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Mar 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Quinn Hughes Speaks on Canucks Following Win Over Former Team

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Mar 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates with the puck during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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Mar 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Wild On Verge of Clinching Playoff Spot, Maple Leafs Facing Elimination

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Mar 30, 2026

March 8, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Will Horcoff (44) handles the puck during the first period against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Yost Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

2026 Frozen Four Teams Set

Jennifer Streeter
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Mar 30, 2026

Sep 23, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the Minnesota Wild logo during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

NHL Mourns Longtime Reporter Jessi Pierce’s Passing

Jennifer Streeter
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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) passes the puck while defended by New York Rangers defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (44) during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Playoff Format Debate Resurfaces as Stars Face Wild in Potential First Round

Deepanjan Mitra
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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) reacts after the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

NHL Power Rankings: Blue Jackets, Bruins Climb Before Playoffs

Jacob Punturi
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Mar 20, 2026
Feb 27, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) controls the puck against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Quinn Hughes Makes History in Wild's Loss to Flyers

Jayd Serdy
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Mar 13, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) skates between Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Central Division Race Intensifying as Playoffs Approach

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Mar 11, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA;  Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov (97) controls the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Wild Could Cement Playoff Spot with Win in Final Game vs. Mammoth

Deepanjan Mitra
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Mar 10, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) skates against the Dallas Stars during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Post-Trade Deadline NHL Power Rankings

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Feb 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) during the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Mar 6, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche acquired Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames at the NHL trade deadline

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Mar 6, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno (17) warms up before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Wild Get Nick Foligno in Trade with Blackhawks

Jennifer Streeter
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Mar 6, 2026

Quinn Hughes has 19 assists in his last 14 games.

Best NHL Prop Bets and Anytime Goal Scorer Picks Today (Evan Bouchard, Cutter Gauthier, Quinn Hughes)

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Jan 31, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) controls the puck against the Los Angeles Kings in the first period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Wild, Flyers Swap Young Talent in Deadline Deal

Jacob Punturi
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Mar 6, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA;  Minnesota Wild general manger Bill Guerin addresses the media about acquiring defensemen Quinn Hughes via trade from the Vancouver Canucks before a game against the Ottawa Senators at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Wild's Trade Deadline Flexibility Not as Simple as It Seems

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Mar 5, 2026
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