'I'm Not Going To Shy Away From It': Rieger Lorenz Making His Presence Felt With Wild

TRENDINGBills stun Rams in OTBrewers beat Dodgers againGuardians win ALCS Game 1Week 6 Waiver WireFantasy Basketball Draft KitStory byStory by'I'm Not Going To Shy Away From It': Rieger Lorenz Making His Presence Felt With WildDylan LoucksTue, October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWild 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 achieve a pair of firsts, but fall short of comeback to WildSAINT PAUL—For a minute there, it looked like the cardio machine the Vegas Golden Knights have transformed themselves into over the past season or so was about to switch back on.The Sporting TribuneWild 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 PressAdvertisementAdvertisementWild 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 WildWild 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 WildBaby, It’s A Wild World: 3 Observations as Ice-Cold Special Teams Doom Golden Knights Against WildThe Vegas Golden Knights might be the most resilient team in hockey. Their style of play stays consistent despite no matter the circumstances— it doesn’t matter if they’re up by two or down by three. And when they are down by three, they put their heads down and chip away at their opponent’s lead.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsNo 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.Golden 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 KnightsNico Sturm taken to hospital as Wild relive scary Brock Faber incidentNico Sturm was hit in the side of his head by a shot off the stick of Jared Spurgeon.BringMeTheSportsShorhanded 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.HEAVYWild'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 WildWild 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 Wild(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 WildMarshall Rifai Sees Opportunity With Maple Leafs Call-Up After Strong Camp, Physical StandAfter injuries limited his NHL looks and a preseason fight for Auston Matthews helped define his camp, Marshall Rifai is treating his latest Leafs call-up with the same day-by-day focus that has kept him ready.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsWild'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 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 WildRyan Reaves Retires From NHL, But One of Las Vegas’ Most Beloved Athletes Is Staying HomeOne of Las Vegas' most beloved athletes, Ryan Reaves reflects on his NHL retirement, unforgettable Golden Knights memories, the city's embrace and his future. From the roar of T-Mobile Arena to a possible career teaching players how to fight, Reavo isn't going anywhere.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsBruins Defenseman's Breakout Could Put An End To Trade RumorsIs Mason Lohrei proving he deserves to stay in Boston?The Hockey News - Boston BruinsBack home in the ‘Peg, Wild goalie Calvin Pickard gets the callRiding the hot goalie is as common a hockey tactic as icing the puck when you’re killing a penalty — at which the Minnesota Wild are among the NHL’s best this season. But Wild coach John Hynes knows that even the hottest goalies need a little breather now and then. So on Tuesday night in Winnipeg, Jesper Wallstedt will get his first vacation day of the season after six consecutive starts, ...Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Avalanche Need More from Depth Scoring with Crucial Back-to-Back LoomingColorado needs more scoring beyond Nate MacKinnon with two games against the Dallas Stars coming up.Colorado Avalanche On SI