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Stars visit the Wild with 2-1 series lead

The Dallas Stars visit the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Boldy misses time in 1st after face-plant from hit to head, before brilliant assist and two-OT loss

Minnesota Wild right wing Matt Boldy was sidelined for about half of the first period of Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series against Dallas after face-planting on the ice...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Zuccarello (upper body) won't play Wednesday in Game 3 versus the Stars.

Impact Zuccarello will miss a second straight game due to the injury. He was labeled a game-time call Wednesday, which suggests he is likely in the day-to-day range. His next chance to play is Saturday in Game 4.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Zuccarello (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3 versus Dallas on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zuccarello missed Game 2 and could be in danger of sitting out another contest due to his upper-body injury. Over his last seven games, the 38-year-old Zuccarello has recorded six multi-point efforts, though he has found the back of the net just once.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wild and Stars square off with series tied 1-1

The Minnesota Wild host the Dallas Stars in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Johnston and Stars beat Wild 4-2 in Game 2 to even their first-round playoff series

Wyatt Johnston had two goals and Matt Duchene scored a tiebreaking power-play goal as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in Game 2 to even their Western Conference first-...

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Is Mats Zuccarello playing tonight? Why Wild injury news isn't good in playoffs vs. Stars | Sporting News Not ideal news for Minnesota.

APRIL 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Contending with upper-body injury Zuccarello is unavailable for Game 2 in Dallas on Monday due to an upper-body injury.

Impact Zuccarello is a big loss for the Wild's top six, as the Norwegian winger generated three helpers, including two on the power play, in Saturday's 6-1 win in Game 1. Vladimir Tarasenko will slot in on the top line alongside Kirill Kaprizov and Ryan Hartman, while Bobby Brink will suit up in Game 2 as a result of Zuccarello's absence. The veteran winger can be considered day-to-day ahead of Game 3 in Minnesota on Wednesday.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Wild look for a playoff first after putting Dallas Stars in familiar postseason spot

The Minnesota Wild now have an opportunity to do something they have never done in the NHL playoffs after putting the Dallas Stars in a very familiar postseason situation

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Three helpers in Game 1 win Zuccarello collected three assists, two on the power play, during the Wild's 6-1 win over the Stars in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Saturday.

Impact The veteran winger had a hand in both of Joel Eriksson Ek's power-play tallies in the first and third periods, as well as an even-strength marker by Matt Boldy in the second. Zuccarello hasn't found the back of the net himself through six games in April but he's been dishing assists like it was going out of style, racking up an incredible 12 helpers so far this month.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota brings 1-0 series lead into game 2 against Dallas

The Minnesota Wild visit the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild overwhelm Stars 6-1 to open series

Matt Boldy had two goals with an assist, Joel Ericksson Ek scored two power-play goals and rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt stopped 27 shots in his postseason debut to help the Minne...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Stars host the Wild to begin the NHL Playoffs

The Dallas Stars host the Minnesota Wild to open the Western Conference first round

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Back on first line Zuccarello (rest) was practicing in his normal first-line role Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zuccarello should be ready to go when the playoffs kick off, considering he sat out the Wild's last three games. Despite featuring in just 59 contests this year, the veteran winger still managed to get over the 50-point threshold for the fifth straight season while chipping in 21 power-play points.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for third straight game Zuccarello (rest) won't play Tuesday versus the Ducks, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Zuccarello will end up getting three games of rest ahead of the playoffs. Expect the 38-year-old to be in a top-line role and on the first power-play unit for Game 1 versus the Stars. He ends the regular season at 54 points in just 59 appearances.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks visit the Wild after Gauthier's 2-goal game

The Anaheim Ducks visit the Minnesota Wild after Cutter Gauthier scored two goals in the Ducks' 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Sitting again Monday Zuccarello (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Blues, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Zuccarello will rest for a second consecutive game since Minnesota's playoff seeding is secured. Regardless of whether he suits up Tuesday against the Ducks, he should return to action for the start of the postseason.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Stamkos leads Predators past Wild 2-1, locking Minnesota into the West's third seed

Steven Stamkos scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota, locking the Wild into the third seed in the Western Conference for...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Healthy scratch Saturday Zuccarello (rest) is expected to be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against Nashville, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Impact Zuccarello has 15 goals and 54 points in 59 outings in 2025-26. The 38-year-old is getting to rest as the Wild look ahead to the playoffs. Nico Sturm will likely draw into the lineup to accommodate Zuccarello's game off.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Distributes three helpers in loss Zuccarello had three assists, including two on the power play, in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Stars.

Impact Zuccarello has multiple assists in four of the last five games, making up for his lack of goals in that span. The 38-year-old playmaker is up to 54 points in just 59 outings this season, matching his point total from 69 regular-season contests a year ago. Zuccarello has earned 21 power-play points, 122 shots on net and a minus-5 rating in 2025-26 while primarily playing on the top line and first power-play unit.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson's 42nd goal lifts Stars over Wild in a preview before their 1st-round playoff series

Jason Robertson scored his 42nd goal with 9:25 left and the Dallas Stars held on for a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Stays hot with two helpers Zuccarello supplied two assists in Sunday's 5-4 win over Detroit.

Impact Zuccarello recorded his third consecutive multi-assist outing Sunday, which doubled as his fourth straight multi-point effort. Overall, the 38-year-old winger is up to 36 assists, 51 points, 120 shots on net and 26 blocked shots across 57 games this season. Zuccarello has not only been scorching offensively over his past few games, but has 21 points over his last 22 games. He is an integral part of Minnesota's offense and should continue to offer high-level fantasy production for the remainder of the regular season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kirill Kaprizov has a hat trick as the Wild bounce back to beat the Red Wings 5-4

Kirill Kaprizov completed the sixth hat trick of his NHL career on the power play with 1:51 remaining to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Two helpers against Sens Zuccarello notched two assists in Saturday's 4-1 win over Ottawa.

Impact The veteran winger delivered his third straight multi-point performance as he closes the regular season on a high note. Zuccarello has 15 goals and 49 points through 56 games, leaving him on the verge of recording his fifth straight 50-point campaign.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wild visit the Red Wings after Hartman's 2-goal game

The Minnesota Wild visit the Detroit Red Wings after Ryan Hartman scored two goals in the Wild's 4-1 win against the Ottawa Senators

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

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Stars visit the Wild with 2-1 series lead

Boldy misses time in 1st after face-plant from hit to head, before brilliant assist and two-OT loss

Wild and Stars square off with series tied 1-1

Johnston and Stars beat Wild 4-2 in Game 2 to even their first-round playoff series

Minnesota Wild look for a playoff first after putting Dallas Stars in familiar postseason spot

Minnesota brings 1-0 series lead into game 2 against Dallas

Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild overwhelm Stars 6-1 to open series

Stars host the Wild to begin the NHL Playoffs

Ducks visit the Wild after Gauthier's 2-goal game

Stamkos leads Predators past Wild 2-1, locking Minnesota into the West's third seed

Robertson's 42nd goal lifts Stars over Wild in a preview before their 1st-round playoff series

Kirill Kaprizov has a hat trick as the Wild bounce back to beat the Red Wings 5-4

Wild visit the Red Wings after Hartman's 2-goal game