus Johansson • LW • Wild

Marcus Johansson Exits With Injury Sunday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (undisclosed) was injured during Sunday's 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins. He collected a power-play assist in the game before leaving the action in the second period. The injury comes at a bad time for the Swedish veteran, as he has heated up in recent games. Over the last four contests, Johansson has contributed three goals and three assists. Across the season, he has posted 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 33 games. Johansson skates on the second line and the second power-play unit. The team currently has an extra forward in Hunter Haight, who may enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals.

22 hours ago

Filip Gustavsson • G • Wild

Filip Gustavsson Takes on Bruins Sunday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will guard the crease in Sunday's matchup against the Boston Bruins, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports. He gets a chance to log his third start in four games after Jesper Wallstedt beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Saturday. Gustavsson seems to have established himself as the clear No. 1 in Minnesota again. He carries a 9-8-3 record for the season and has posted a 2.64 goals-against average with a .907 save percentage and two shutouts. Beating the Bruins won't be easy, as David Pastrnak's crew ranks seventh in the league with a scoring average of 3.28 goals per game.

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Jonas Brodin • D • Wild

Jonas Brodin to Miss Second Consecutive Game Sunday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (upper body) will sit out a second consecutive game on Sunday versus the Boston Bruins, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports. The Swedish veteran is dealing with an upper-body injury and was replaced in the lineup by David Jiricek in Saturday's win over the Ottawa Senators. Brodin has recorded a team-high 66 blocks in 30 games, while picking up nine points (three goals, six assists). Jiricek logged over two and a half minutes of power-play time on Saturday, but he still failed to pick up his first point of the season. Another change is coming on the Wild blue line against Boston, as Quinn Hughes is expected to make his team debut.

2 days ago

Quinn Hughes • D • Wild

Quinn Hughes Traded to WIld

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday in exchange for center Marco Rossi (lower body), defenseman Zeev Buium, left wing Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick. Due to Vancouver's poor season, Hughes' name has frequently been in trade rumors, and he will suit up for a new team this weekend. Hughes' Wild debut is expected to come on Sunday against the Boston Bruins. Even with his team struggling, Hughes has been averaging close to a point per game during the 2025-26 season. He has tallied two goals and 21 assists in 26 games. His production should improve on a better team. The 2024 Norris Trophy winner is under contract until the 2027 offseason. His arrival in Saint Paul is bad news for Brock Faber, who will have to give up his spot on the first power-play unit to Hughes.

3 days ago

Mats Zuccarello • RW • Wild

Mats Zuccarello Lands on Injured Reserve

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. He was hurt in Monday's win over the Seattle Kraken and won't be available for a few games at least. Zuccarello has made only 15 appearances this season, registering two goals and 10 assists. On Thursday against the Dallas Stars, Vladimir Tarasenko is set to skate in Zuccarello's spot on the first line, giving him extra fantasy value. Minnesota also placed defenseman Jacob Middleton (upper body) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. In corresponding moves, forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel and defenseman Matt Kiersted were recalled from the minors.

4 days ago

Joel Eriksson Ek • C • Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Ends Dry Spell With Three-Point Effort

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek recorded a season-high three points in Monday's 4-1 road victory over the Seattle Kraken, ending a five-game scoreless spell. The Swedish forward opened the scoring early in the second period and bagged a pair of assists in the third. With his second assist, Erikson Ek broke a tie with Mikael Granlund for the 10th-most points in Wild history. Recently, Eriksson Ek has struggled to make an impact offensively, but his season hasn't gone too badly. After 30 appearances, Erikson Ek sits on 19 points (five goals, 14 assists). He is third on the Wild squad with 52 hits.

6 days ago

Jacob Middleton • D • Wild

Jacob Middleton Hurt in Monday's Win

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (undisclosed) was injured in Monday's victory over the Seattle Kraken. He left the contest in the third period due to an undisclosed injury. Before his exit, Middleton recorded an assist on Minnesota's first goal. This gives Middleton six assists for the season. He has yet to score a goal with 21 attempts on the net. Last season, Middleton produced a career-high eight goals. In 2025-26, the veteran rearguard has also recorded 46 blocks and 45 hits in 27 appearances. Minnesota played with seven defensemen on Monday night, so a forward might come into the lineup as Middleton's replacement if he can't play in Thursday's contest against the Dallas Stars.

6 days ago

Mats Zuccarello • RW • Wild

Mats Zuccarello Exits Early Monday

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (undisclosed) exited Monday's 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken after logging only 5:32 of ice time. He was knocked out of the lineup by a big hit from Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn. The Norwegian veteran was making his 15th appearance of the season after he missed the start of the campaign with a lower-body injury. Zuccarello has been sharp on the first line, contributing two goals and 12 assists. Vladimir Tarasenko, who has notched 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 23 outings, may join the top six if Zuccarello has to spend some time on the sidelines.

6 days ago

Danila Yurov • RW • Wild

Danila Yurov Returns From Two-Game Absence Saturday

Minnesota Wild forward Danila Yurov (undisclosed) will be back in action on Saturday against the Nashville Predators, returning from a two-game absence. He is projected to rejoin Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello on the first line. Meanwhile, Ryan Hartman will drop to the fourth line, with Ben Jones sitting as a healthy scratch. Yurov has fit in quite well on the top line, notching five points (one goal, four assists) over his last seven appearances. The Russian rookie has managed seven points (three goals, four assists) in 21 games for the season overall. Minnesota's top line gets a juicy matchup on Saturday against the NHL's leakiest defense.

Dec 6

Danila Yurov • RW • Wild

Danila Yurov Misses Second Straight Game

Minnesota Wild center Danila Yurov (undisclosed) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. The 21-year-old was filling in as the first-line center when he suffered an undisclosed injury. He has notched seven points (three goals, four assists) in 21 games during his rookie campaign, including five points (one goal, four assists) in his last seven outings. Marco Rossi (lower body) is expected to miss at least three more games, putting pressure on Ryan Hartman to perform well. He took over the top-line center role on Tuesday night against the Edmonton Oilers.

Dec 4

Danila Yurov • RW • Wild

Danila Yurov Won't Play on Tuesday

Minnesota Wild forward Danila Yurov (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Edmonton Oilers and is day-to-day, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Due to Minnesota's large number of injuries, Yurov has recently skated on the top line. He has tallied seven points (three goals, four assists) in 21 games during his rookie year. Ryan Hartman will move to the first line on Tuesday. His fantasy value gets a big boost from this, although Hartman has been a disappointment this season. Across 22 appearances, he has managed only four goals and eight points. Five of his points came in his first 10 outings.

Dec 1

Ryan Hartman • RW • Wild

Ryan Hartman Returns to Action Friday

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman (lower body) will return to the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche. He has missed four games due to a lower-body injury. It has been a tricky season for Hartman, who has tallied seven points (four goals, three assists) in 20 outings. In his last seven outings, he has managed to find a way to the score sheet only once. On Friday, Hartman will center the third line, as the Wild's frontline continues to miss Marco Rossi (lower body), Vladimir Tarasenko (lower body), Vinnie Hinostroza (lower body), and Marcus Foligno (lower body).

Nov 28

Marcus Foligno • LW • Wild

Marcus Foligno Exits With Injury Wednesday

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (lower body) missed the third period and overtime in Wednesday's win over the Chicago Blackhawks. He dished out three hits in 7:28 of ice time before leaving the game with a lower-body injury. After 23 appearances, Foligno has failed to score with 21 shots and has only two assists. However, he ranks 11th in the league with 77 hits. Hunter Haight could make his third appearance of the season if Foligno isn't available on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 21-year-old is not expected to make a significant fantasy impact.

Nov 27

Vinnie Hinostroza • RW • Wild

Vinnie Hinostroza to Miss 4-6 Weeks

Minnesota Wild center Vinnie Hinostroza (lower body) will miss 4-6 weeks of action, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Last week, he was hurt in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Hinostroza has recorded five points (two goals, three assists) in 22 appearances this season. The injury bug has bitten the Wild's frontline badly lately, resulting in Danila Yurov taking on the top-line center role. The Russian rookie has handled the added responsibility well, notching four points (one goal, three assists) over the past four games.

Nov 26

Jesper Wallstedt • G • Wild

Jesper Wallstedt Picks Up Third Shutout of the Season

Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt kept the Winnipeg Jets from scoring on Sunday, posting his third shutout of the season in a 3-0 road win. He has 32 saves in the contest, becoming the fourth-youngest netminder in NHL history with a season-opening point streak of at least eight games. The 23-year-old Swedish native has gone 6-0-2 to start the year. Wallstedt has won each of his last five starts, allowing only five goals. Incredibly, he has recorded all three of his shutouts this season over his last four appearances. Wallstedt is providing great competition to Filip Gustavsson, as the two goalies have alternated starts over the last couple of weeks.

Nov 24

Matt Boldy • LW • Wild

Matt Boldy Amasses Three Points in Impressive Road Win

Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy bagged two goals and one assist as the team kicked off a three-game road trip on Friday with a 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Boldy needed less than four minutes to open the scoring and added a power-play assist midway through the first period. He completed his three-point night with the game's final goal at the 17:48 mark in the second frame. Boldy grabbed multiple points for the fourth time this month. The 24-year-old has been on a scoring tear in November, tallying six goals and four assists during a six-game point streak. The hot stretch has made Boldy Minnesota's leading goal-scorer with 13 markers. Overall, he has posted 25 points in 22 games.

Nov 22

Filip Gustavsson • G • Wild

Filip Gustavsson Shuts Out Penguins Friday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson turned aside 19 shots to record his second shutout of the season in Friday's 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. There are now four goalies with multiple shutouts this season, and two of them play for the Wild. Jesper Wallstedt has also done an impressive job for Minnesota. For most of the campaign, Wallstedt has even outperformed Gustavsson, but he has started to turn his season around. Gustavsson has gone 4-1-1 in November, improving his overall record to 6-7-2. He has a 2.79 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage. With both netminders in top form, Wallstedt and Gustavsson have alternated starts lately. If the trend continues, we will see Gustavsson next on Wednesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Nov 22

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