Jared Spurgeon
2025 IIHF Worlds Quarterfinals: Denmark Stuns Canada, Sweden Defeats Czechia
In a day filled with surprises and high drama, the 2025 IIHF World Championship quarterfinals saw Sweden and Denmark secure their places in the semifinals, albeit through very different paths. Sweden, playing in front of their home crowd, triumphed with a commanding 5-2 win over Czechia, powered by Lucas Raymond’s stellar performance and a strong […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Clinches 1st Place with 5-3 Victory Over Sweden
The 2025 IIHF World Championship saw Canada and Sweden face off in a highly anticipated matchup. Both teams brought high energy and determination to the ice, with Canada looking to extend their momentum and Sweden eager to close the gap in Group A. A thrilling contest unfolded, filled with fast-paced action, power plays, and clutch […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: Finland Defeats Canada in Shootout Thriller
Finland battled through a tense and thrilling 65 minutes of regulation and overtime to defeat Canada 2-1 in a dramatic shootout at the 2025 IIHF World Championship yesterday afternoon. The victory not only handed Canada their first loss after five straight wins, but it also moved Finland closer to securing a top spot in Group […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Looks to Edge Past Finland
The 2025 IIHF World Championship is heating up, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as Canada and Finland face off in a Group A showdown. With the preliminary round winding down, both teams need points to secure a favorable position as the tournament heads into the knockout stages. Sweden currently sits at the top of […]
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2025 IIHF Worlds: Canada Gears Up for Group A Matchup vs. Slovenia
Team Canada returns to action on Saturday, facing Slovenia in Group A play at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship. Puck drop is set for 12:20 PM local time, as the defending champions aim to build early momentum with a deep, experienced, and offensively stacked roster. Slovenia, meanwhile, enters the contest as a clear underdog—but […]
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Nico Hischier’s Hat Trick Powers New Jersey Devils Past Wild
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Saturday evening in Saint Paul. Less than 24 hours after a tough loss in Winnipeg, the Devils bounced back with maybe their best 60-minute effort since the holiday break. New Jersey picked up two important points in the standings, improving to 39-29-7. With the loss, […]
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Crosby, Malkin Score, Fleury Stops 19 In Likely Final Game Against Pittsburgh Penguins
In what was likely Marc-Andre Fleury’s final appearance against his former team, the Penguins halted their four-game slide with a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, March 9th, adding to the Wild’s own back-to-back losses. The victory was punctuated by goals from Evgeni Malkin and a pair from Sidney Crosby, ensuring the Penguins […]
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Kaprizov Could Come Back With a Vengeance
Kirill Kaprizov spent a good amount of time last season playing through an injury. It was obvious, especially when he came back from some time off and looked more like the superstar he usually is. With a longer-than-usual time off to heal, Kaprizov should be back in top shape and ready to make a bigger […]
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Can the Minnesota Wild Make the Playoffs?
Nobody has a crystal ball and the Minnesota Wild are in a tough spot. Not high enough to guarantee a playoff spot, but not low enough to count themselves out of it. While some fans have called for them to tank for a better draft pick, battling for a playoff spot aligns more with the […]
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Which Players Are the Wild Likely to Re-Sign?
The Minnesota Wild are unlikely to make the playoffs this year, although there still is a slight chance. That means that Trade Deadline might be a quieter affair this year with more selling for draft picks than anything else. Bill Guerin went through a flurry of re-signings at the beginning of the season, but who […]
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