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Things have gotten tense for the Edmonton Oilers. Heading into January, the team stared down an eight-game homestand they hoped to take advantage of, only to fall flat, going 4-4. The penultimate game of the stand, a 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild, saw netminder Tristan Jarry’s post-game comments take aim at his teammates. “I…
From In the Pressbox | about 10 hours ago | 2 reads
That's Wild Kirill Kaprizov has already set some Minnesota Wild franchise records but very soon he could put his name at the very top of the all-time goals record. He needs just three more goals to pass Marian Gaborik as the Wild's all-time goals leader. Could he do it this week, with the Wi...
From Hockey Wilderness | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Marc-Andre Fleury’s retirement tour never really felt like a goodbye, and the way he has been hanging around the Minnesota Wild lately is only driving that point home. With the organization now openly listening to trade offers on Jesper Wallstedt in pursuit of a true No. 1 center, a path is suddenly...
From Hockey Wilderness | 2 days ago | 1 read
Wednesday’s NHL action includes the Minnesota Wild (33-14-10) visiting the Nashville Predators (26-23-6) at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators are underdogs (+108 on the moneyline) against the Wild (-129) ahead of the game, which begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Follow the action on ESPN+ as the Wild attempt to take down the Predators. Wild vs. Predators Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nas...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 days ago | 1 read
The Minnesota Wild are still looking to add to their roster as the NHL trade deadline nears. The team needs center or forward depth in general and has been linked to several big-ticket players, such as Nico Hischier, Ryan O'Reilly, Vincent Trocheck, and Artemi Panarin. The only problem with the...
From Hockey Wilderness | 2 days ago | 1 read
That's Wild After the Minnesota Wild suffered a loss in Montreal last month, they now get some revenge as they have a nice and tidy comeback for Kirill Kaprizov to win it in overtime Monday night. [StarTribune] During the game though, defenseman Daemon Hunt had to exit with what looks...
From Hockey Wilderness | 2 days ago | 1 read
Game 56: Montreal Canadiens @ Minnesota Wild Start time: 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST In the Canadiens regions: RDS (French) In the Wild region: FanDuel Sportsnet North/Wisconsin Streaming: Prime Monday Night Hockey It’s a very different team the Montreal Canadiens will face tonight in St. Paul, Minnesota, not just because almost all of the Wild’s players are now healthy after a handful were kept home for the first game in Montreal, but because they’ve come out of the doldrums they wer...
From Eyes On The Prize | 3 days ago | 1 read
Ryan Hartman has proven to be a perfectly capable, if imperfect, placeholder at first-line center for the Minnesota Wild. He has provided Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello with a reliable partner while the organization continues to search for a true No. 1 pivot. When Dean Evanson first moved...
From Hockey Wilderness | 3 days ago | 2 reads
The Edmonton Oilers have two games left before the Olympic break, following a rough 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild last Saturday. With Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Josh Samanski the only three Oilers headed to the upcoming Olympics (so far), the team should aim to finish strong this week against their Canadian rivals, the…
From In the Pressbox | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Welcome to the Game Day Thread for the games in the week of 2/2. The Predators won the week last week though it certainly wasn’t pretty. If we could play all three periods the way we played the last two Saturday, our results could be much better. Shout out to Roman Josi’s 200th goal! Three games left before the Olympic break – can we get all six points? Games this week are: Monday 2/2 vs Saint Louis Blues 7pm Central on FanDuel and ESPN Wednesday 2/4 vs Minnesota Wild 7...
From On the Forecheck | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Game 56: Montreal Canadiens @ Minnesota Wild Start time: 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST In the Canadiens regions: RDS (French) In the Wild region: FanDuel Sportsnet North/Wisconsin Streaming: Prime Monday Night Hockey In previewing the recent Montreal Canadiens game against the Colorado Avalanche, it was pointed out how mediocre the leaders of the Central Division were in January. Starting the first month of 2026 with a 5-4-2 record, the Minnesota Wild finished strong with three con...
From Eyes On The Prize | 3 days ago | 1 read
Wagering on a player to score is an exciting way to get involved with an NHL game — here’s a complete list of anytime goal-scorer odds for Monday, including all 10 matchups across the league. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) -140 to score Avalanche vs. Red Wings Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 2 MacKinnon’s stats: 40 goals in 53 games Kirill Kaprizov (Wild) +100 to score Wild vs. Canadiens Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 days ago | 0 reads
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the class of the Western Conference resides in the Central Division. The Minnesota Wild took care of business in Edmonton on Saturday night, handling the Oilers in a 7-3 win and completing a regular-season sweep in the process. After a tight opening frame that saw the two teams trade goals,…
From In the Pressbox | 4 days ago | 1 read
Squaring up with the Minnesota Wild has never been an easy task for the Edmonton Oilers. Such was the case on Saturday night, as they erased a 2-1 deficit to beat the Oilers 7-3, now improving to 10-4 at Rogers Place since it opened a decade ago. Despite Edmonton’s solid start to the game, building…
From In the Pressbox | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Death, taxes, and the Minnesota Wild beating the Edmonton Oilers. On Saturday evening, the Oilers played the seventh of eight consecutive games, hosting the Wild for the final team this season. Like the previous two times, the Wild pulled out the win, defeating the Oilers 7-3. Things actually started off well for the Oilers, as…
From In the Pressbox | 4 days ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers are coming off one of the wildest wins of the season, but tonight feels like a very different test. On their 10th try, the Oilers finally strung together three straight wins with that absurd 4-3 overtime comeback against the Sharks on Thursday, and while two points are two points, the way they…
From In the Pressbox | 5 days ago | 1 read
The Edmonton Oilers play the Minnesota Wild tonight, and more importantly, they play Quinn Hughes. It’ll be the second time they see him in Wild threads, the first having come just eight days after the deal. And look at what’s happened to Minnesota since that trade. The Wild went from good to great the moment…
From In the Pressbox | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Maybe Edmonton Oilers fans can resonate with this quote from Minnesota Wild coach Jon Hynes. “The one thing I will say is that when you go through 82 games, they’re not all gonna be Picassos, right?” said Hynes. Right you are, Mr. Hynes. Both teams would approach this ethos from different angles after their last…
From In the Pressbox | 5 days ago | 0 reads
The Minnesota Wild are looking for more ways to upgrade ahead of the trade deadline this season to have a larger advantage over the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars or to just keep up with them if those teams make larger additions, which it seems as though they're set to as well. The Wild have already brought in Quinn Hughes, but that was to address their defense. They still have their forward group to make more suitable for a Stanley Cup run. Center is a place where they'd like to upgrade,...
From NHL Trade Rumors | 5 days ago | 0 reads
On Saturday at 10 p.m. ET, the Edmonton Oilers will meet the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Place. If you’re thinking about making a wager, we have best bets suggestions in this article. Best Oilers vs. Wild Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Connor McDavid, Oilers +105 34 G in 55 GP Kirill Kaprizov, Wild +125 29 G in 55 GP Leon Draisaitl, Oilers +130 26 G in 52 GP Zach Hyman, Oilers +150 22 G in 36 GP M...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 5 days ago | 1 read
Not going to beat around the bush, the last few weeks have not been fun if you’re a Wisconsin Badgers fan. This hockey team has found all sorts of ways to lose, from giving up nice leads to being run out of their own barn. Worst of all, the current four-game skid is happening after […]
From Bucky's 5th Quarter | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The Minnesota Wild have picked up points in five of their past six games, a reminder that patience with this group might be the smartest path forward. As tempting as it may be to shake up the roster, the way this team has handled adversity, leaned on its core, and integrated new pieces suggests that...
From Hockey Wilderness | 7 days ago | 1 read
Things did not look good for Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt at the end of the first period on Tuesday night. He had given up three goals, and the Wild were down 3-0 against the lowly Chicago Blackhawks. A save on a Connor Bedard shot in the second period that almost trickled past h...
From Hockey Wilderness | 7 days ago | 3 reads
Thursday will feature an NHL contest between the home favorite Minnesota Wild (30-14-10, -219 on the moneyline to win) and the Calgary Flames (21-25-6, +180 moneyline odds) at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Follow the action on ESPN+ as the Wild look to defeat the Flames. Wild vs. Flames Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota Favorite: Wild (-219) Underdog:...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The Minnesota Wild should target Robert Thomas from the St. Louis Blues to improve their center position. Also, they should target Jordan Kyrou, who hasn’t taken a step forward after scoring 70 points last season. He has only 24 points in 42 games, which puts him on pace for just 41 points. That dro...
From Hockey Wilderness | 8 days ago | 2 reads