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Minnesota Wild affiliate makes history with Japanese-born captain

Japan is not a country you think of when the word hockey pops up in front of you, however, there are plenty of players in the Asian country. In fact, Japan has been at the Olympics before and their International players have had success in the professional leagues.

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The inspiration behind Filip Gustavsson’s historic Wild goalie goal

Filip Gustavsson made history on Tuesday night, scoring the first goalie goal in Minnesota Wild history to cap off a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center.

Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

3 Overachieving Minnesota Wild Defensemen

Every National Hockey League team has an overachiever or two, but how many clubs can say 50% of their blue line are complete underdogs? That is the Minnesota Wild, for whom three of the team’s top-six defensemen were discarded by their original teams and acquired for virtually nothing.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Goalie goals are always fun in the NHL

What a moment last night for Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson as he became the 18th goalie in NHL history to score a goal. Today on Daily Faceoff Live, hosts Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk talked about why goalie goals are fun and how skilled goaltenders are in today’s NHL.

Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

The Wild are off to a great start – but can they sustain it?

Following a disappointing 2023-24 season, the Minnesota Wild are off to a hot start, going 2-0-2 through their first four games, capped off by a 4-1 win over the St.

Minnesota Wild News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 16

Gus Scored Wild’s First Goalie Goal… but it Wasn’t His Idea

The Minnesota Wild have yet to trail in a game through their first four contests this season. They have carried three different goalies at times. Neither of those realities were the story after Filip Gustavsson sailed home a goalie goal on Tuesday night.

Filip Gustavsson News / ESPN / October 16

Goalie goals in NHL history: Gustavsson, Brodeur and more

Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild is the latest NHL goalie to score a goal. See which other players are on the list.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Wild Have All-Around Production in Win Over Blues

The Minnesota Wild were looking to get their first regulation win on the road when they faced division rival the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Oct. 15. They had to play for the second straight game without their best two-way player, Joel Eriksson Ek, who was still out with a broken nose.

Filip Gustavsson News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Wild’s Filip Gustavsson Scores Rare Goalie Goal in 4-1 Win vs. Blues

The Minnesota Wild (2-0-2) kept their season-opening point streak alive in a 4-1 road victory over the St. Louis Blues (2-2-0) on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The first of four meetings between the divisional foes went to the team up north.

Filip Gustavsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Wild’s Filip Gustavsson scores goalie goal against Blues

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson made history Tuesday night, scoring an empty-net goal and making 27 saves in a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.

Filip Gustavsson News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Minnesota Wild’s Filip Gustavsson Scores Goalie Goal

The Minnesota Wild took down the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night (Oct. 15), with the team’s fourth goal coming from goaltender Filip Gustavsson. The 26-year-old netminder caught Blues’ forward Pavel Buchnevich’s shot from center ice, dropped the puck, and fired it down the ice to make it a 4-1 game with nine seconds left in the third period.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 15

Watch: Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson scores in NHL game

Watch: Wild's Filip Gustavsson becomes 15th goalie to score in NHL game

It happened late in the Wild's 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues as he shot the puck the length of the ice into the empty net.

Alex Ovechkin becomes sixth player with at least 700 assists, goals

Watch: Flyers' Matvei Michkov scores first NHL goals of his career

Watch: Jakub Vrana scores in first game back with Capitals

Jacob Markstrom's heroics not enough in Devils' 4-2 loss to Hurricanes

Red Wings reassign pair of veterans

Jared Spurgeon News / Minnesota Sports Fan / October 14

Minnesota Wild Insider Ringing Alarm on Jared Spurgeon Injury

The Minnesota Wild are just days into their 2024-25 season and there is already cause for concern when it comes to one of their best players. Last year the Wild missed the playoffs and fired head coach Dean Evason amidst the lackluster performance.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Injured Wild standout to miss Sunday showdown with Jets

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek has been sidelined for at least Sunday's game against the Winnipeg Jets due to a head injury.

Injury bug strikes NHL stars early in 2024-25 season

Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov out two-to-three weeks with lower-body injury

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The 'NHL goals leaders' quiz

Matt Boldy News / Field Level Media / October 12

Matt Boldy, Wild shoot for 2-0 start vs. Kraken

Joel Eriksson Ek had a feeling since last spring that his young teammate, Matt Boldy, would take a leap forward this year as an offensive playmaker. Only one game has passed, but so far Eriksson Ek's prediction is looking good.

Matt Boldy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 11

Matt Boldy drops truth bomb that will fire up Wild fans after season-opening win

Matt Boldy was the catalyst for the Minnesota Wild in their season-opening win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night, scoring a goal and adding two assists in the 3-2 victory.

Matt Boldy News / Field Level Media / October 10

Matt Boldy's 3 points help Wild edge Jackets in opener

Matt Boldy scored a goal and tallied two assists, and the Minnesota Wild held on for a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night in St. Paul, Minn., in the opener for both teams.

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / October 7

Potential Young Star Goalie Re-Signs for the Minnesota Wild

Goalies can be strange and so can their contract situations. Case in point, Jesper Wallstedt’s contract with the Minnesota Wild. Rarely would a skater sign a $4 million deal with only three games of NHL experience.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Breakaway on SI / October 7

Kirill Kaprizov's Future With Wild Uncertain

The Minnesota Wild are going to be a team to watch in 2024-25 and not totally because of their play on the ice. There could be some trouble brewing between the Wild and superstar forward Kirill Kaprizov.

Minnesota Wild News / Breakaway on SI / October 6

Report: Wild Bringing Extra Goalie Into Season

The Minnesota Wild are likely heading into the 2024-25 season carrying a bit of an odd roster. According to Michael Russo of the Athletic, the Wild will carry three goalies for a lot of the year; Filip Gustavsson, Marc-Andre Fleury, and rookie Jesper Wallstedt.

Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Top prospects expected to make Wild roster

Minnesota is expected to maintain top prospects Liam Ohgren and Jesper Wallstedt on their opening night roster, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Timothy Liljegren demotion has Maple Leafs revisiting trade talks

Blue Jackets to sign veteran right winger

Blackhawks recall nine players

Trio of Blackhawks players to begin season on IR

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / October 4

NHL Rumous: Minnesota Wild Already Talking Deal with Star Player

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The 2024-25 season has arrived with the NHL Global Series games in Czechia with the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils.

Minnesota Wild News / Inside The Rink / October 4

AHL: Iowa Wild Take Final Preseason Game Over Rockford IceHogs

Coralville, Iowa- on Thursday, October 3rd, The Iowa Wild and Rockford IceHogs each played their last of two preseason games. This time, they met Halfway at Xtream Arena, Home of the ECHL’s Iowa Heartlanders, affiliate of the Iowa Wild.

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Hockey Unplugged / October 4

Marc-Andre Fleury throws it back to his rookie season with his final pair of goalie pads

Marc-Andre Fleury is a beloved NHL goaltender who has been in the league for about 20 years now, and he is still playing at a solid level. Having said that, he has certainly gone through a ton of pairs of goalie pads.

Minnesota Wild News / NHL Rumors / October 3

Minnesota Wild will finally have some money to spend next offseason

Michael Russo of The Athletic: The giant chunk of dead cap space will be greatly reduced for the Minnesota Wild next offseason. The Zach Parise, Ryan Suter cap hit goes from $14.7 million to $1.7 million.

Kirill Kaprizov News / Yardbarker / October 2

Wild owner says he'll do whatever it takes to re-sign Kaprizov

Wild owner says he'll do whatever it takes to re-sign Kirill Kaprizov

The 27-year-old Russian has tallied 330 points in parts of just four seasons.

Sharks list No. 1 overall pick day-to-day with lower-body injury

Penguins goaltender out week-to-week with lower-body injury

Devils announce delayed timeline for return of promising defenseman

Blackhawks will be holding back on two top prospects to open season

Four teams that would benefit most by trading for Jeremy Swayman

Marc-Andre Fleury News / Blade of Steel / October 2

Marc-Andre Fleury plays another amazing prank on his night off

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury is embarking on his final NHL season before calling it a career. He has been a fan favorite wherever he played for his entertaining style he displays in the net as well as his funny personality.