John Hynes worked overtime in the offseason to create depth and condition the Minnesota Wild, which has helped the team rank third in the Western Conference despite an onslaught of injuries. However,

Hynes also had praise for defenseman Zeev Buium, the Wild's top prospect, and his performance at the World Juniors.

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich left last night’s game in the second period with a lower-body injury. Conor McGahey: Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said that forward Valeri Nichushkin will travel with the team on their three-game road trip and is “projected to play” at some point during the trip.

Along with linemates Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy, Rossi is leading the offense in Kirill Kaprizov’s absence.

The Wild fell 4-1 in Vegas, but Gustavsson's play was encouraging. Bill Guerin had an update on Kirill Kaprizov's return.

The Avalanche struck first when the Wild defense was caught flat-footed and Josh Manson’s long lead pass found Logan O’Connor unattended at the blue line. The Colorado forward ripped a low shot past Gustavsson before even four minutes had ticked off in the game.

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Colorado Avalanche for their first season meeting on Thursday evening, Jan. 9. The Wild were still without Kirill Kaprizov, Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon, and Jakub Lauko.

Minnesota placed star forward Kirill Kaprizov on long-term injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 23. He is eligible to return to the lineup as early as Saturday’s tilt in Nashville. Though that ...

The Minnesota Wild have placed top forward Kirill Kaprizov on the long-term injured reserve with the lower-body injury that has kept him out of the lineup for the past 10 games. The move is ...

Minnesota Wild reporter Michael Russo of The Athletic appeared on Sportsnet’s 590‘s The Fan Hockey Show. He reported that GM Bill Guerin will likely be aggressive at the upcoming NHL trade deadline.

You’re going to go through different stages of adversity through the season. We’re obviously in the middle of it right now,” veteran defenseman Zach Bogosian said.

THROUGH GAMES OF SUNDAY, JAN. 19, 2025