Baby, It’s A Wild World: 3 Observations as Ice-Cold Special Teams Doom Golden Knights Against Wild

TRENDINGBills stun Rams in OTBrewers beat Dodgers againGuardians win ALCS Game 1Week 6 Waiver WireFantasy Basketball Draft KitStory byStory byBaby, It’s A Wild World: 3 Observations as Ice-Cold Special Teams Doom Golden Knights Against Wild (Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images)Hannah KirkellTue, October 13, 2026 at 4:57 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesGolden Knights' Comeback Falls Short Against Wild as Six-Minute Collapse Proves CostlyA disastrous six-minute stretch in the first period doomed the Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Despite goals from Rasmus Andersson and William Karlsson, Vegas couldn't complete its comeback, leaving coach Ryan Craig lamenting a costly lapse in execution and composure.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsWild beat the Golden Knights 4-2 behind another stellar special teams performance(AP) — Max Shabanov scored on a power play during a three-goal first period as the Minnesota Wild held on to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Monday night behind another strong special teams performance.Matt Boldy and Danila Yurov also scored early for the Wild, who outshot the Golden Knights 23-11 over the first two periods — including 6-1 while short-handed.Associated PressMisfits Managed: 3 Observations as Golden Knights Beat Kings in Low-Scoring Anniversary GameLas Vegas, N.V.– When I spoke to James Neal on Thursday, the original Golden Misfit repeatedly used the word “fun” to describe the Vegas Golden Knights’ inaugural season. In fact, Neal said that season was the most fun year of his hockey career. So, it’s pretty ironic that the game celebrating the ninth anniversary of that 2017-18 team was slow, boring, and not very fun at all.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsAdvertisementAdvertisement(10-12-26) Wild Vs Golden Knights: Game Preview, Line CombinationsThe Minnesota Wild return home Monday night to face the 5-1-0 Vegas Golden Knights, looking to build on their win over Florida and extend their three-game winning streak against Vegas.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildWild flop aces early to hold off VegasA three-goal first period and the typical stellar goaltending that is becoming a hallmark propelled the Minnesota Wild to a 4-2 win over Vegas on Monday night in St. Paul. Jesper Wallstedt, who has played every minute in goal for Minnesota this season, had 21 saves as the Wild improved to 4-1-1 overall. But the elation of early goals by Matt Boldy, Danila Yurov and Maxim Shabanov was dampened ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Golden Knights vs Wild Prediction, Picks, Odds (October 12)Read our Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild prediction, picks, and NHL odds for Monday, October 12.Action NetworkWild Player To Watch: Quinn Hughes Looks To Extend Point Streak Against Golden KnightsQuinn Hughes has recorded seven points in Minnesota’s first five games and enters Monday’s matchup against Vegas riding a five-game point streak.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildKings drop fourth straight to open season, fall to Knights in OTA common theme discussed throughout the offseason was how the first season without franchise icon Anze Kopitar could bring some growing pains and test the mental toughness of the Los Angeles Kings as they entered a new era of hockey. Unfortunately for LA, those challenges have arrived earlier than hoped.The Sporting TribuneWhere to watch Wild vs. Golden Knights today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for Monday NHL gameWestern Conference contenders clash in the Twin Cities. Here's when and where to watch.The Sporting NewsWild Place Marcus Foligno On Injured Reserve, Recall Tyler PitlickThe Minnesota Wild announced a move before its game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildSenators stay hot with 4-1 win over Devils despite another injury blow(AP) — Tim Stützle had a goal and an assist, Shane Pinto and Stephen Halliday scored and the Ottawa Senators defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Monday night to keep their hot start going.Linus Ullmark stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced, allowing just a goal to Arseny Gritsyuk with five minutes left.Associated PressWill Golden Knights' Star Jack Eichel Be A Front-Runner For Any Individual NHL Awards This Season?Somehow, Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel hasn't received any sort of individual hardware in his career. Could this hot start to the 2026-27 NHL season lead to something this year?The Hockey NewsCapitals Emphasize Need For 'Smarter' Play, Better Puck Management Amid Early Growing Pains To Start SeasonARLINGTON, V.A. — Looking back at Sunday's loss to the Seattle Kraken and some of the early growing pains for this Washington Capitals team, a handful of the mistakes they're making stem from good intentions.The Hockey News - Washington CapitalsWild's Sturm sent to hospital for exam after puck strikes his head, reminding team of Faber's injury(AP) — Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after he was hit in the head by a puck in their game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.Sturm was inadvertently struck on the right side of his helmet by a slap shot by teammate Jared Spurgeon in the first period of Minnesota's 4-2 victory.Associated PressLA Kings’ Historic Overtime Problem Takes Another Strange TurnThe LA Kings have struggled through a bleak start to their 2026-27 season, going winless in their first four games.Saturday night’s 2-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights dropped the Kings to 0-2-2 on the season. If that wasn’t bleak enough, it also sets the Kings on a historically bad note to start the 2026-27 […] The post LA Kings’ Historic Overtime Problem Takes Another Strange Turn appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWild Forward Nico Sturm Exits Game With Scary Head InjurySilence gripped St. Paul as the veteran center collapsed following a heavy point shot to the head, marking it the second time this has happened to the Wild.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildShorhanded Wild Suffer Yet Another Frightening InjuryThe Minnesota Wild are already dealing with the absence of defenseman Brock Faber, who suffered a fractured skull as a result of being struck with the puck during a preseason game against the divisional rival Dallas Stars; he underwent surgery and is out indefinitely.As if that weren’t enough, the Wild are already heavily shorthanded thanks […] The post Shorhanded Wild Suffer Yet Another Frightening Injury appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRed Wings' Slow Start Comes With Bright Spots and CaveatsInjuries and a crumbling penalty kill have stalled Detroit’s momentum, but stable defensive play and power-play efficiency suggest the roster possesses the tools to ignite a mid-season turnaround.The Hockey News - Detroit Red WingsSabres Spinning Their Wheels And Struggling Offensively On Long HomestandBuffalo now 2-2 at KeyBank Center this season after 4-1 loss to Utah on SaturdayThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresWild's Quinn Hughes, Jared Spurgeon Accomplished Something No Defensive Duo Has Ever Done In NHL HistoryQuinn Hughes and Jared Spurgeon have made NHL history, becoming the first defensive duo to accomplish a remarkable feat through the first five games of a season.The Hockey News - Minnesota Wild