Golden Knights' Comeback Falls Short Against Wild as Six-Minute Collapse Proves Costly

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RamirezTue, October 13, 2026 at 4:25 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWild 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 PressWild 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.(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 WildAdvertisementAdvertisementGolden 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 NetworkMisfits 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 KnightsWild 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 WildWelcome back to impossibleThe Golden Knights celebrated the 10th anniversary of their first home game Saturday, defeating the Kings in overtime, 2-1 for their fourth straight victory.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 NewsKings 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 TribuneWild 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 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 PressWild 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 WildNo break-in period with Wild for Blake ColemanCurrent Minnesota Wild forward Nick Foligno started his NHL career in Ottawa — the capital of hockey-crazy Canada — where seemingly everyone you meet owns skates and has an opinion on how the local team could do things differently. After being traded to an American team, Foligno joked that for the first time as a pro hockey player, he could go to the grocery store without a dozen people ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Ovechkin gets on board, but Kraken get the 5-3 winWASHINGTON (AP) — Jared McCann broke a tie with 5:27 left and the Seattle Kraken overcame NHL career leader Alex Ovechkin’s first goal of the season to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Sunday night.Jordan Eberle, Frederick Gaudreau, Kaapo Kakko and Ryan Winterton also scored to help the Kraken improve to 4-2-0.Associated PressWild Defensive Prospect Scores First Professional Goal With IowaMinnesota Wild defensive prospect Viking Gustafsson Nyberg reached a career milestone Friday night, scoring his first professional goal with the Iowa Wild.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildUtah Scores Four Unanswered to Stampede BuffaloAfter falling behind early, the Utah Mammoth scored four straight goals, with Anders Lee, Kailer Yamamoto and John Marino each tallying a goal and an assist, to beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday.The Hockey News - Utah Hockey ClubWild'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 PressKraken overcome Alex Ovechkin's first goal of the season to beat the Capitals 5-3WASHINGTON (AP) — Jared McCann broke a tie with 5:27 left and the Seattle Kraken overcame NHL career leader Alex Ovechkin's first goal of the season to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Sunday night.Jordan Eberle, Frederick Gaudreau, Kaapo Kakko and Ryan Winterton also scored to help the Kraken improve to 4-2-0.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 NewsWild'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