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The Minnesota Wild don’t need to panic after Thursday night's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. But they do need to heed the warning: falling behind early and hoping their talent can rescue them isn't a sustainable formula. Minnesota fell to 2-1-1 after its second straight defeat, in which...
The Florida Panthers (2-0-2) will finally play a home game when they host the Minnesota Wild (2-1-1) this evening at Amerant Bank Arena in suburban Sunrise. Florida finished off its season-opening four-game road trip with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. Seth Jones and Matthew Tkachuk scored the goals and Lars Eller and Sam Bennett collected assists. The trio of Tkachuk, Eller and Bennett are all on three-game points streaks and are tied for the club lead in scoring. J...
Tampa Bay found its scoring punch on defense Thursday night, then leaned on its new backup goaltender. John The post Carlson Powers Lightning Past Wild appeared first on We Never Stop .
It was reported today that veteran NHL defenseman Matt Dumba is retiring after playing his 13th season in the NHL. Dumba was selected 7th overall in the 2012 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild , where he began his career. The 32-year-old defenseman's retirement was announced on social media by the NHLPA, as he joins other NHL players who hung up their skates in the alumni this year. Matt Dumba is officially hanging up his skates after 748 NHL career games. Wishing the former blue ...
Matt Dumba, who spent the first 10 years of his career with the Minnesota Wild, has decided to retire from the NHL after 13 years in the league. Matt Dumba is officially hanging up his skates after 748 NHL career games. Wishing the former blue liner and 2019-20 King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner the best […] The post Former Wild defenseman Matt Dumba calls it a career after 13 NHL seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A former Wild first-round pick and fan favorite has made a big decision about his future. Here is what Matt Dumba announced on Friday.
Dumba appeared in 748 career NHL games, mostly with the Minnesota Wild between 2013 and 2023.
The Minnesota Wild made a roster move ahead of Saturday's game in Florida, sending veteran forward Nick Foligno to IR and calling up Rieger Lorenz.
Already battered by injuries, the Minnesota Wild lost another body Thursday when veteran defenseman Olli Maatta was a late scratch with a lower-body injury ahead of a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 32-year-old was scratched approximately 30 minutes before puck drop and is considered day-to-day. Maatta joins goaltender Filip Gustavsson, forward Nick […] The post Wild’s injured list grows longer after Olli Maatta update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Detroit's front office keeps turning up at Minnesota Wild games. See who was in the press box in Tampa and what it might mean for Dylan Larkin.
The Buffalo Sabres entered Thursday night riding high after a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. They are hitting a tough stretch in the schedule, including Thursday night’s matchup…
The Minnesota Wild were in the middle of their road trip when they took on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night, Oct. 8, after suffering a rough overtime loss…
Lightning News The Tampa Bay Lightning capped off an undefeated opening season homestand last night with their 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Benchmark International Arena, the Lightning’s third in a row. Newly acquired John Carlson and Dennis Hildeby made their marks with great performances in the game. Carlson recorded the Lightning’s first power-play goal of the year with his second goal of the game to put the Lightning ahead 3-1 and Dennis Hildeby played a great first game wit...
The Florida Panthers are idle tonight and will continue preparations for Saturday’s homer-opener against the Minnesota Wild, who lost 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning last night. We’ll get an official take on Brad Marchand’s injury from head coach Paul Maurice after today’s practice, but the interweb scuttlebutt is that it wasn’t as bad as it looked and he’ll only be out for a few weeks. Crossing fingers… Defenseman Alex Petrovic was returned to the Charlotte Checkers, so expect Aaron Ekblad to ...
The Florida Panthers are idle tonight and will continue preparations for Saturday’s homer-opener against the Minnesota Wild, who lost 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning last night. We’ll get an official take on Brad Marchand’s injury from head coach Paul Maurice after today’s practice, but the interweb scuttlebutt is that it wasn’t as bad as it looked and he’ll only be out for a few weeks. Crossing fingers… Defenseman Alex Petrovic was returned to the Charlotte Checkers, so expect Aaron Ekblad to ...
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Thursday night, with defenseman John Carlson scoring twice to extend the home team's win streak to...
That's Wild The Minnesota Wild eventually found their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a battle between potential Stanley Cup contenders, but it came way too late to overcome the deficit that was already in front of them. Some takeaways: [The Athletic] Meet Peter Thome, the Wild...
BUFFALO – For the final 15 minutes of Tuesday’s thrilling 3-2 overtime win, Sabres winger Josh Doan , who began the night skating on the top line, watched from the bench. Following the game, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff acknowledged the obvious, that Doan, who went pointless in the first three contests, is “struggling right now.” So when Ruff shortened his bench and revamped his lines late against the Minnesota Wild, Doan, 24, was one of ... Read the full article The post Sabres’ Lindy Ruff c...
John Carlson scored twice, including the Tampa Bay Lightning’s first power play goal, as the Lightning defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 to extend their winning streak to three games. Anthony Cirelli had the other goal while Dennis Hildeby marked his Tampa Bay debut with 34 saves. Quinn Hughes and Blake Coleman scored for the Wild as they suffer their first regulation loss of the season. Unlike their first two games at home, it took the Lightning, who went with an 11/7 line-up for the third...
The Minnesota Wild (2-0-1) face the Tampa Bay Lightning (2-1-0) at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday night in NHL action. How to Watch Wild vs Lightning Minnesota is coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres after giving…
The Minnesota Wild don’t have a definitive timeline for Brock Faber’s return, and that uncertainty is the hardest part of losing one of their most important players. Faber remains out indefinitely following surgery to repair a fractured skull. Minnesota’s challenge is clear: Keep competing wit...
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The puck has dropped on the 2026-27 NHL season, but veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko is still watching from the outside despite coming off a 23-goal campaign with the Minnesota Wild. The 34-year-old finished with 23 goals and 24 assists in 75 games last season, making his goal tally the highest among unrestricted free agents still […] The post NHL rumors: Panthers offered free agent Vladimir Tarasenko a contract in July appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Florida Panthers return to the ice on Saturday night, facing the Minnesota Wild. They will be without Brad Marchand in that game. Marchand left the Tuesday game against the Los Angeles Kings due to an injury. Now, an injury timeline for the forward is becoming clearer, according to Pierre LeBrun, speaking on TSN’s Early […] The post NHL rumors: Panthers’ Brad Marchand injury is ‘weeks, not months’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Detroit Red Wings GM watched the Wild-Lightning last night. The Boston Bruins show some interest in Simon Edvinsson. Vladimir Tarasenko may not fit the Panthers anymore.