Minnesota Wild take Game 3 with a 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in their first-round playoff series, according to The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/2544802/2022/04/23/wild-take-game-3-as-mats-zuccarello-shines-how-the-stars-can-get-back-in-the-series/?source=google-news). The game was around the corner for Minnesota Wild right winger Mats Zuccarello, who shone throughout the match with two goals. Ryan Hartman also scored one goal and assisted in two others.
Minnesota Wild made their home playoff debut against the Dallas Stars and secured a comfortable win (https://www.vavel.com/en-us/nhl/2022/04/23/1126826-goals-and-highlights-stars-1-5-wild-in-nhl-playoffs.html). The win pushed Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series.
However, Zuccarello’s on-ice performance was not the only thing that had the Minnesota Wild supporters talking (https://www.sportskeeda.com/nhl/who-mats-zuccarello-s-wife-marlene-exploring-personal-life-minnesota-wild-star). The right-winger’s personal life also received attention as fans explored the life of his wife, Marlene.
Minnesota Wild’s General Manager Bill Guerin recently announceed that the team recalled forward Sammy Walker from the Iowa Wild, according to NHL.com (https://www.nhl.com/wild/news/wild-recalls-forward-sammy-walker-from-iowa/c-333894694). Guerin sent the 23-year-old forward back to the Iowa Wild, their American Hockey League affiliate, on April 13.
Additionally, Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin made changes to the Iowa Wild coaching staff, and announced that the team would not renew the contracts of Iowa Wild Head, according to Iowa Wild (https://www.iowawild.com/news/detail/minnesota-wild-announces-changes-to-iowa-wild-coaching-staff). The Iowa Wild’s assistant coach, Brett McLean, had his contract not renewed too.
On a different note, Minnesota Vikings tight end room was seen chugging beer while attending the Minnesota Wild Stanley Cup Playoff game (https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2022/04/23/vikings-tight-ends-chugs-beer-at-minnesota-wild-playoff-game/). The event added a fun scene to the game.
The Minnesota Wild’s reinforcements appear ready to return for Game 3 (https://www.kare11.com/article/sports/nhl/wild-nhl-minnesota-game-3-dallas-reinforcements-return/89-e683a3f3-7af3-4551-bd7e-6743a3f7d22c) according to Kare11. The Minnesota Wild hopes their return will help beat the Dallas Stars in the series.
In conclusion, Minnesota Wild made notable headlines over the past few days, from taking Game 3 in their playoff series against the Dallas Stars to personnel changes within the team’s coaching staff.
