ELEVATED: Matt Boldy's UNPRECEDENTED Shot Volume and Velocity Puts POINT PER GAME Pace Within Reach | Is He Key to A Turnaround?

Matt Boldy is shooting harder, more often, and with deadly accuracy—putting him on pace to finally crack the 40-goal plateau in 2025-26. The Minnesota Wild forward has transformed his offensive game through increased shot volume, improved velocity, and strategic positioning that's elevating him beyond his previous ceiling. Host Seth Toupal breaks down the metrics behind Boldy's breakout start: 9 goals and 18 points through 18 games, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot speed and 96th percentile for high-danger attempts. His 15.3% shooting percentage marks a career high, fueled by offseason work on accuracy and one-timer execution. With 624 projected shot attempts—far exceeding his previous career best—Boldy is finally unleashing the offensive arsenal that makes him a legitimate first-line threat. Can Boldy sustain this pace and become the secondary scoring option the Wild desperately need? His evolution from complementary winger to offensive driver could determine whether Minnesota breaks through their five-on-five scoring struggles. Discover why this version of Matt Boldy feels different—and sustainable—for the first time in his NHL career. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Locked On Wild Follow/Subscribe Anywhere: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnWild Follow Locked On NHL: linktr.ee/lockedonNHL Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZAB6yyck Have a Question for the Show or a Topic you want Covered? Email lockedonwild@gmail.com For your next listen, check out the Locked On NHL podcast , where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DripDrop - Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed - Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch - Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel - Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.