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Wild ready to resume season with Swedish, American stars back in the fold
Team USA lost the title game at the 4 Nations Face-Off despite strong play from Brock Faber and Matt Boldy.
Wild's Trenin returns from break hoping interruption didn't wreck his roll
The sturdy forward was on a six-game run featuring shots and hits in big numbers, all just after he was benched.
Wild players enjoy seeing teammates thrive at 4 Nations Face-Off
Brock Faber, Matt Boldy and coach John Hynes will return soon, but first Team USA has another showdown vs. Canada.
Wild surge into break knowing they've set up an opportunity
The team stands third in the Central Division and must protect that position to make the playoffs and improve it to gain home-ice advantage.
Wild surge past Islanders for 6-3 win, head into break after sweeping homestand
Minnesota trailed by two goals in the second period. Matt Boldy, with three points, was among the reasons that didn't last.
Wild's Hinostroza goes from waiver wire to game-winner
With injuries and a suspension affecting the forward lineup, Vinnie Hinostroza stepped in Thursday without missing a beat.
Wild find a spark at Xcel Energy Center, ease their troubles by defeating Hurricanes
Minnesota scored for the first time in a week, including a goal from new guy Vinnie Hinostroza, and goalie Filip Gustavsson made it work out.
Wild claim forward off waivers, put Lauko on injured reserve
Minnesota, with two home games remaining before a two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, added Vinnie Hinostroza from Nashville.
Wild's scoring drought continues with 3-0 loss to Bruins
After 6-0 drubbing to Ottawa on Saturday, longest scoring lull of the season extended.
Wild's Ryan Hartman expected to appeal costly 10-game suspension
The veteran forward will forfeit nearly a half-million dollars in salary if the penalty is upheld by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.
NHL throws the book at Hartman: Wild forward gets 10-game suspension
The league ruled Ryan Hartman "violently" slammed the head of Senators center Tim Stützle into the ice Saturday.
Wild center Marco Rossi seeks perfection, but plays a game of uncertain bounces
After working tirelessly as a youth in Austria, Rossi has turned into a first-line center in the NHL.
Wild's Hartman faces long suspension; Kaprizov has surgery
Minnesota lost 6-0 in Ottawa on Saturday and Hartman got a match penalty for attempting to injure Senators star Tim Stützle.
Wild crater in 6-0 loss to Ottawa that ends their three-game winning streak
Ryan Hartman collected a match penalty that will be reviewed by the NHL's safety board.
Wild's secret to success might have less to do with travel and more to do with good conversation
The team added to a road winning streak that began after a team meeting. "We take it to heart when we get called out," goalie Filip Gustavsson said.
Fleury gets hometown hero treatment — and a shutout — in Montreal
Fleury, who grew up an hour outside town, made 19 saves and waited out a lengthy standing ovation late in the game.
Marc-Andre Fleury will get a final hurrah in Montreal
The Wild goalie is starting against the Canadiens tonight in his retirement season.
Wild hold off Maple Leafs, showing they can overcome Kaprizov's absence
Minnesota fell back on depth, defense and Filip Gustavsson's goaltending and improved its NHL-best road record.
Wild continue to thrive on the road, holding off Blackhawks 4-2 in Chicago
Goalie Filip Gustavsson's 18 saves and Marcus Foligno's empty-netter preserved earlier goals from Jared Spurgeon, Frederick Gaudreau and Joel Eriksson Ek as the Wild moved to 18-5-3 on the road.
Wild endure another chilly time on home ice, lose 5-4 to Flames
Coach John Hynes emphasized returning to "the commitment level that it takes to win" after Minnesota's fifth loss in six games and drop below .500 in games at Xcel Energy Center.
Minnesota Wild-Blackhawks preview: After trade, Chicago's a changed team
The Blackhawks, who have won just once in their past seven games, dealt away Taylor Hall.
Power outage: Wild continue inexplicable run of poor games at the X
Thursday night's shutout loss at Xcel Energy Center was the latest in a two-week flop on home ice, and was goaltender Filip Gustavsson's fourth loss in a row.
Utah shuts out Wild at home despite return of Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon
Utah goalie Karel Vejmelka stopped 26 shots for his first shutout of the season.
Kirill Kaprizov 'just happy to come back' after one month absence from Wild lineup
The team's leading scorer didn't talk about his lower-body injury after morning skate as the team prepared for tonight's game against Utah.
Wild first-round pick Zeev Buium impresses at all levels
The mobile defenseman helped Team USA to another gold medal at the world juniors, and is thriving at Denver.
Leading scorer Kaprizov will return Thursday for Wild after a month away
Captain Jared Spurgeon also practiced Wednesday and will play against the Utah Hockey Club.
Wild clamps down on Avalanche to end three-game losing streak
Yakov Trenin scored early in the third period and Brock Faber added an insurance goal shortly thereafter to preserve a defensive clinic against Colorado.
Wild's Jiricek finds a comfort level and a growing role after arriving via trade
The defenseman scored his first goal for Minnesota against Nashville and is sticking to his plan to "go day by day."
Wild get Brock Faber, Jakub Lauko back in lineup
Still missing: Kirill Kaprizov, Jonas Brodin, Jared Spurgeon ... and now Marcus Johannson
Zach Bogosian, who made Minnesota his home before he made the Wild his team, steadies a ravaged defense
A high draft pick by Atlanta in 2008, he made the Twin Cities his training ground and lives in Edina now. "I'm not homegrown, but there is a bit of that sense inside of me," he said.
Wild get only two-thirds of the way there against Oilers, sink 5-3 on final-period goals
Minnesota scored the first two goals, both on the power play, but Connor McDavid rallied Edmonton with two goals and an assist.
Wild prepare for rematch with Oilers in worse shape, still with high hopes
To be more competitive at home against Edmonton, the Wild are focusing on details while key injured players heal.
Wild hang with Golden Knights for a while, until the 'juggernaut' effect shows
Minnesota showed up hurting but determined, but eventually NHL-leading Vegas pulled away even without Jack Eichel.
Wild take on a challenge in the rolling Golden Knights
Vegas built its NHL-leading record by dominating Western Conference opponents.
Wild head west to face Sharks without some of their best players
Defensemen Faber, Brodin and Spurgeon out, along with leading scorer Kaprizov.
Wild's winning streak comes to a dramatic halt at hands of Avalanche
After four victories in a row, Minnesota fell behind Colorado early and endured a 6-1 loss.
Jonas Brodin answers the bell for Wild after Brock Faber is injured
The Wild defenseman had 33 minutes of ice time in a victory Tuesday where Jake Middleton returned to action.
Wild rally to upstage Blues 6-4 and pick up fourth victory in a row
After blowing a two-goal lead on the heels of losing another key defenseman to injury, the Wild fought back to beat St. Louis on Tuesday night at Xcel Energy Center as they reached the season's midway point.
Wild center Marco Rossi has been in the right place at the right time
Along with linemates Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy, Rossi is leading the offense in Kirill Kaprizov's absence.
Wild continue to thrive in decisive victory over Carolina
Mats Zuccarello had two goals and an assist, Marco Rossi had four assists and Filip Gustavsson was lightly tested with only 20 saves.
Despite injuries, Wild players find a way to persevere
A victory over Eastern Conference-leading Washington came without Kirill Kaprizov and three other lineup regulars.
Wild win in shootout as Fleury puts final touch on latest clash with Ovechkin
The Capitals' superstar scored a goal, but his familiar opponent stopped him in the shootout.
Wild captain Spurgeon's scary injury will keep him sidelined for two to three weeks
Defenseman Jared Spurgeon was run into the end boards on a slew-foot by Nashville's Zachary L'Heureux, who was suspended for three games.
Wild injuries put extra pressure on goalie Gustavsson
Team captain Jared Spurgeon became the latest player to be sidelined on Tuesday, the victim of a dirty hit.
Wild rally for 5-3 win over Nashville after Spurgeon exits with injury
Already without leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov, the team did not see defenseman and captain Jared Spurgeon return following a cheap shot from a Predators rookie.
Wild settle into a plodding pace in the absence of standout Kaprizov
The ups and downs of recent days have a familiar feel. It's not a bit like the heady stretch when they were the league's hottest team, but "that's just the NHL season."
Wild practices without day-to-day Kaprizov. Will Sunday be that day?
As the team prepared to face Ottawa, President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin said the injury to the MVP contender isn't serious.
Wild scoring leader Kirill Kaprizov won't play tonight in Dallas
Kaprizov is second in the league with 23 goals, but didn't make the trip to Texas because of a lower-body injury.
Wild-Stars game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, team updates
Dallas Stars are solid on home ice this season, and goalie Jake Oettinger is undefeated against the Wild in seven games.
Wild get back on track with victory before holiday break
A four-game losing streak ended against Chicago on Monday night at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild beat Blackhawks 4-3 to end four-game losing streak
The Wild tallied their second victory over the past seven games after getting two players back from injury, including goaltender Filip Gustavsson.
Wild take on Blackhawks with four-game skid in place
Chicago arrives after a loss that ended a three-game win streak.
Wild go through a Winnipeg wringer, falling 5-0
Minnesota lost its fourth game in a row, this one to the league leader and a Central Division rival.
Wild's slippage continues against Utah with third loss in a row
Minnesota hadn't even lost two straight until this homestand, when it went 1-4. Next up in a tough stretch is league-leading Winnipeg on Saturday.
Wild-Winnipeg game preview: A matchup from the NHL's peak
The Jets, though barely beyond .500 in their past 10 games, lead the league, and they've defeated Minnesota seven times in a row.
Wild defenseman Brock Faber OK after scary incident
Faber took a shot to the neck in Wednesday's loss to Florida, but said it now feels like he "has strep throat."
Wild lose second game in a row for the first time this season
Marc-Andre Fleury gave up six goals as as the injury-plagued Wild lost to the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers.
Banged-up Wild face Stanley Cup champions at … the perfect time?
The Florida Panthers forced the Wild to play their best game of the season in October, and present a late-night challenge on Wednesday.
Wild goalie of the future opens up about his 'all-time low' in the minors
Giving up 18 goals in his first four games had him "so lost in my own mind," said Jesper Wallstedt, who started for the Wild on Sunday.
Wild slip against a Golden Knights team with unlikely energy
Kirill Kaprizov's second consecutive two-goal game wasn't enough against Vegas, which overcame playing Saturday and then traveling.
Wild-Golden Knights game preview: TV-radio information, injury report, team updates
Vegas ended a four-game winning streak Saturday with a loss to the Oilers.
Wild keep their low moment short, roar to victory over Flyers
The worst loss of the season still stinging, Minnesota turned stern, with Marc-Andre Fleury standing out in goal and Kirill Kaprizov scoring twice.
The Wild posted the Stinker of the Year. Is this a turning point?
A 7-1 loss to Edmonton came with back-to-back home games just ahead and another injury in place, as the Wild placed defenseman Jake Middleton on IR and claimed veteran Travis Dermott off waivers.
Is Wild star Kirill Kaprizov the NHL MVP front-runner?
The Wild have been the surprise of the league as their high-scoring winger makes a shambles of team scoring records.
Wild tie it late, then defeat Utah Hockey Club in shootout
The Wild prevailed 5-4 on Tuesday night, moving back into first place in the NHL with a hard-fought victory in their first trip to Utah. Matt Boldy scored the winner in the shootout.
Wild look to continue knack for bouncing back when they face Utah Hockey Club
Wild look to continue knack for bouncing back when they face Utah Hockey Club
Trenin shows scoring touch Wild have awaited since he arrived via free agency
A winger best known for his defense, he ended a drought with goals in back-to-back games.
Wild's hot streak hits a snag with 4-1 loss to Kings
The Wild managed just three shots on goal in the second period and saw their season-long five-game winning streak come to an end. Kirill Kaprizov was held pointless for just the fifth time this season.
Boldy, Rossi and — who else? — Kaprizov keep Wild's hot streak alive with win over Ducks
The new-look top line of Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi had a field day in Anaheim, combining for nine points on Friday as the Wild won their fifth in a row.
Wild continue road trip, next facing Kings
Los Angeles has been idle since Wednesday, while the Wild play Friday night in Anaheim.
Wild-Ducks game preview: Key players, injury report, broadcast information
The Wild remain in a tussle with injuries after Joel Eriksson Ek got hurt Tuesday. Anaheim also has a prominent player injured, center Trevor Zegras.
Five Wild players chosen to skate in 4 Nations Face-Off
Brock Faber, Matt Boldy, Filip Gustavsson, Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek are set for the February tournament.
Kirill Kaprizov scores in overtime to send NHL-best Wild past Canucks 3-2
The Wild extended their winning streak to four games, matching their season high.
New Wild defenseman Jiricek reports for duty in 'a hockey state'
After a middling start in the NHL with Columbus, David Jiricek — the 21-year-old former first-round pick — is getting a fresh look from the Wild.
Wild land atop the NHL, their success vastly different from last season despite a similar challenge
Injuries are in play again, but the improved reaction to them — and to any adversity — has the team on a run toward franchise records.
