Leipold, the owner of the Minnesota Wild in the NHL since 2008, is reportedly among the Twins' new investors. While the Minnesota Twins are reportedly expected to reveal who the Pohlad family's new limited partners are at some point this month, one such partner is believed to be Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold.

Vladimir Tarasenko had two goals and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 25 saves, and Kirill Kaprizov became Minnesota's career leader in power-play goals in the Wild's 5-0 win over the Washington Capitals.

The Minnesota Wild sit at 19-9-5 ahead of a Tuesday night game with the Washington Capitals. The matchup marks defenseman Quinn Hughes’ second game with the Wild, and a return from injury for winger Marcus Foligno. Foligno was activated off I.R. Tuesday afternoon.

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Minnesota Wild after the Blue Jackets knocked off the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime.

Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild make Minnesota sports history not done since 2003 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Minnesota sports fans got to experience quite the Sunday.

And while it’s still early, Hughes sounded like a superstar who appreciated so much how he was valued — and how much Guerin gave up — that he’d strongly consider re-signing with the Wild when he becomes a unrestricted free agent in 2027.

Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and Filip Gustavsson had his third shutout this season as Minnesota continued to ride the momentum from Quinn Hughes’ arrival.

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold says he wants the Canadian players to feel supported in the state during the 2026 world juniors.