THE RINK LIVE

NHL: Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators

Pro

Wild’s balanced, prolific offense can take them a long way

They have a half dozen 20-goal scorers this season, a new franchise record that displays how good the offense has been.

NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins at Minnesota Wild

Pro

Kirill Kaprizov on pace to shatter Marian Gaborik’s long-standing Wild record for most points in a season

There are 16 games left in the season and Kaprizov has already matched Gaborik’s total of 83 points.

April 01, 2022 06:02 PM

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild

Pro

Minnesota Wild trade for goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury in blockbuster move

In a separate move, the Wild traded goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen to the San Jose Sharks.

March 21, 2022 01:14 PM

Pro

Look out! Wild winger Jordan Greenway has started to embrace contact

In the most recent game, Greenway was arguably the best player on the ice.

March 18, 2022 02:11 PM

Latest Headlines

NHL: Minnesota Wild at Columbus Blue Jackets

Pro

Wild star Kirill Kaprizov is thinking about wins, not franchise records

The 24-year-old has racked up 30 goals, 43 assists, and 73 points with 24 games to play.

March 16, 2022 07:36 AM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Pro

Wild trade Nico Sturm to rival Avalanche for Tyson Jost

A first-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft out of the University of North Dakota, the 24-year-old Jost has 14 points (6 goals, 8 assists) in 59 games this season.

March 15, 2022 05:20 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Pro

Flames rebound with big win over Wild

Frederick Gaudreau scored in his second straight game for the Wild, who have lost 5-of-6 and finished 1-3 on their road trip.

February 27, 2022 12:33 AM

By Field Level Media

Ice Hockey - Women's Play-offs Semifinals - United States vs Finland

College

Team USA beats Finland, advances to gold medal rematch with Canada

Americans will play Canada for gold medal after beating Finns 4-1

February 14, 2022 11:23 AM

By Mick Hatten

College

Poise and patience key Justen Close's success in taking over Gophers' starting goalie role

After two-plus seasons as a backup goaltender, with no extended playing time in sight, Justen Close was thrust into the Minnesota Gophers’ starters role a month ago. His success has come in part due to his universal respect from his teammates.

February 02, 2022 08:33 PM

By Jess Myers

NHL: Minnesota Wild at New York Islanders

Pro

Wild hold off Islanders, run winning streak to 5

The Wild improved to 8-0-1 in their last 9 games

January 30, 2022 09:34 PM

By Field Level Media

College

Ben Meyers dominates as Gophers beat Michigan State

If, as expected, Ben Meyers will be playing for Team USA in Beijing next month, he looks ready for the world stage. Playing at Michigan State, he turned in a gold medal performance as the Minnesota Gophers jumped back into Big Ten play with a decisive win.

January 07, 2022 09:26 PM

By Jess Myers

Sports

Former Mr. Hockey Jack Peart signs as athlete with The Rink Live

A former Minnesota Mr. Hockey from Grand Rapids, Jack Peart is a freshman defenseman for St. Cloud State Huskies.

November 26, 2021 12:00 PM

Sports

Blake Biondi, former Minnesota Mr. Hockey, signs as The Rink Live athlete

A former Mr. Hockey in Minnesota, Blake hails from Hermantown and is a sophomore forward at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

November 25, 2021 12:00 PM