Matt Boldy

Another Injury for Wild’s Defensemen

It was reported yesterday that Captain and top pair defenseman Jared Spurgeon was not practicing. Head Coach John Hynes said after the practice that it was a maintenance day for Spurgeon and that he should be able to play against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. The Minnesota Wild ended up recalling two defensemen (Dakota […]

MN Wild Show Off for a New Coach

The Minnesota Wild have let old coaches go, got a new head coach and assistant coach, and recalled forward Vinni Lettieri after Ryan Hartman was suspended, all in the past 24 hours. Could there be anything more important? The answer is yes because, after a 7 game losing streak, the Wild finally won a game […]

Do The Wild Have a Plan?

The Minnesota Wild lost their 7th game in a row against the Detroit Red Wings today. Despite leading the Red Wings in shots 38-23, the Wild lost 4-1. Even though they looked good in the second period, outshooting the Red Wings 15-6, it still wasn’t enough when they came back for the third. Each team […]

The MN Wild Are Gritty Again

The Minnesota Wild came into the NHL Global Series with a losing record. They flew to Sweden a day after a massive 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars at home. They faced the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs. If there was ever a time that the Wild needed a kick in the rear, […]

The Wild Look Good Despite Loss

The Minnesota Wild played their first game in Sweden, and even though they lost, they managed to come away with a point and some confidence. The Ottawa Senators won the game 2-1 in a shootout. However, it isn’t all bad because it seems like the Wild have fixed a few of their problem areas. In […]

The Wild Need to Turn It Around in Sweden

While they might have a little fun, the Minnesota Wild know they’re actually on a business trip. They arrived in Sweden on Tuesday afternoon and had their first practice on Wednesday morning. The team has an off day on Thursday, followed by another practice on Friday. Then, the Wild will play a back-to-back against the […]

Stars Score a Touchdown in 8-3 Win Over Wild

The Dallas Stars and their Central Division foe, the Minnesota Wild, met for the first time this season. The Stars defeated the Wild 8-3 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dallas improved to 10-3-1, while Minnesota fell to 5-8-2. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 23 saves for a win, while Wild goaltender […]

Can the Minnesota Wild Win On the Road?

The Minnesota Wild have had a rough streak, but they turned a corner on Saturday. After a rough first period, the Wild came back and won against the New York Rangers 5-4 in a shootout. Can they keep up the new look during their East Coast road trip? Roster Changes Matt Boldy has been back […]

Can the Wild Turn Things Around Back at Home?

The Minnesota Wild returned from a three-game road trip with only one point to show. After a terrible game against the Philadelphia Flyers, a much better game against the Washinton Capitals, and a backslide against the New Jersey Devils, the Wild have a small break. They will face the Devils again on Thursday. Until then, […]

So, Can We Trust the Wild Now?

The past two days were the tale of two games. First, the Minnesota Wild seemingly didn’t show up to play against the Philadelphia Flyers. Then they made a strong statement against the Washington Capitals, even if they did lose in a shootout. So, did the fans learn anything? Marco Rossi Is Climbing the Ranks On […]