The Minnesota Wild will look to extend a five-game point streak on Saturday night at home against Chicago. And the final of the home-and-home series that falls on Hockey Day in Minnesota will also mark the return of defenseman and team captain Jared Spurgeon. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since he re-aggravated an upper body […] Wild vs. Blackhawks: Looking to continue … [Read more...] about Wild vs. Blackhawks: Looking to continue recent surge with a return of ‘Spurge’
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Yes. A ‘Moose’ sighting in downtown St. Paul on Saturday night
Believe it or not, there was a moose sighting in downtown St. Paul on Saturday night as the Minnesota Wild took down the Chicago Blackhawks in an overtime thriller. Now I know what you’re thinking, a moose sighting in St. Paul? Okay, technically not an actual moose, but the two-legged version that wears the ‘A’ […] Yes. A ‘Moose’ sighting in downtown St. Paul on Saturday night … [Read more...] about Yes. A ‘Moose’ sighting in downtown St. Paul on Saturday night
Marcus Foligno Delivers in Overtime in 4-3 Wild Win Against Chicago
Happy Hockey Day Minnesota 2022 everyone! Besides a lot of nostalgic outdoor scenes of hockey throughout the day, the nightcap game with the Minnesota Wild always seems to feature late-game heroics. Minnesota did not start out very well, and the Blackhawks looked ornery and motivated as they outworked the Wild for most of the 1st period. Chicago would take the lead about mid … [Read more...] about Marcus Foligno Delivers in Overtime in 4-3 Wild Win Against Chicago
Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks 1/22/22 @ 8:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild (23-10-3) 49pts 4th in the Central 3.69 Goals For Per Game (3rd in the NHL) 2.97 Goals Against Per Game (17th in the NHL) 16.7% Power Play (25th in the NHL) 80.3% Penalty Kill (15th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 16G 30A = 46pts 2. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 11G 23A = 34pts 3. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 18G 14A = 32pts 4. #22 Kevin Fiala ~ 9G 17A = … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks 1/22/22 @ 8:00PM CST at Xcel Energy Center
Marcus Foligno’s Goal Sends Wild To 4-3 OT Win Against Blackhawks
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Marcus Foligno scored at 4:22 of overtime to send the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Minnesota twice trailed in the third period but got goals from Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala to force overtime and, eventually, sweep the back-to-back with the Blackhawks after a 5-1 win in Chicago a night earlier. “It’s not … [Read more...] about Marcus Foligno’s Goal Sends Wild To 4-3 OT Win Against Blackhawks
Recap: Hartman, Kähkönen shine in 5-1 trouncing of Blackhawks
Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images Sometimes all it takes is seeing an old foe to get everybody on the same page again. Maybe it was the facing the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time since the 2019-20 season, or perhaps it was seeing Marc-André Fleury — primarily responsible for the Minnesota Wild's playoff exit last year — in that red sweater. … [Read more...] about Recap: Hartman, Kähkönen shine in 5-1 trouncing of Blackhawks
Wild host Blackhawks in second night of back-to-back
Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images Wild won first game in two seasons 5-1 on Friday night Here we are again, and so soon! The Minnesota Wild will take on the Chicago Blackhawks for the second time in two nights, looking to continue the potent offensive game they displayed in the 5-1 win last night. After not playing against each other since the 2019-20 … [Read more...] about Wild host Blackhawks in second night of back-to-back
Calen Addison should probably stay here
Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The rookie blueliner is getting better and better. I absolutely despise some transactions. Some are great: Trades, rookie call-ups, some guy you absolutely loathe watching play for your favorite team get placed on waivers. But sometimes, it’s just a hollow move that will only leave you wanting more. For the … [Read more...] about Calen Addison should probably stay here
Gamethread: Wild vs. Blackhawks (8:00 p.m.)
Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images This feels familiar. Just over 24 hours after the puck dropped for their first game, the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks are facing each other once again in this home-and-home series. One difference: Jared Spurgeon is back. The Wild captain is making his return from an injury that has left him off the ice since Dec. 16. … [Read more...] about Gamethread: Wild vs. Blackhawks (8:00 p.m.)