Minnesota Wild players Matt Boldy, Brock Faber, and Quinn Hughes are making a significant impact for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, competing for a gold medal. Matt Boldy, who is on pace for his best NHL season with 32 goals and 30 assists for 62 points in 54 games, has contributed 1 goal and 2 assists for 3 points in 5 Olympic games. Notably, he assisted on Quinn Hughes' game-winning goal against Sweden in overtime. Boldy is expected to elevate his offensive game against Canada in the gold medal match. Brock Faber, a Minnesota native, is showcasing strong defensive contributions for Team USA, recording 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points in 5 games during his second Olympic appearance. Quinn Hughes leads Team USA in points with 1 goal and 6 assists for 7 points in 5 games, demonstrating strong chemistry with his Wild teammates. The Wild also have goaltenders Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt representing Team Sweden. With multiple key players away, the Minnesota Wild organization harbors concerns about potential injuries during the Olympic tournament. During the two-week Olympic break, the non-Olympians on the Wild roster returned to practice. Retired goalie and current player development advisor Marc-Andre Fleury stepped in as an emergency backup goalie (EBUG) for practices, alongside Adam Carlson, due to Gustavsson and Wallstedt's Olympic commitments. Fleury's presence was noted for boosting team morale, with players like Marcus Foligno and Kirill Kaprizov enjoying his participation.