Minnesota Wild fall to Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2

Wild's winless streak reaches three games with another loss to a non-playoff team

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:22am

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The Minnesota Wild lost 4-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs, extending their winless streak to three games. This latest defeat came after the Wild had also lost to the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers in their previous two outings.

Why it matters

The Wild are struggling to find their form, with their coach John Hynes acknowledging that the team's preparation and routines may need to change in order to turn things around. Losses to non-playoff teams are concerning for a Wild squad that had playoff aspirations this season.

The details

In the loss to the Maple Leafs, the Wild fell behind early and were unable to mount a comeback. Their struggles have been particularly pronounced in the first period of recent games, prompting Hynes to take responsibility and suggest the team may need to adjust their light practice schedule and individual player preparation.

  • The Wild lost 3-2 in a shootout to the Philadelphia Flyers on March 12.
  • The Wild lost 4-2 to the New York Rangers on March 14.
  • The Wild lost 4-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 16.

The players

John Hynes

Head coach of the Minnesota Wild.

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What they’re saying

“It's on me. We might need to change our routines because their preparation as individual players isn't where it needs to be.”

— John Hynes, Head Coach (startribune.com)

What’s next

The Wild will look to end their winless streak when they take on the Boston Bruins on March 18.

The takeaway

The Minnesota Wild's recent struggles, including losses to non-playoff teams, have prompted the team's coach to acknowledge the need to re-evaluate their preparation and routines in order to turn things around and get back on track for the postseason.