Locked On Wild - Your Daily Minnesota Wild Podcast

The Minnesota Wild face a crucial "win and in" scenario against the Calgary Flames. A victory secures their playoff spot, potentially in the first wild card position. Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek's return boosted the Wild's offense, leading to a high-scoring 8-7 overtime win against the Sharks. The Flames, fighting for playoff contention, struggle with consistency and goaltending fatigue....

The Minnesota Wild picked up a win in the long awaited return to the lineup for Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek as they beat the San Jose Sharks 8-7 in Overtime at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild started Marc-Andre Fleury in likely his final career start at Xcel Energy Center, and the San Jose Sharks took an early 1-0 lead, before the Wild responded with 2 straight goals from Marcus Johansson an...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only choose one player to start your franchise with, who...

Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek return to the Minnesota Wild lineup, bolstering their playoff push. Marc-Andre Fleury starts against the San Jose Sharks, potentially one of his final NHL games. The Wild aim to capitalize on the struggling Sharks' six-game losing streak. Host Seth Toupal breaks down the impact of Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek's return on the Wild's lineup and special teams. He anal...

The Minnesota Wild bounce back from a dismal performance against the New York Islanders with a crucial 3-2 overtime victory over the Dallas Stars. Matt Boldy steps up as the hero, while Marcus Foligno and Matt Zuccarello contribute key plays. Locked On Wild host Seth Toupal breaks down the Wild's impressive third-period dominance and improved penalty kill. Brock Faber's post-game comments spark di...

Gustav Nyquist scores against the Rangers, doubling the goals from Minnesota Wild's trade deadline acquisitions. How are Billy Guerin's moves panning out? This episode of Locked On Wild dissects the performances of Nyquist and Justin Brazeau since joining the Wild. Host Seth Toupal breaks down their stats, underlying numbers, and compares them to the assets sent away. The analysis reveals concerni...

Freddy Gaudreau's resurgence for the Minnesota Wild is one goal shy of his career-high 19 set in 2022-2023. What's behind his bounce-back after a down year? Healthy and capitalizing on high-danger chances, Gaudreau's shooting 17.5% with 18 goals this season. His 31.8% success rate on high-danger shots ranks in the 93rd percentile league-wide. Host Seth Toupal breaks down Gaudreau's improved produc...

The Minnesota Wild dropped their third straight game as they fell 5-4 in Overtime to the New York Rangers. The Wild fell to 41-28-7 with the loss. The Wild led 1-0 on Gustav Nyquist's 1st goal with the Wild on the Power Play. Th Rangers rallied to tie before Brock Faber scored his 8th goal of the season to make it 2-1 after 1. The Rangers scored 2 straight to take a 3-2 lead, Marcus Johansson scor...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montreal can hold on in the East!   Support Us By Suppo...

The Minnesota Wild snagged a point as they rallied from a 2-1 deficit late in the 3rd period, but ultimately fell in a shootout 3-2 to the Devils in New Jersey. The Wild fell to 41-28-6 with the loss, and moved 7 points ahead of idle Vancouver in the Wild Card chase. The Wild fell behind 1-0 in the first period as Luke Hughes scored his 7th goal of the season. Vinnie Hinostroza scored his 5th goal...

The Minnesota Wild's playoff push hits a snag with a lackluster performance against the New Jersey Devils. Gustav Nyquist's production drop raises concerns, while Kirill Kaprizov's potential return sparks hope. The Wild's inconsistent effort against non-playoff teams could spell trouble in a potential first-round matchup with the Winnipeg Jets. Host Seth Toupal and analyst Alex Micheletti dissect...

Filip Gustavsson emerges as a top NHL goalie, leading in games stolen and ranking high in save percentage, goals against average, and shutouts. His stellar performance places him among elite netminders like Connor Hellebuyck and Andre Vasilevsky. The Minnesota Wild's success hinges on Gustavsson's consistent excellence between the pipes. Locked On Wild host Seth Toupal breaks down Gustavsson's imp...

The Minnesota Wild picked up a big win over the Washington Capitals by a score of 4-2 Thursday at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild improved to 41-27-5 with the win and 19-16-2 at home. Jon Merrill started the scoring with a goal in the first period to give the Wild a 1-0 lead. Washington scored the next two goals to take a 2-1 lead after the first period. The Wild took the lead for good in the second...

The Minnesota Wild's playoff hopes hang by a thread as injuries plague the team. From leading the NHL with an 18-4-4 start to struggling with a depleted roster, the Wild's season has been a rollercoaster. Kirill Kaprizov's absence and the team's scoring woes take center stage. Seth Toupal and Zach Zeman dissect the Wild's predicament, analyzing the impact of 202 man-games lost to injuries and susp...

The Minnesota Wild dropped their second straight game as they lost to the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 5-1. The Wild fell behind 1-0 in the 1st period on Jack Eichel's 24th goal of the season. Brett Howden made it 2-0 in the 2nd on his 20th goal. Marcus Johansson scored to cut the deficit to 2-1, but Jack Eichel scored his 2nd of the game, Tanner Pearson scored an empty netter, and Eichel sc...

NHL Edge stats reveal the Minnesota Wild's offensive struggles. Shot speed, location, and skating metrics paint a concerning picture. The Wild lag behind league averages in high-danger shots, goals, and shooting percentage. They rely too heavily on low-danger opportunities, especially on the power play. Skating speed is a major issue, with the team falling below the 50th percentile in most burst c...

The Minnesota Wild dropped the game of a pivotal week in their playoff chase as they fell to the Dallas Stars 3-0 in Dallas Monday night. The Stars scored their first 2 goals in a 60 second span in the second period, on a Power Play goal from Wyatt Johnston on the Power Play, and Matt Duchene to take a 2-0 lead. The Stars scored an empty net goal courtesy of Mason Marchment at the end of the game...

The Minnesota Wild face the Dallas Stars in a crucial matchup with playoff implications. Jonas Brodin's absence leaves the Wild shorthanded on defense. Filip Gustavsson, coming off a stellar week as NHL's First Star, looks to continue his hot streak. The Stars, led by newcomer Mikko Rantanen, have struggled to find consistency since the trade deadline. Host Seth Toupal breaks down key storylines,...

Marco Rossi's contract negotiations with the Minnesota Wild are at a standstill. The Wild face a crucial week with games against Dallas, Vegas, Washington, and New Jersey. Can they build on their recent three-game winning streak? Host Seth Toupal and guest Alex Micheletti break down the Rossi situation, exploring potential outcomes including arbitration, a bridge deal, or a trade. They analyze the...

The Minnesota Wild's three-game winning streak signals a resurgence as they solidify their playoff position. Matt Boldy, Marco Rossi, and Mats Zuccarello break out of scoring slumps, while Filip Gustavsson shines with a .976 save percentage. The Wild's renewed focus on net-front presence and balanced scoring across lines fuels their offensive revival. Host Seth Toupal breaks down the Wild's recent...

Marco Rossi's injury scare highlights the Minnesota Wild's center depth concerns. Matt Boldy snaps an 11-game goal drought, but questions linger about his consistency. Jonas Brodin's return sparks lineup debates, with Declan Chisholm likely to sit. The Wild's defensive pairings show strong goals-against stats, but offensive production remains a challenge. Explore the Wild's roster dynamics, scorin...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, which teams are falling off, which teams are heating up, and who they think will end up holding the final four wildcard spots in the playoffs!   Support Us...

The Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken face off in a crucial late-season matchup. Injuries plague both teams, with Kirill Kaprizov's absence looming large for the Wild. Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi step up as offensive leaders, while the Kraken struggle without key players like Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand. Hosts Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Erica L. Ayala (Locked On Kraken) dissect roster...

The Minnesota Wild's playoff hopes hang by a thread as offensive woes continue. With just 79 points and a 3-6-1 record in their last 10 games, the Wild struggle to maintain their wild card position. Injuries to key players like Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek compound the team's scoring issues. Hosts Seth Toupal and Alex Micheletti break down the Wild's dismal offensive numbers, including the...

The New York Rangers snapped a 4 game losing streak by beating the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in Overtime at Xcel Energy Center. Braden Schneider scored the game winner for the Rangers 1:51 into Overtime. The Wild fell to 15-14-2 at home, and trailed 1-0 and 2-1 during the game. Marcus Johansson and Freddy Gaudreau both scored Power Play goals for the Wild, who went 2/4 on the Power Play and 3/3 on the Pe...