Category: Minnesota Wild
West Notes: Foligno, Kiviranta, Stephenson
Michael RussoMinnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno returned to the lineup last night, dressing for the first time in almost two weeks (as per Michael Russo of The Athletic). The 33-year-old missed five games due to an upper-body injury but suited up against Washington and was +1 in 18:10 of play. The veteran win...
Read more3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Win Over the Capitals
Alex OvechkinThe Minnesota Wild hosted the Washington Capitals on Thursday evening, Mar. 27, with all the talk focused on Alex Ovechkin’s chase to break Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record. Going into the…
Read moreAlex Ovechkin’s awesome gesture to Marc-Andre Fleury
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals were heading to the locker room after their 4-2 defeat to the Minnesota Wild when Alex Ovechkin suddenly skated over to his teammates. His incredible gesture toward Marc-André Fleury immediately went viral, ... The post Alex Ovechkin’s awesome gesture to Marc-Andre Fleury app...
Read moreCapitals control play but can’t control final scoreline: numbers for the morning after
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals earned just one point on their quick two-game road trip against Western Conference competition. The team’s latest loss, a 4-2 defeat, came to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Pretty great effort, all things considered. Just how it goes sometimes. NHL GameScore Impact Car...
Read moreAfter final game as rivals, Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals back onto the ice for handshake line with Marc-André Fleury: ‘It’s well-deserved for him’
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals took time to bid farewell to Marc-André Fleury after playing the Minnesota Wild for the last time in the regular season. Fleury, who will retire at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, did not start in net Thursday night against the Capitals, but captain Alex Ovechkin led his tea...
Read moreWild beat Caps 4-2 as power play nears absolute zero
Minnesota WildThe Washington Capitals played well visiting the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night, but playing well doesn’t guarantee goals. Star power did not factor into first period scoring. Minny’s Jon Merrill scored first, his second of the season and which Charlie Lindgren really oughtta have stopped. A simil...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin goes to sushi bar with Kirill Kaprizov before Caps-Wild game
Kirill KaprizovKirill Kaprizov, the Minnesota Wild’s Russian superstar, took fellow countryman Alex Ovechkin to a sushi bar on Wednesday. The two long-time friends met up ahead of the conclusion of the two-game regular-season series between the Washington Capitals and the Wild on Thursday night. In a now viral Ins...
Read moreMarc-Andre Fleury happy he won’t be goaltender to give up Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal: ‘I definitely didn’t want to be the guy’
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are in St. Paul to take on the Minnesota Wild. Caps captain Alex Ovechkin enters the game just six goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky for sole possession of the NHL’s all-time goals record. Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has played more games against Ovechkin (47) and g...
Read moreBrandon Duhaime promises no pranks on the way for ex-Minnesota Wild teammate Marc-Andre Fleury: ‘I’ve learned my lesson’
Washington CapitalsIn 2024, then-Colorado Avalanche right winger Brandon Duhaime told reporters “the white flag is coming up,” indicating his years-long prank war with Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was over. One year later, now with the Washington Capitals, Duhaime reaffirmed his official surrender ahead...
Read moreNHL playoff watch: Are the Minnesota Wild in trouble?
Jason RobertsonA once-solid hold on playoff position now seems tenuous. Plus, projections for the entire postseason bracket.
Read moreCapitals celebrate Dylan McIlrath’s contract extension during pregame video review: ‘Big Mac SAUCE. Let’s go, brother.’
Minnesota WildThe Washington Capitals inked veteran defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension on Thursday morning. McIlrath’s new deal was announced while the Caps are on the road to play the Minnesota Wild. The news was relayed to the rest of the Capitals’ players during the team’s...
Read moreNHL playoff watch: Are the Minnesota Wild in trouble?
Jason RobertsonA once-solid hold on playoff position now seems tenuous. Plus, projections for the entire postseason bracket.
Read moreLatest On Minnesota Wild Injuries
Minnesota WildMarch 26: The Wild returned Crotty to the minors late last night after he didn’t enter the lineup, per a team announcement. March 25: Throughout each season, a handful of teams fall into the well of persistent injury bugs. For yet another year, the Minnesota Wild have found themselves firmly in that...
Read more3 Takeaways From the Wild’s Loss to the Golden Knights
Golden KnightsThe Minnesota Wild hosted the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday evening, Mar. 25, for the final time during the regular season. The Golden Knights won the first two meetings, and…
Read moreLatest On Minnesota Wild Injuries
Cameron CrottyThroughout each season, a handful of teams fall into the well of persistent injury bugs. For yet another year, the Minnesota Wild have found themselves firmly in that rut – with persistent injuries holding stars like Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Jonas Brodin to fewer than 45 games each. Al...
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