What happened
Marcus and Nick Foligno said they have reached their fundraising goal for a breast cancer research grant in Minnesota, honoring their late mother, Janis. The update is tied to their season-long "Foligno Face-Off" effort through Hockey Fights Cancer with the NHL, NHLPA and the V Foundation.
Why it matters
This is off-ice news, but it extends one of the NHL's higher-profile player-led cancer initiatives and gives the campaign a concrete milestone beyond awareness. It also lands while the Minnesota Wild remain active in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, keeping added attention on the brothers and the cause.
The data edge
Foligno Face-Off data: more than $140,000 raised as of March 17, 2026, according to NHL.com; 100% of direct donations to the V Foundation go to cancer research; Nick Foligno was acquired by the Minnesota Wild on March 6, 2026, putting both brothers on the same NHL team for the first time in their careers.
What to watch
Watch for details on the grant recipient and any follow-up announcement on how the funds will be deployed in Minnesota research. On the ice, Minnesota is scheduled to host Colorado in Game 4 of its second-round series on Monday, May 11, 2026.