Matt Boldy is coming off a strong 2024-25 NHL season, solidifying his place as a key player for the Minnesota Wild. At 24 years old, Boldy is entering what is typically considered a player's prime, raising expectations for his continued development.

In 2024-25, Boldy achieved a career-high in several categories, including games played (82), assists (46), points (73), game-winning goals (10), shots (271), and overtime goals (2). He reached the 70-point plateau for the first time in his NHL career. Over his four seasons with the Wild, Boldy has accumulated 102 goals, 142 assists, and 244 points in 285 games.

Despite his overall success, Boldy's 2024-25 season had a delayed start due to a lower-body injury sustained in late September. While he managed to stay relatively healthy for the remainder of the season, he had also missed time in the previous season due to an upper-body injury.

Throughout the 2024-25 season, there were stretches where Boldy's performance dipped. Notably, he recorded just seven points (two goals) in 14 games during December. Wild General Manager Bill Guerin has pointed out that Boldy's consistency is an area that needs improvement. Guerin believes that achieving consistency is one of the most challenging aspects for a player and that Boldy needs to perform at a high level every night.

Boldy's performance in the 2024 IIHF World Championship earned him a spot on Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off. He led the tournament with 14 points (six goals, eight assists), outshining several well-known NHL stars. Guerin emphasized that Boldy's performance at the World Championship demonstrated his ability to embrace the opportunity to represent his country and take his game to the next level.

In the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Boldy scored both of the Wild's goals in a 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1. He also contributed six hits in that game. Coach John Hynes praised Boldy's performance, stating that he "was a beast on the puck and he was moving his feet". Hynes also noted that Boldy played with a style that gives him "a really good chance to be a dominant player in this series".

Looking ahead, the question remains whether Boldy can elevate his game to become one of the league's top players. While his offensive output has been consistent over the past few seasons, he has yet to reach the 100-point mark. According to the average NHL aging curve, players typically see stable offensive production between the ages of 24 and 29. To reach his full potential, Boldy may need to adjust his playing style and focus on getting closer to the net, where he has historically had more success scoring goals.