Minnesota Wild Earn Win in Khusnutdinov's Debut & Wild's Playoff Hopes Alive After Past 5 Games
While the Wild have hopes for the postseason, it rides on their top lines success and now they lost Eriksson Ek to injury which will make things difficult.
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In today’s edition, you’ll read about the Wild’s new Russian prodigy, Marat Khusnutdinov’s debut, and how they’ve brought their playoff hopes back in the previous five games. Speaking of playoff hopes, you’ll read about their top-line success and why the Wild need them to continue stepping up. Finally, you’ll read about Eriksson Ek’s recent injury against the Arizona Coyotes.
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Wild Shouldn't Have Re-signed Bogosian & Need to Prioritze Chisholm This Offseason
March 16, 2024 by Mariah Stark (Holland) (Premium Substack Content)
The Wild recently re-signed Zach Bogosian, but they should focus on re-signing Declan Chisholm.
Wild Earn Win in Khusnutdinov’s Debut Against Ducks
March 15, 2024 by Mariah Stark (Holland)
The Minnesota Wild looked to keep their win streak and playoff hopes alive when they took on the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday evening, March 14. They were without Joel Eriksson Ek, who was injured in their last game against the Arizona Coyotes on March 12. However, that misfortune gave another player a chance to crack the lineup, and that was their new Russian prodigy, Marat Khusnutdinov.Â
Wild’s Playoff Hopes Alive After Earning Points in Last 5 Games
March 14, 2024 by C.G. Jones
The Minnesota Wild have suddenly found themselves back in the playoff race after registering a 4-0-1 record in their last five contests. Leading up to the trade deadline, it seemed they were all but out of the postseason race. But the club now sits just six points behind the Vegas Golden Knights for the final Western Conference wild-card spot.
Minnesota Wild Playoff Hopes Hinge on Top-Line Success
March 13, 2024 by Mariah Stark (Holland)
After making several changes throughout the season, the Minnesota Wild have found a top-line worthy of that name. Their top line has been jumbled around most of the season. It started with Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, together with different centers from Ryan Hartman to Joel Eriksson Ek, and even rookie Marco Rossi got a crack at it.Â
Wild’s Eriksson Ek Leaves Game Against Coyotes
March 13, 2024 by Mariah Stark (Holland)
The Minnesota Wild have been climbing their way back into the playoff race over the past couple of weeks with the help of their entire roster. However, that success hit a major speed bump with the news that Joel Eriksson Ek was injured in their win over the Arizona Coyotes. He left the game after a check into the boards by Nick Bjugstad, according to The Athletic’s Joe Smith in his key takeaways following the game (from ‘Wild’s Eriksson Ek injured: Key takeaway vs. Coyotes,’ The Athletic, 03/13/24).