The Wild returned from the longest road trip in franchise history with the NHL’s best record and three home games on the menu.

Forward Joel Eriksson Ek exits the Wild's latest game after a bench tangle. Coach Hynes calls it a "freak accident," leaving his status uncertain.

The Wild instead played the game and took two points. The only incident was a collision in the third period between Foligno and Dunn. The defenseman took an exaggerated tumble to the ice, so the refs let the initial hit by Foligno and what looked like an ensuing dive go.

Hunt returns, Jiricek reassigned, and Bogosian's status remains day-to-day as the Wild navigate defensive roster changes.

In a Dec. 16 home win versus the Washington Capitals, Hunt took a knee to the leg from Caps forward Ethen Frank.

Even though they are treated as well as the Wild are on the road, with scrumptious food, first-class travel and residencies in some of the poshest hotels in the country, it still gets old being away from home and loved ones for two weeks.

With a 4-1-2 record and 10 points in 14 days away from home, the Wild tied Dallas as the teams battle for home ice in the playoffs.

Speculation is beginning to build across the league as NHL news roundup chatter links Evgeni Malkin to a possible late-season storyline. Although the .

Jan 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (90) left the game with an injury after he was checked into the boards in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Wild, in partnership with Minnesota Hockey, today announced it will host the ninth annual Mite Jamboree on Sunday, February 22 at Grand Casino Arena. Boys and girls across the State of Hockey are invited to participate.