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Where does the Wild stand in the NHL playoff picture?
Wild enter home stretch still hanging in on NHL playoff picture
Wild give nothing to Ovechkin, grab victory over Capitals for themselves
The pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's record went nowhere, and Minnesota added key points in the standings.
Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's NHL goal record has a stop at the X
The Washington Capitals play the Wild on Thursday in St. Paul.
Wild fall to Golden Knights 5-1 as playoff cushion thins
Jack Eichel scored a hat trick in Vegas' fourth straight victory, and the Golden Knights swept the season series vs. the Wild.
Wild's three-game winning streak ends with shutout loss to Stars
The Wild gave up goals 58 seconds apart late in the second period and couldn't get any of their 32 shots on goal past Jake Oettinger.
Wild's Gaudreau gives, and this is what he gets: 'Hugs when you don't expect hugs — as life should be'
He's at the same time a team mainstay and a supporter of those affected by Down syndrome, including his godson.
Wild defeat Sabres for third win in a row, each tied to Gustavsson's goaltending
The goalie ran his shutout streak to 161 minutes, 49 seconds before Buffalo scored in the third period.
Wild's Gustavsson re-asserts himself as one of NHL's top goalies
In the midst of an excellent streak, he finds the mental challenge more daunting than the physical exertion
Wild prospect finds his way to St. Paul, with Denver for the NCHC Frozen Faceoff
Zeev Buium will have a decision to make when the Pioneers' season ends: Go pro or go back to school?
Wild's revival builds with 4-0 victory over Kraken
Minnesota scored three goals in the first 4:29 and then leaned on a stern performance from goalie Filip Gustavsson.
The Wild take a look around and realize: Not much has been lost amid the losses
After Monday's win over Los Angeles eased some pain, Minnesota still resides in playoff position.
Zuccarello's power-play goal sends Wild past Kings for much-needed victory
The Wild's second power-play goal of the game broke a tie with 4:38 to play.
Wild's scoring issues build, and St. Louis reveals leaks in their defense, too
Minnesota lost for the fourth time in five games and has been held to two goals or fewer in all five.
Wild adopt defensive posture after offense struggles without Kaprizov
With the playoffs a month away, the Wild is starting to play in tight contests because goals are hard to come by.
Wild again find goals hard to come by, fall in overtime to Rangers
Minnesota maintained a recent trend of producing two goals or fewer, and that wasn't enough against New York.
Hartman's sandpaper style is often a bonus for Wild
Gritty center Ryan Hartman is adept at drawing penalties and putting his team on the power play.
Wild make a mark in the shootout after lead escapes late against Avalanche
Minnesota protected its playoff position and moved closer to the third-place spot in the Central that Colorado swiped last week.
Wild begin seven-game homestand with 3-1 loss to last-place Penguins
It was the fourth time in six games that the Wild were held to one goal.
Justin Brazeau had a long day, but made it to Vancouver in time for Wild game
The 27-year-old winger was acquired in a trade from Boston on Thursday night, and made his debut in the Wild's 3-1 loss.
Wild slip late against Canucks, take a hit in the Western Conference standings
Minnesota fell to a wild-card spot and now must chase teams that improved their rosters at the trade deadline.
Wild trade deadline move: Hope Kaprizov returns during regular season
Guerin added physical winger Thursday, but his hands were tied because of salary cap issues.
Wild trade Marat Khusnutdinov and Jakub Lauko to Boston for Justin Brazeau
Brazeau is a rugged winger in his first full season in the NHL. The Wild also gave up a sixth-round pick.
Wild find a potent mix in second line of Gaudreau, Johansson and Zuccarello
The three scored on their second shift together, and they are now a successful week into the change.
Old friends Hartman, Hinostroza reunited with Wild
The childhood buddies are playing together after Ryan Hartman returned from a suspension and Vinnie Hinostroza came over in a trade.
Wild turn stern and overcome Kraken when penalties cause a crisis
Goalie Filip Gustavsson stood strong against a penalty shot and joined his teammates in killing a penalty in the second period.
Wild ponder options with NHL trade deadline on Friday
The Wild picked up Gustav Nyquist from Nashville, but still needs help for an injury-plagued roster.
Gustav Nyquist happy to be back with Wild for a second stint
The Wild had to adjust their roster to make room for the veteran forward's arrival via a trade with the Predators.
Gustavsson, Wild make Gaudreau's goal hold up in 1-0 victory over Bruins
Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves for his fourth shutout of the season as the Wild ended a three-game losing streak in their first home game of a busy month at the X.
Wild face fresh reality: They need to win now and must do it without key players
Minnesota returns home to face Boston on Sunday lugging a three-game losing streak and dealing with a list of injured athletes.
Wild trade for playmaker who produced 75 points last season for Nashville
Gustav Nyquist is familiar, having had a short but successful stay with the Wild in 2023.
Wild fall to Avalanche, return from road trip with nothing but a three-game losing streak
Minnesota began better than the night before, but Colorado eventually became the latest prominent Western Division team to get away.
Wild fade gradually and then dramatically against Utah Hockey Club
Minnesota made it a one-goal game in the second period. It was a five-goal game when it ended.
Wild's Lauko offers a reminder that he's here to help
The goal he scored Tuesday was more than a hint he can fill some of the gap left by the absences of Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov.
Wild give back the lead they earned, fall to Red Wings
After scoring twice in the first period, Minnesota gave up two goals in the second and completed the fade in the third.
Wild's Hartman says he didn't intend to injure Stützle; Eriksson Ek on IR
Ryan Hartman addressed the media for the first time since getting a suspension that was reduced from 10 games to eight.
Kaprizov's return to Wild will take longer; Hartman's ban reduced
Wild winger Ryan Hartman's suspension for roughing Ottawa's Tim Stützle was decreased from 10 games to eight after he appealed to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.
Zuccarello thrives with Wild after making his mark in New York City
High-scoring winger Mats Zuccarello has a nose for the net. Since Kirill Kaprizov's debut, the pair are one-two on the Wild in team scoring.
Wild return from break with same heat as before, defeat Red Wings in overtime
Marco Rossi's breakaway goal settled it after Minnesota overcame a video-induced setback and a two-goal deficit.
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.
