MINNESOTA WILD NEWS

Jon Merrill - Grabs two apples in win Merrill notched two assists in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Merrill snapped a 10-game point drought with the primary helper on a Declan Chisholm tally in the first period, and he also assisted on Marcus Johansson's third-period marker. The 32-year-old Merrill has seen steady playing time lately, but usually in a third-pairing role. He's at 11 points, 41 shots on net, 56 blocked shots, 30 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 63 appearances this season.

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Jonas Brodin - Dishes two helpers in win Brodin notched two assists, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Brodin helped out on tallies by Liam Ohgren and Kirill Kaprizov in the second period. This was Brodin's first multi-point effort since Feb. 9. The defenseman is at 27 points, 116 shots on net, 139 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating through 60 contests in a top-four role this season. Brodin continues to offer decent offense and strong defense.

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Declan Chisholm - Nets goal Saturday Chisholm scored a goal in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Chisholm's ice time dropped to a season-low 9:59 with the Wild dressing seven defensemen for this contest. The 24-year-old defenseman has three points over his last six games. He's now at nine points, 28 shots on net, 37 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 29 appearances between the Wild and the Jets.

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Marcus Johansson - Deposits goal in win Johansson scored a goal in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Johansson provided an insurance tally in the third period. He has a point in each of the last two games after going seven contests without getting on the scoresheet. The veteran winger is at 11 goals, 30 points, 107 shots on net and a minus-14 rating through 76 outings overall. Johansson continues to play in a middle-six role.

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Liam Ohgren - Stands out in win Ohgren scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Ohgren was quiet in his debut Friday versus the Golden Knights, but he made up for it with a strong showing in his second game. The winger helped out on a Declan Chisholm tally in the first period, and his first NHL goal at 14:23 of the second stood as the game-winner. Ohgren is likely to close out the campaign in a middle-six role for the Wild, and he's in a good position to compete for an NHL job in training camp ahead of the 2024-25 season.

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Matt Boldy - One of each in win Boldy scored a goal on five shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Boldy has six points during his four-game streak, with four of those points coming on the power play. The star winger is up to 28 tallies, 66 points (23 on the power play), 220 shots on net, 48 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 73 contests overall. He's cemented himself as a reliable scorer in a top-line role for the Wild in his second full season.

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Kirill Kaprizov - Three points in win Kaprizov scored twice on six shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Kaprizov's eight-game point streak ended Friday versus Vegas, but he got right back on the scoresheet Saturday. His two goals in the final minute of the second period turned momentum to the Wild permanently. The 26-year-old has put together a strong season with 44 goals, 49 helpers, 40 power-play points, 266 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 73 appearances.

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Jesper Wallstedt - Solid in second win Wallstedt allowed two goals on 29 shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Wallstedt earned his second win in three NHL outings this season. He's received favorable assignments in those two games after debuting against the Stars in January and allowing seven goals in a loss. Wallstedt is the Wild's presumptive goalie of the future, and he's been given a taste of the NHL this season. With Marc-Andre Fleury's future with the Wild beyond the end of the campaign in question, Wallstedt could get a chance to win a roster spot in training camp in the fall.

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Kaprizov helps Wild pull away from Sharks Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals and added one assist, and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 6-2 win over the host San Jose Sharks on Sat...

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Liam Ohgren scores his 1st career goal to lead the Wild past the Sharks 6-2 Liam Ohgren scored his first career goal and the Minnesota Wild beat San Jose 6-2 to assure the Sharks of having the best odds to win the NH...

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Wild rout Sharks 6-2 behind mish-mash lineup of veterans and prospects Liam Ohgren scored his first goal, Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves and Kirill Kaprizov scored twice to give him 44 goals on the season.

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Frozen Four Notebook: Matt Davis Shuts Out Boston College for Denver's Record Title The Pioneers get No. 10 thanks to team structure and goaltending. Plus, Cutter Gauthier’s viral moment and Wild pick Rieger Lorenz.

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Frederick Gaudreau - Not playing Saturday Gaudreau (personal) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Sharks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Gaudreau will miss a second straight game while attending to a family matter. His status for Monday's game versus the Kings has not been determined.

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Mats Zuccarello - Still out Saturday Zuccarello (personal) won't play Saturday versus the Sharks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact It's unclear if Zuccarello will be back with the Wild in time for Monday's game versus the Kings. The Wild will dress seven defensemen in Saturday's contest.

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NHL roundup: Knights beat Wild, clinch playoff berth The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights built an early lead and went on to a 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Las Vega...

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San Jose and Minnesota square off in Western Conference play

The San Jose Sharks and the Minnesota Wild hit the ice in Western Conference action

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Marcus Johansson - Draws power-play assist Johansson provided a power-play assist, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Johansson has a goal and an assist over 14 games since he returned from a lower-body injury in mid-March. The 33-year-old has held down a middle-six role and power-play time, but he's not doing much with those assignments. For the season, he's at 29 points, 106 shots on net, 42 hits and a minus-15 rating through 75 outings. He's in danger of missing the 30-point mark for the second time in three years.

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Jonas Brodin - Chips in with assist Brodin notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Brodin has two points over eight contests since he returned from a two-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The 30-year-oldefenseman continues to play on the second pairing in a defense-first role. He's at 25 points, 111 shots on net, 137 blocked shots and a plus-21 rating through 59 outings this season.

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Brock Faber - Earns power-play helper Faber notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Faber has maintained solid offense into April, earning three helpers over six contests this month. The 21-year-old rookie is at seven goals, 37 helpers, 14 power-play points, 128 shots on net, 148 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 79 games this season. Faber should close out the campaign in a top-pairing role, and it's likely one he'll hold for years to come.

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Matt Boldy - Sets career high in points Boldy notched an assist and fired three shots on goal in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Boldy has four points over his last three games, though this was his first even-strength contribution in that span. The 23-year-old winger has been a bright spot for a Wild team that fell short of expectations in 2023-24. He has a career-high 64 points with 215 shots on net, 48 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 72 appearances while featuring prominently in the top six and on the power play.

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Knights race past Wild, clinch final playoff spot in West The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights built an early and went on to a 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Las Vegas on...

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Marat Khusnutdinov - Gets first NHL goal Khusnutdinov scored a power-play goal in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact The goal was Khusnutdinov's first NHL tally and just his third point in 13 contests since he signed his entry-level deal. The 21-year-old has added six shots on net, 16 hits, six PIM and a minus-5 rating while seeing bottom-six minutes. Khusnutdinov still has enough skill to make an impact down the road, but he's not much of a fantasy option in the final week of this season.

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Ryan Hartman - Achieves 20-goal season Hartman scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact This was Hartman's first point in three games since the end of his three-game suspension. The 29-year-old secured a 20-goal campaign for the second time in three years. He's added 23 helpers, 167 shots on net, 74 hits, 60 blocked shots, 72 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 71 appearances this season.

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