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Nico Hischier Would Put the Wild On the Avalanche's Level

At the beginning of the NHL season, the hockey world looks at the teams destined to be bad and starts watching the big names who might be moved later. For Minnesota Wild fans desperate to see their team land a center, the speculation seemed to focus on Dylan Larkin and Tage Thompson. The proble...

Common Cold: Blackhawks at Wild Preview

The Hawks are up north this evening for a Central Division matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota’s been one of the league’s biggest surprises through the first half-ish of the season, sitting fifth in the league standings with 68 points in 53 games (29-14-10). The Wild surged in late 2025 with seven-game winning streaks in both November and December that would’ve sent them to the top of the division were it not for the absurd pace being maintained by the league-leading Avalanche. ...

Blackhawks at Wild — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

After a less-than-ideal performance on Sunday evening on home ice, the Blackhawks get a quick two-game trip that starts with their first look at Quinn Hughes on the Minnesota Wild. The Wild come in only 4-4-2 in their last 10 games and locked into a heated battle with Dallas for home ice in the Central Division’s 2-3 matchup in the first round of the playoffs. The Blackhawks threw their lines in a blender on Monday, so tonight will be an experiment with the healthiest roster they’ve had i...

Wild vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The Minnesota Wild have been made -244 on the moneyline versus the Chicago Blackhawks (+200) on Tuesday, with this game being played at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Wild vs. Blackhawks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Wild (-244) Underdog: Blackhawks (+200) Total: 6 Best Wild vs. Blackhawks Promo Codes How to Watch Wild vs. Blackhawks Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Saint Paul, Min...

Will Andre Burakovsky Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on January 27?

When the Chicago Blackhawks meet the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, is Andre Burakovsky likely to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are provided here, so take a look before the puck drops at 8:00 PM ET. Andre Burakovsky Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Wild Anytime Goal Odds: +450 (Bet $10 to win $45.00 if he scores a goal) Burakovsky Goals Betting Stats Out of two opportunities, Burakovsky has gone over his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set poin...

Wild vs. Blackhawks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday will feature a projected lopsided NHL contest between the home favorite Minnesota Wild (29-14-10, -248 on the moneyline to win) and the Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-8, +202 moneyline odds) at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. ESPN+ will air this Wild versus Blackhawks game. Wild vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota Favorite: Wild (-248) Un...

Blackhawks Tinkering With Forward Lines Before Two-Game Trip

Let’s just jump straight into the new look lineup we saw at practice on Monday before the Blackhawks flew to Minnesota for Tuesday night’s game against the Wild. Teuvo Teräväinen was back with the team in full ( finally ) after missing six games with an upper-body issue. He slotted onto the top line with… Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar ! #Blackhawks practice lineup: Nazar-Bedard-Teravainen Bertuzzi-Dickinson-Mikheyev Greene-Moore-Burakovsky Donato-Foligno-Slaggert Fifthi line: Dach-Laffe...

What Have We Learned About the Quinn Hughes Wild Through 20 Games?

I’m going to talk about Thanksgiving a little bit here, which is a very strange thing to write about in January. Not only is the holiday ten months away, but there’s very little to be thankful for at this time in Minnesota. The weather sucks. It’s so cold that dogs go unwalked for days in a ro...

Marchand lifts Panthers to 4-3 win over Wild

Brad Marchand returned with a vengeance, producing two goals, including the game-winner, and an assist in the Florida Panthers 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. The Panthers opened the scoring 6:44 into the first when Carter Verhaeghe and Evan Rodrigues worked behind the net to claim the puck. Verhaeghe sent the biscuit from low to high to Aaron Ekblad at the right point. Filip Gustavsson failed to glove Ekblad’s shot, which ticked off Ryan Hartman and appeared to...

Wild vs. Panthers Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, January 24, 2026

The Minnesota Wild are -126 on the moneyline against the Florida Panthers (+106) on Saturday, with this game being played at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Wild vs. Panthers Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Wild (-126) Underdog: Panthers (+106) Total: 6 Best Wild vs. Panthers Promo Codes How to Watch Wild vs. Panthers Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota Venue: Gr...

Vladimir Tarasenko Has Stepped Up When the Wild Needed Him Most

Vladimir Tarasenko has recently turned a difficult stretch marred by injuries around him into a personal surge. He has rediscovered his finishing touch and is reminding everyone that the Wild brought him in to stabilize their scoring on the wing. With key forwards sidelined, Tarasenko has responded...

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – January 24

The NHL has nine games on its Saturday schedule — see below for anytime goal-scorer odds from around the league. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Today’s Top Anytime Goal Odds David Pastrnak (Bruins) +120 to score Bruins vs. Canadiens Game Time: 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24 Pastrnak’s stats: 21 goals in 46 games Kirill Kaprizov (Wild) +120 to score Wild vs. Panthers Game Time: 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24 Kaprizov’s stats: 27 goals in 52 games Kyle Connor (Jets) +...

We Are Not Talking About Hockey Today

There will be no articles on Hockey Wilderness about the Minnesota Wild today. We are partaking in the economic blackout of the Twin Cities on January 23. We are standing in solidarity with our writers, editors, and commenters who are currently under ICE occupation in the Twin Cities....

Robert Thomas Should Be Guerin's Primary Deadline Target

The Minnesota Wild must improve their center depth at the trade deadline. Vincent Trocheck is one of general manager Bill Guerin‘s options. Still, he’s over 30, and many fans are tired of adding older players. That concern makes sense. Could the St. Louis Blues trade Robert Thomas to the Wild?...

Wild vs. Red Wings Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Thursday, January 22, 2026

The bookmakers like the Minnesota Wild at home (-143) over the Detroit Red Wings (+120) when they face off on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9:30 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Wild vs. Red Wings Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Wild (-143) Underdog: Red Wings (+120) Total: 6 Best Wild vs. Red Wings Promo Codes How to Watch Wild vs. Red Wings Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 9:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota Venue: Grand Casi...

Will Kirill Kaprizov Score a Goal vs. the Detroit Red Wings on January 22?

Is Kirill Kaprizov going to score a goal on Thursday, when his Minnesota Wild play the Detroit Red Wings at 9:30 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet. Kirill Kaprizov Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Red Wings Anytime Goal Odds: +105 (Bet $10 to win $10.50 if he scores a goal) Kaprizov Goals Betting Stats Kaprizov has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. In 51 games played this season, Kaprizov has r...

Will James van Riemsdyk Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on January 22?

Will James van Riemsdyk score for the Detroit Red Wings against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday? Stats and trends are provided below, to help you make the best call before the puck drops at 9:30 PM ET. James van Riemsdyk Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Wild Anytime Goal Odds: +360 (Bet $10 to win $36.00 if he scores a goal) van Riemsdyk Goals Betting Stats In 42 games played this season, van Riemsdyk has posted 22 points, with four multi-point efforts. van Riemsdyk has scored in 13 of 4...

Will Dylan Larkin Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on January 22?

At 9:30 PM ET on Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings will play the Minnesota Wild — is Dylan Larkin going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are provided here, to assist you in making the best call. Dylan Larkin Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Wild Anytime Goal Odds: +195 (Bet $10 to win $19.50 if he scores a goal) Larkin Goals Betting Stats Larkin has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 51 games, Larkin has 46 points, including nine mu...

Does Wild Trading For Artemi Panarin Make Sense?

The Minnesota Wild are in a tough spot. They clearly upgraded their team earlier when they traded for world-class defenseman Quinn Hughes -- but now we're all left wondering if it was actually enough for them to make a decent run in the playoffs. One way that they could have that possibility be...

Wild vs. Red Wings NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 22

At 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, it’ll be the Minnesota Wild against the Detroit Red Wings at Grand Casino Arena — with best bets suggestions below if you’re looking for an edge. Best Wild vs. Red Wings Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Kirill Kaprizov, Wild +100 25 G in 51 GP Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings +170 26 G in 51 GP Dylan Larkin, Red Wings +220 25 G in 51 GP Ryan Hartman, Wild +220 14 G in 47 GP ...

Wild vs. Red Wings: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Thursday’s NHL matchup between the Minnesota Wild (28-14-9) and the Detroit Red Wings (30-16-4) at Grand Casino Arena sees the Wild favored at home (-163 moneyline odds to win) against the Red Wings (+137). The game begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Check out the Wild-Red Wings matchup on ESPN. Wild vs. Red Wings Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN Live Stream: Fubo Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota Favorite: Wild (-...

The Wild Should Be Holding Their Breath Ahead of the Olympics

The Minnesota Wild have faced their share of challenges over the years. While getting out of the first round of the playoffs remains their largest hurdle, they also haven't been able to stay healthy or put together a full season recently. The Wild ran into that roadblock this week. Matt Boldy,...