MINNESOTA WILD 46-24-12 · 3RD IN WEST, CENTRAL
46-24-12 · 3RD IN WEST, CENTRAL
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Avalanche and Wild square off to start the second round

The Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild to start the Western Conference second round
8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
Eriksson Ek quietly making impact, getting noticed for Wild in playoffs | NHL.com Quiet 2-way center big reason for Minnesota advancing to Western 2nd Round vs. Avalanche
12 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM
NHL Now: Avalanche versus Wild | NHL.com The NHL Now crew takes a look ahead to who has the advantage in the upcoming series between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche
16 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM
NHL Now: Thursday Night Game Six Recaps | NHL.com The NHL Now crew breaks down the game six matchups between the Minnesota Wild versus the Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks versus the Edmon...
16 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM
Wild just raised stakes for Vikings in way Kevin O'Connell can't avoid After the Minnesota Wild advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs on Thursday, the pressure to succeed is now even higher for the Mi...
16 HOURS AGO • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen fined $5,000 for cross-checking Wild's Kirill Kaprizov

The NHL has fined Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen $5,000 for cross-checking the Minnesota Wild's Kirill Kaprizov in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series
22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
Rantanen fined maximum for cross-checking in Game 6 with Stars | NHL.com Dallas forward penalized for actions against Wild forward Kaprizov
22 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM
Wallstedt said "GET ON YOUR FEET!" 👏
22 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Vladimir Tarasenko - Finds twine Thursday Tarasenko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 6.
Impact Tarasenko's first goal of these playoffs came at a critical time. The Stars had just taken a 2-1 lead, but Tarasenko answered just 54 seconds later to tie the game late in the second period. He's added one assist, 10 shots on net, seven hits and a plus-1 rating over six playoff contests, filling a middle-six role for the most part, though his ice time has decreased since the Wild got Mats Zuccarello and Yakov Trenin back from injuries. Tarasenko has extensive playoff experience prior to this year, earning 49 goals and 24 assists over 121 contests across his previous 11 postseason runs.
22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Matt Boldy - Scores two empty-netters Boldy scored two empty-net goals, added five shots on net, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 6.
Impact Boldy ended the first round with six goals, three assists, 33 shots on net, nine hits, five blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over six appearances. The 25-year-old winger has sustained his impressive regular season (42 goals, 85 points in 76 outings) into the playoffs. Boldy will remain a key figure in the top six and on the power play heading into the second round against the Avalanche.
22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Quinn Hughes - Shines in Game 6 win Hughes scored twice on three shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 6.
Impact Hughes' first two goals of the series couldn't come at a better time for the Wild. He opened the scoring at 6:23 of the first period and then added the eventual game-winner midway through the third. He ended the first round with two goals, six helpers, 13 shots on net, six blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over six outings. Hughes will look to keep his offense up while also getting a head-to-head playoff matchup with Cale Makar and the Avalanche in the second round.
22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jesper Wallstedt - Clinches first-round series Wallstedt stopped 21 of 23 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 6.
Impact Wallstedt went 4-2 in the series with a 2.05 GAA and a .924 save percentage over six games. The Wild trailed for just 54 seconds in the decisive Game 6, and a clean third period from Wallstedt helped them secure advancement. It doesn't get any easier in the second round for the 23-year-old goalie, as he'll be tasked with stopping the Avalanche, who won the Presidents' Trophy for the best record in the regular season. A start date for that second-round series has yet to be announced.
22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
NHL EDGE stats: Avalanche-Wild series in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs | NHL.com Makar vs. Hughes, 5-on-5 metrics key factors in postseason matchup
23 HOURS AGO • NHL.COM
Was Thursday, April 30, the most magical day in Minnesota sports history? The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out their NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets just before midnight local time on Thursday, April...
1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Upsets and Aftermaths | 32 Thoughts
1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE
"Damn, he smell like success" - Bonzi Wells shares wild 3 a.m. first meeting with Michael Jordan Wells recalls meeting MJ for the first time and trying to take in every bit of greatness.
1 DAY AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
NHL Tonight on the Wild defeating the Stars in Game 6 | NHL.com The NHL Tonight crew speaks about the Wild defeating the Stars and advancing to the Second Round, highlighting the impact of Quinn Hughes in...
1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Quinn Hughes comes up big in Wild's first playoff series win since 2015

Already perhaps the deepest team in Wild history, the mid-December acquisition of Quinn Hughes made Minnesota a realistic Stanley Cup contender
1 DAY AGO • Associated Press
MLB Tonight: Wild-Stars Game Recap | NHL.com Erika Wachtel talks about the key stats of the Wild's win over the Stars
1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM
NHL Tonight: Wild-Stars Game Discussion | NHL.com Cory Schneider and Erika Wachter discuss the Wild's series win against the Stars to move on to the second round of the playoffs
1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM
QUINN VISION: Series-Clinching Goal! 🫨
1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE
Hughes scores winner in 3rd period, Wild eliminate Stars in Western 1st Round | NHL.com Defenseman has 2 goals, 3 points in Game 6 victory, Minnesota advances for 1st time since 2015
1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM
Avalanche to play Wild in 2nd round of Stanley Cup Playoffs | NHL.com Swept Kings to advance; Minnesota eliminated Stars in 6 games
1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM
WILD SERIES comes to an END 🤝
1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE
Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars Game 6 Post-Game Media Availability
1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE
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