The Minnesota Wild have been making headlines recently. The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced on Wednesday that the Minnesota Wild will be participating in the 2023 NHL Global Series in Sweden (NHL.com). This series is a part of the NHL’s initiative to grow the sport and its fan base around the world. The Wild will be one of four NHL teams competing in the series.
Meanwhile, the Wild have been facing off against the Dallas Stars in the first round of the playoffs. The Stars won Game 5 on Tuesday, with goaltender Jake Oettinger making 27 saves for his second postseason shutout in 12 career starts. The victory gave the Stars a 3-2 series lead (The Athletic, CBS News, The Rink Live). The playoffs are a high-stakes time for teams, as they fight to advance to the next round and get one step closer to the Stanley Cup.
Outside of the playoffs, the Wild are also looking ahead to next season. They will be one of the four NHL teams competing in the 2023 NHL Global Series in Sweden, where they will play two regular season games (Sports Illustrated, CBS News). This is not the first time that the Wild have played outside of the United States, as they previously played in both Finland and Switzerland for preseason games.
As the playoffs continue and the Wild look towards next season, their fans are sure to be watching closely. The Wild have clinched a playoff berth, and they will be looking to make a deep run into the postseason (Bleacher Report). While the team may face obstacles along the way, their fans will undoubtedly be cheering them on every step of the way.
