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3 early Penguins trade targets after 1st-round loss to Flyers

The 2025-26 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, while coming to a disappointing close in the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers, would be considered a success by most measures. The Penguins entered the season tabbed by most insiders and fans as nowhere close to a Stanley Cup Playoff team, given they hadn’t […] The post 3 early Penguins trade targets after 1st-round loss to Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche-Wild Game 2 picks up where Game 1 left off with two quick goals

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild combined for 15 goals in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup. It is far and away the highest-scoring game of the playoffs to this point. Just two days after Colorado’s 9-6 win, the two teams are back at it. Avalanche forward Martin Necas and Wild forward Kirill […] The post Avalanche-Wild Game 2 picks up where Game 1 left off with two quick goals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild making critical lineup change for Game 2 vs. Avalanche

For the first time in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Filip Gustavsson is going to be between the pipes for the Minnesota Wild. Rookie Jesper Wallstedt was excellent for the team in their thrilling first-round series win over the Dallas Stars, but the high-flying Colorado Avalanche hung eight goals on him in a 9-6 final […] The post Wild making critical lineup change for Game 2 vs. Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild confirms starting goaltender for Game 1 vs. Stars

The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12) will open their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series on Saturday against the Dallas Stars (50-20-12). Heading into the series, the main uncertainty for the Wild was their choice in goal. That has been clarified by head coach John Hynes, who confirmed on Friday that Jesper Wallstedt will start Game 1. […] The post Wild confirms starting goaltender for Game 1 vs. Stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Stars-Wild bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff

One of the biggest match-ups in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features two teams from the Central Division as the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild prepare to face off. Not only are the two teams playoff-bound, but the Stars and Wild are two of the best in the NHL. The Stars will […] The post 3 Stars-Wild bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth

The Minnesota Wild secured their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Minnesota’s win puts them at 42-22-11 and sends them to the playoffs for the 12th time since 2013, more than any other team in the NHL. The Wild became the fourth team […] The post Wild’s consistency paces the NHL after clinching another playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Minnesota Wild News: Wild Can Clinch Playoffs on Monday Night

The Minnesota Wild are on a 7-7-2 run since the Olympic break. However, they’re still incredibly close to locking up a playoff spot very soon.The next time the Wild win a game, they will be locked in. This rang true on Saturday as well. If Minnesota didn’t get crushed by the Bruins and instead won, […] The post Minnesota Wild News: Wild Can Clinch Playoffs on Monday Night appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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