Wild Mourns Loss, Faces Key Matchups

On March 23, the Minnesota Wild wrapped up last week with a mixed bag of results, including

a road win over the Chicago Black Hawks on Tuesday, March 17, a home lost to Chicago on

Thursday, March 19, and an overtime victory against the Dallas Stars on Saturday, March 21.

Tragically, the local hockey world also mourned the loss of NHL.com, Wild Rider Jesse Pierce,

her three children, and their family dog in a house.

Earlier early that Saturday morning, Jesse brought so much energy to covering the team,

always with a smile and deep love for hockey and her family. Her presence lit up the press box

and made post-game talks more lively for everyone around her. Fans and players alike are feeling the

weight of this loss, sharing stories of her warmth and dedication that strengthened the Minnesota

hockey community. It's a reminder of how personal connections run deep in the sport.

Looking ahead, newcomers like Michael McCarran are stepping up despite the team's ups and downs,

while key players Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Erickson Eek, and Marcus Follinho are day-to-day,

but set to join the upcoming road trip. The wild face tap of Bay on Tuesday at 6.30 pm central

time, Florida on Thursday at 6 pm, and Boston on Saturday at 4 pm. As the regular season winds down,

all eyes stay on these matchups and injury updates with hopes the team builds momentum toward

the playoffs. That's the story for today. NHL News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.