Case in point: Sunday’s goal in Vegas. He was on a two-on-one with Freddy Gaudreau. Hartman appeared to look over to Gaudreau as if to pass, but then he fired a great wrist shot and beat goalie Adin Hill glove-side.

The Minnesota Wild have turned the page to the new year. Despite their injuries, they have found a way to keep the New Year's celebration going by remaining undefeated in 2025. They’ve done so after losing seven games in December and Joel Eriksson Ek to injury.

Facing a Carolina team known for shooting from anywhere and everywhere at any time, the Wild refused to be intimidated.

Kirill Kaprizov hasn’t played in an NHL game for close to a month – but that might change in the near future. The Minnesota Wild star has been the team’s most important player in 2024-25 – and one of the most valuable players,

Despite some titans out of their lineup, the Wild defeated the Hurricanes 4-0 and have now won five of their past six games.

Eriksson Ek registered a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers. Eriksson Ek set up Matt Boldy for the opening goal just 3:02 into the contest. The 27-year-old Eriksson Ek had been held off the scoresheet over the previous three games.