Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast
1,178 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsLocked On Wild podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Seth Toupal, the Locked On Wild podcast provides your daily Wild fix with expert opinions, local analysis, interviews, and coverage of all aspects of the Wild franchise. The Locked On Wild podcast takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Wild locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Wild podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.
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Can the Wild replicate their Game 1 Success in Game 2 Against Dallas?
April 19, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we gear up for Game 2 by looking at a few of the areas the Wild will need to be on their guard against the Stars. We start in the faceoff circle, and discuss now the Stars can hurt the Wild in particular from the faceoff circle on Special teams. We discuss all four road teams picking up wins in the Western Conference in the first game of their series, and how they were able to dictate the pace of play form the beginning. We finish by discussing the Wild ...
Why Brock Faber, Filip Gustavsson, Sam Steel and Matt Dumba played Crucial Roles in a Game 1 Wild Win!
April 18, 2023 16:10 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we break down the most standout performances (in a game filled with them) by Wild players to lead to a 3-2 Double Overtime win! We start with Sam Steel and his insertion into the lineup once again paying off. We look at his huge goal scored, as well as his great play all over the ice and assisting on the game winning goal from Ryan Hartman. We also discuss Filip Gustavsson shaking off a slow start and standing on his head as the game. We break down Brock...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Ryan Hartman Delivers in 2OT as the Wild grab a 1-0 Series Lead in Dallas!
April 18, 2023 07:41 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe Minnesota Wild grabbed a 1-0 series lead after a 3-2 Double Overtime win against the Dallas Stars in game 1 of their opening round playoff series. The Wild broke the record for longest game in franchise history at 4 hours 12 minutes, and got the game winning goal from Ryan Hartman on an odd bounce behind Jake Oettinger. The Wild took a 1-0 lead on a Power Play goal from Kirill Kaprizov. After Dallas scored 2 straight goals, Sam Steel scored on a breakaway to tie the score after 2 periods...
Key Matchups that will determine the Wild - Stars Series!
April 17, 2023 22:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Kevin Gorg joins to look at the most important matchups for the Wild against Dallas in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. We discuss the injury status for Joel Eriksson Ek and John Klingberg. We look at the goalie battle between Filip Gustavsson and Jake Oettinger. We compare special teams units, as well as bottom six lines as well as how the Wild can try to slow down Jason Robertson on defense. We discuss the job the top two lines will need to do and ...
Road to the Stanley Cup 2023: Can the Minnesota Wild snap their first-round losing streak?
April 17, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBThe Minnesota have failed to advance past the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs since 2015 -- will this year be any different? Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild joins Gil Martin of Locked On NHL to discuss all things Wild ahead of their post-season run. The biggest story surrounding the franchise coming in is definitely its seven consecutive losses in the post-season's opening round, but there is some belief that this year's Wild might be built different. Red hot goaltender Filip Gustavsso...
Which Players are the Biggest X Factors in Round One between Dallas and Minnesota?
April 17, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Dane Lewis of Locked on Stars joins to preview the round one series between Dallas and Minnesota! We discuss the biggest storylines for each team coming into the playoffs, with the Wild looking to avenge previous early playoff exits. We discuss Players to Watch for both teams and the lengthy list of ties between the two teams with former players on either side and Jake Oettinger's Minnesota connections as well. We finish by looking at key areas of concer...
Round One between the Wild and Dallas has PLENTY of Firepower!
April 17, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we preview Round One between the Wild and Dallas with a special Playoff Preview Panel. We start with our overall confidence level heading into the series. We discuss our expectations for several key members of the Wild roster, such as Filip Gustavsson, Brandon Duhaime, Brock Faber, Marcus Foligno, Connor Dewar, Alex Goligoski and more. We play "Confident or Concerned" with every aspect of the team - Offense, Defense, Special Teams, Goaltending, and makin...
How did the Wild Fare Against their Stat Projections This Season?
April 16, 2023 23:05 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Charles Stuart joins to look at how the Wild fared against their stat projections for the season. We start by looking at the projected point total for the season, which the Wild did end up exceeding depending on where you look. We discuss the players who exceeded their projections, such as Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello. We discuss those who did not such as Ryan Hartman and Marcus Foligno. We also discuss whether or not Kirill would hav...
What were the Highs and Lows of the 2022-23 Wild Regular Season?
April 15, 2023 21:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the highs and lows of the 2022-23 Regular Season! We start with the lows, which include a rough start and several players regressing while also trying to win despite scoring 66 fewer goals than last year. The highs include breakout performances by Filip Gustavsson and Matt Boldy, and other players stepping up to chip in. We finish by looking at what we learned about the 2022-23 Minnesota Wild as we get set for the postseason! Subscribe to our...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild End Regular Season with 4-3 Overtime Loss in Nashville
April 14, 2023 03:31 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Minnesota Wild fell in the regular season finale at Nashville 4-3 in Overtime. The Wild finished the season with 103 points, and battled back from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits thanks to goals from Freddy Gaudreau, who also had his 5 year extension announced shortly after he scored his first goal of the night. After the Predators scored to regain the lead at 3-2, Nick Petan scored his first goal of the season and the game headed to overtime. In the extra session, Juuso Parssinen scored a nifty go...
Why Freddy Gaudreau's Extension is a Great Deal for the Wild
April 14, 2023 01:59 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we break down a 5 year extension for Freddy Gaudreau announced during their game against Nashville. We start by discussing the areas in which Gaudreau helps the Wild most, such as defense and special teams. We look at his improvements on offense over the last 2 years, as well as his smart and penalty free style that he brings on the ice nightly. We discuss his shootout excellence and ability to play in multiple spots up and down the lineup. We look at wh...
The Wild gave Winnipeg what they were Asking for Despite the Loss
April 13, 2023 02:18 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we break down the physicality that dominated the end of Tuesday's 3-1 win for Winnipeg. We talk through the Rick Bowness-Dean Evason exchange, as well as a pricey game for Ryan Hartman. We update on Marcus Johansson, and why it was good to see the Wild put an end to the Jets' shenanigans all game long. We look at how Ryan Hartman garnered a suspension while Neal Pionk was simply fined. We also discuss the uneven punishments handed down from the Departmen...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Tensions Boil Over as Wild Fall to Jets 3-1
April 12, 2023 03:36 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBThe Minnesota Wild came up short against the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 as the Jets clinched a Playoff spot and the Wild dropped to 2-3-1 in April. The Wild fell behind early 2-0 as the Jets got rebound goals from Adam Lowry and Mark Scheifele. Kirill Kaprizov scored his 40th goal of the season in the third to make it 2-1, but Mason Appleton capped the scoring with a goal late to make it 3-1. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 33 of 34 shots and the Wild finish the regular season on Thursday at Nashville. Su...
What to Pull from Brock Faber's Debut and the return of Calen Addison and Marco Rossi
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jayden Homuth joins to break down a 4-2 Wild win over Chicago! We discuss the debut of Brock Faber and why he looked like a player who looked like a veteran despite a ton of uneven play around him. We make the case for Faber to at least get consideration for postseason play considering what we have seen from the back end of the Wild defense all season. We also discuss Marco Rossi and Calen Addison and their return to the lineup. We look at why it was mor...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Gain Footing in 3rd to Beat Blackhawks 4-2
April 11, 2023 04:42 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a 4-2 win against Chicago on a night in which most of their key regulars did not make the trip. The Wild struggled to get much going offensively until Matt Boldy scored his 31st goal 12 minutes into the first period to give the Wild a 1-0 lead. Chicago would later tie the score and take a 2-1 lead into the second period. The Wild finally got the equalizer in the third on a goal from Marcus Johansson. Johansson would score again to make it 3-2 and Gustav Nyquist c...
Kirill Kaprizov Returns but Joel Eriksson Ek Departs as the Wild hit the Final week of the Regular Season
April 10, 2023 07:07 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap a full list of roster moves for the Wild as they move through the final week of the regular season. We start by discussing Kirill Kaprizov's return to the lineup and the debut of Gustav Nyquist. We talk about the Joel Eriksson Ek injury and how the Wild will try to fill his absence in the lineup. We discuss the Brock Faber signing as well as Marco Rossi's promotion and where they may fit into the lineup this week. We discus...
Assessing the Stock of First Round NHL Draft Prospects!
April 06, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Gabe Foley of Recruit Scouting joins to take another look at the NHL Draft class of 2023! Gabe starts by discussing players projected to go in the first round that have risen in his rankings since our last check in. We also discuss players who have seen their draft stock fall. We then move to position groups and Gabe discusses a few of his favorite prospects at forward, center, defensemen and goalie, with a few names in mind that could be of interest to ...
How does the Wild roster Stack up Against the Other Central Division Heavyweights?
April 05, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Wyatt Garin joins as we look at how the Wild stack up against the other Central Division Playoff heavyweights and Playoff hopefuls. We start with the Avalanche, who have the most sizable advantage based on forwards, defensemen, and coaching. We look at where the Wild can match up with Colorado in the depth category and goaltending. We look at how the Wild match up with the Dallas Stars, with the Wild having more advantages on Defense and at Forward depth...
Burning Wild questions that Need Answers before the Postseason!
April 04, 2023 21:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we discuss the most burning questions the Wild will need to answer before the Playoffs start. We start by discussing the current state of the Central Division and where the Wild could end up finishing in the standings. We discuss the remaining schedule for Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota to see who has the inside track to take the Division title. We move to trying to get particular parts of the lineup going again. Mats Zuccarello has been struggling, and ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Clinch a Playoff Spot but Lose to Vegas 4-3 in a Shootout
April 04, 2023 04:08 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe Minnesota Wild clinched a playoff berth for the 10th time in the last 11 seasons but fell 4-3 in a shootout to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night at Xcel Energy Center. The Golden Knights led 1-0 after 1, but the Wild took a 2-1 lead in the 2nd on goals from Brandon Duhaime and John Klingberg early in the second. After Vegas tied it at 2, Matt Boldy scored his 30th goal of the season to give the Wild a 3-2 lead. Vegas scored with 30 seconds left and the game went scoreless in Overt...
The Wild are One Win Away from a Playoff Spot!
April 03, 2023 07:30 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap the loss to Vegas. We look at the letdown after the win over Colorado and why Vegas was eager to rebound after a loss to the Sharks. We discuss the Mason Shaw injury, and why it was tough for the Wild to regroup after it happened early in the game. We look at lineup options to replace Shaw and to help jolt Mats Zuccarello in particular with Marcus Foligno not seeming to be a fit on the top line. We also look at why Alex Gol...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Lose Shaw and Road Point Streak in 4-1 Loss
April 02, 2023 06:17 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Minnesota Wild fell 4-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights in Vegas. The loss stopped a 11 game road point streak for the Wild, who held their place in first even with the loss. The Wild scored the first goal of the game on a deflected puck off of Matt Boldy to take a 1-0 lead, But the Golden Knights scored the next 4 goals, 2 in the first, one in the second and an empty netter in the third to seal the scoring. The Wild also lost Mason Shaw in the first period as he collided with the boards beh...
Why the Wild 4th Line continues to Roll Along!
March 31, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Marissa Voss of Wild Takes joins as we give some much needed love to the Wild 4th liners! We look at the chemistry Mason Shaw, Connor Dewar and Ryan Reaves have built, their recent performances, and how Connor Dewar is seemingly always in position to make a play especially when he is on the Penalty Kill. We also discuss the team comradery and the biggest bromances on the team, from Kirill and Zuccarello to Marc-Andre Fleury and the posts. We then finish ...
Filip Gustavsson Ended the Game 1 Starter Debate after his Performance against Colorado!
March 31, 2023 03:31 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we end the goalie debate with the claim that Filip Gustavsson's performance against Colorado was the final audition needed to give him the Game 1 start. We look at his numbers against a variety of opponents, and why his calm demeanor can help tremendously when the playoff tension ramps up. We also look at how Sam Steel and Freddy Gaudreau helped lead the Wild over the Avalanche. For Steel, we look at his ability to provide depth on all 4 lines, and his t...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Maintain Hold on First Place with 4-2 Win over Avalanche
March 30, 2023 05:47 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a thrilling 4-2 win over Colorado to maintain their hold on first place in the Central Division on Wednesday night. The Wild led early on a goal from Marcus Johansson to make it 1-0. After the Avalanche tied things up, Sam Steel recorded his 9th goal of the season to make it 2-1 after 1. The Wild added a goal in the second from Freddy Gaudreau shorthanded to make it 3-1. The Avs got to within one at 3-2, but after a tense final two minutes, Freddy Gaudreau added ...
The Wild Hope the Third Time is the Charm against Colorado Tonight!
March 29, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jayden Homuth joins as we preview tonight's game against the Colorado Avalanche. We look at how the two teams match up this year compared to last year, and how the Avalanche have managed to navigate the season with the number of injuries they have had to endure. We also discuss how the Wild should approach the goalie situation once the postseason begins, and who should get the nod in net between the two. We finish by talking about Matt Boldy's recent hot...
What Matt Boldy's Current Heater Means for the Wild the rest of the Season!
March 29, 2023 00:37 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we dive into Matt Boldy's amazing month of March. We look at the historical pace he is on, where it ranks among the all time Wild greats and NHL greats, and what he can still accomplish not only this month but the rest of the season. We look at the biggest factors for this recent surge, from linemates gelling, to a shift in mentality and shot placement. We finish the episode by discussing what it means once Kirill Kaprizov returns from injury, and why Ma...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Matt Boldy Records ANOTHER Hat Trick As Wild Thump Kraken 5-1
March 28, 2023 03:41 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild pulled away from the Seattle Kraken in the second and third periods as they muscled their way to a 5-1 win over Seattle at Xcel Energy Center Monday night. The Kraken controlled play in the first period yet trailed as Jake Middleton scored his third goal of the year to give the Wild a 1-0 lead. The Wild added two more goals in the second as Matt Boldy recorded his 9th and 10th goals in the last 11 games to make it 3-0. Boldy completed the hat trick within the first minute ...
Measuring Stick Games All Week for the Wild!
March 27, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap the win over Chicago that saw the Wild capture first place in the Central Division outright. We look at the remaining schedule for Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota to see who has the easiest schedule down the stretch. We look at whether or not Matt Boldy, Mats Zuccarello or Joel Eriksson Ek can get to statistical milestones in the final few weeks of the season. We discuss the lineup with Kirill and Gustav Nyquist still waitin...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Pull away from Chicago late with 3-1 Win
March 26, 2023 00:39 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a 3-1 win over Chicago to improve to 14-1-4 over their last 19 games, and to temporarily pull back into first place in the Central Division with 93 points. The game was scoreless until Ryan Reaves sent a shot on net that deflected in to give the Wild a 1-0 lead. The Blackhawks would answer early in the third, as Lukas Reichel scored on a 2 on 1 to make it 1-1. Ryan Hartman scored with time winding down in regulation on a breakaway after generating a turnover to g...
The Wild have a Need for Speed on the Top Line!
March 24, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jayden Homuth joins to recap a tough shootout loss to Philadelphia. We talk about what the appropriate reaction is given the Wild had a high emotion game against New Jersey on Tuesday. We look at the inability of the Wild to get any separation against the Flyers, and an opportunity for two points squandered by several miscues. We discuss the top line, and their lack of speed being an issue despite Marcus Foligno scoring. We propose a lineup suggestion to...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Squander 2nd Point in 5-4 Shootout Loss
March 24, 2023 02:03 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe Minnesota Wild fell 5-4 in a shootout to the Philadelphia Flyers. The Wild trailed 1-0 midway through a lackluster 1st period before Oskar Sundvqist tipped a goal in to tie the score at 1-1. The Flyers would answer back early on in the 2nd to make it 2-1, before the Wild scored 2 straight goals from Matt Boldy and Marcus Foligno to make it 3-2. The Flyers tied the score at 3 on a Power Play goal in the final minute of the second period. The Wild reclaimed the lead on Matt Boldy's 2nd goa...
What are the Most Impactful Moves Bill Guerin has Made in 2022-23?
March 23, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we dive into the 4 most impactful moves Bill Guerin has made to help shape the 2022-23 roster. We start with the acquisition of Filip Gustavsson. We rehash the Cam Talbot timeline and what led to the decision to trade him, and why familiarity with Gustavsson played a huge role for Billy G to make the trade. We look at the strides Gustavsson has taken, and why without him the Wild are probably not in a playoff spot. We discuss in-season acquisitions Ryan ...
Wild Continue to Flex their Lineup Depth With Each Win
March 22, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jayden Homuth joins to recap a 2-1 overtime win against New Jersey. We discuss continued success for the 4th line and Matt Boldy's heater that rivals the surface of the sun. We talk about whether or not Filip Gustavsson was on a skid coming into this game, or if the Boston game looked worse than it was. We discuss the lineup, and who may come out of the lineup when Kirill is ready to return. We debate lineup chemistry and why these decisions on both offe...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Matt Boldy's Buzzer Beating OT Goal Lifts Wild to 2-1 Win and 1st Place!
March 22, 2023 02:27 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThe Minnesota Wild collected a 2-1 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils Tuesday as Matt Boldy collected his first career overtime goal. Boldy scored with time winding down as the Wild temporarily moved into 1st place in the Central Division with 90 points. The Wild broke the scoring open in the third after two very physical periods that saw no goals. Mason Shaw scored to make it 1-0, but Timo Meier scored a wraparound goal to tie the score at 1-1. The Wild controlled the puck through most...
Which Team is the Preferred Matchup for the Wild in Round One?
March 21, 2023 07:19 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins as we recap a relatively successful weekend for the Wild! We talk about the depth scoring continuing to surge with Kirill Kaprizov out of the lineup. We discuss whether or not the Wild should look at keeping Marcus Johansson around long term if his production continues. We look at the Western Conference Playoff Picture, and which team would represent the most ideal matchup for the Wild in the opening round of the playoffs. We previe...
With the Offense Buzzing, How Will the Minnesota Wild do in their Final 12 Games?
March 20, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we project the final 12 games for the Wild with Zach Zeman. We start with a quick look at the current Western Conference playoff picture and how the Wild have finally stared to gain ground on Dallas at the top of the division. We start with this week's road trip to New Jersey and Philadelphia after optimism regarding the end of the weekend against Washington. We also discuss games to finish out against Chicago, Vegas, Colorado, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and ...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Matt Boldy Tallies Hat Trick as Wild Surge Past Washington 5-3!
March 19, 2023 22:07 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Minnesota Wild picked up a 5-3 win over Washington at Xcel Energy Center. Matt Boldy scored his first two goals of the game within the first five minutes of the game as the Wild took an early 2-0 lead. After the Capitals scored on the Power Play to cut the lead to 2-1, Ryan Reaves added his third goal in four games on a deflected shot from Ryan Hartman to make it 3-1. Brandon Duhaime scored a Power Play goal in his return to the lineup to make it 4-1, and after the Capitals added another...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Fall to Bruins 5-2 after 2 goals waived off
March 18, 2023 21:41 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Minnesota Wild saw their 14 game point streak come to an end after a 5-2 loss to Boston Saturday at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild led 1-0 briefly as Marcus Johansson scored his second goal with the Wild on a nice feed from Matt Boldy. The Bruins tied the score at 1-1, but the Wild looked to have a 2-1 lead on a goal from Matt Dumba, but it was was challenged for offsides and the goal was wiped off the board. The Bruins took a 2-1 lead of their own and the Wild appeared to have the tying g...
How has the Wild offense Managed to Find Another Gear without Kirill Kaprizov?
March 17, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we look at the factors which have led the Wild to score 17 goals in the 3 games since Kirill Kaprizov was injured. We look at offensive leaders such as Mats Zuccarello, Ryan Hartman and Matt Boldy stepping up to lead the way. We also discuss the emergence of the 4th line to provide offensive output, which in turn leads to more ice time for them and keeps all 4 lines more evenly rotated throughout the game. We also discuss the contributions of Bill Guerin...
Marc-Andre Fleury was ready to finish what Jordan Binnington Started
March 16, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, we dive deep into the near goalie fight as part of the madness that was an 8-5 win for the Wild over St. Louis. We examine the events early in the game that led up to the altercation, including Binnington attempting to chirp the Wild bench after giving up 3 goals in a 2 minute span. We react to Marc-Andre Fleury's comments after the game, as well as Ryan Hartman's role in sending Jordan Binnington over the edge. We also take a look back at which historic...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild ERUPT in 8-5 Win over St. Louis
March 16, 2023 05:41 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Minnesota Wild exploded for 8 goals in an 8-5 win over the St. Louis Blues to improve their point streak to a franchise record 14 games. The Wild trailed 3-1 after a lackluster first period, but scored 5 times in the second and Jordan Binnington was chased from the net early on after nearly fighting Marc-Andre Fleury. The Wild got goals from Joel Eriksson Ek, two goals from Ryan Hartman, Ryan Reaves, Mason Shaw, Oskar Sundqvist, John Klingberg and Alex Goligoski. Marc-Andre Fleury limite...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild Finish Roadtrip against Reeling Blues!
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOn today's Pregame Preview edition of Locked on Wild, we preview tonight's game against St. Louis. We start with some reaction to the Arizona game now that the dust has had time to settle, and how the Wild can flip from Filip Gustavsson's off night to Marc-Andre Fleury coming into this start red hot again. We discuss the potential return of Jonas Brodin and how that impacts the rest of the defense. We also look at Sammy Walker slotting into the lineup with Marcus Foligno expected to miss the...
A Rare Flat Tire for Filip Gustavsson
March 13, 2023 07:33 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Alex Micheletti joins to recap Sunday's Overtime loss to Arizona. We discuss an uneven night for Filip Gustavsson on a night in which the offense was able to carry their end of the bargain. We look at strong stretches for Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy. We give some praise to the 4th line and advocate more playing time for them while the offense continues to iron things out! We discuss Marcus Foligno's injury and who would slot in on the 3rd line if he m...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Cough up Lead and Fall in OT to Arizona 5-4
March 13, 2023 05:24 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe Minnesota Wild saw their point streak increased to 13 straight games, but blew a 2 goal lead and fell 5-4 in overtime to the Arizona Coyotes. The Wild fell behind 1-0 early, before Mats Zuccarello scored to even the score at 1. After another Arizona goal, Ryan Reaves tied things up with under 2 minutes to play in the first period. Matt Boldy gave the Wild a 3-2 lead in the second on a breakaway goal on a nice feed from John Klingberg. Connor Dewar added a goal to make it 4-2 before Arizo...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Wild Overcome Sloppy Start to Down Sharks 5-2!
March 12, 2023 07:15 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe Minnesota Wild started their Kirill Kaprizov-less stretch with a 5-2 win over San Jose to start a 3 game road trip. The Wild improved to 10-0-2 in their last 12 games and despite a sloppy first period took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission on a goal from Jared Spurgeon. The Sharks answered back but Freddy Gaudreau gave the Wild a 2-1 lead. Marcus Johansson was credited with a deflected goal 30 seconds into the third period to make it 3-1. After a Sharks goal on the Power Play, the W...
Locked on Wild PREGAME: Wild Start Kaprizov-Less Stretch at Sharks Tonight!
March 11, 2023 16:52 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOn today's Pregame Preview edition of Locked on Wild, Kevin Gorg joins to preview tonight's game against the San Jose Sharks! We start by discussing Kirill Kaprizov's injury, and how the Wild will have to navigate this stretch of games without him. We look at a few names that can step in to fill the void and why the defense and goaltending are still the parts of this team leaned on most for wins. We look at the Sharks, who have battled the Wild tough this year, and why it will be critical to...
BREAKING NEWS: Wild Forward Kirill Kaprizov Expected to Miss 3-4 Weeks with Lower Body Injury
March 09, 2023 23:36 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn today's LIVE edition of Locked on Wild, we react to the news that Kirill Kaprizov will be sidelined due to a lower body injury for 3-4 weeks. We discuss the impact his loss will have on the rest of the team. We look at areas where the Wild will need improvement as well as the importance of the current room chemistry on navigating through this spot. We will also look at where the timetable puts him in regards to the playoffs, and how the lines may look in his absence. Subscribe to our You...
Secondary Scoring is Returning at the Perfect Time for the Wild
March 09, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOn today's episode of Locked on Wild, Jayden Homuth joins to recap the Wild win over Winnipeg. We look at the big takeaways from the win, such as a strong performance from Marc-Andre Fleury and secondary scoring taking the day. We give a Kirill Kaprizov update, but there really isn't anything new to report on that front. We move to discussing Matt Boldy, and why we continue to see signs that more goals are coming. We reexamine his contract extension to see if it was still the right call (yes...
Locked on Wild POSTCAST: Marc-Andre Fleury Stands Tall as Wild beat Jets 4-2!
March 09, 2023 04:54 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThe Minnesota Wild beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Wednesday night in Winnipeg to improve to 9-0-2 in their last 11 games and move into a tie for first place in the Central Division. The Wild got out to a 2-0 lead on goals from Marcus Foligno and Freddy Gaudreau before Winnipeg answered in the 2nd to make it 2-1. Ryan Hartman picked up his 10th goal to push the lead back out to 2 goals but Nino Niederreiter scored as time wound down in the 2nd to make it 3-2. Mason Shaw scored an empty net goa...