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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.
Wild cut down Predators quickly in OT, tie for NHL lead
Kirill Kaprizov dropped off a pass for Jared Spurgeon, and he ended the game a minute into the extra period.
Wild send 2025 first-round pick to Columbus for young defenseman
David Jiricek is a 21-year-old who was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft.
Birthday boy Jared Spurgeon scores twice as Wild beat Blackhawks
On the day he turned 35, the Wild captain notched his first two goals of the season.
Wild-Predators game preview: Radio-TV information, key players, injury report
Nashville, coached by former Wild winger Andrew Brunette, has lost three in a row entering Saturday's game.
Wild-Blackhawks game preview: Broadcast information, key players, injury report
The Wild's Black Friday matinée is against Chicago, a team that doesn't win often, but when it does, it seems to be at the expense of some of the NHL's best teams.
Wild goalie zeroes in again, shutting out the Buffalo Sabres
Kirill Kaprizov scored the only goal Minnesota needed. Filip Gustavsson, aided by 31 blocked shots, posted his second shutout of the season.
The Wild's leader enjoys the success and identifies the challenge: 'We can't waver from this.'
The team has continued to play high-level hockey for long enough that it's no longer a surprise. President of Hockey Operations Bill Guerin sees the reasons for that and sees no reason for it to stop.
Wild's early success doesn't last in loss to Winnipeg
Another failure against a Central Division team is all the Wild have to show for the effort after they pounded first-period shots at the Jets.
Watch the sprint: Travis Boyd dashes through traffic to make Wild debut
A Calgary snowstorm left the former Gophers standout stuck on the road, so he improvised his entrance into the arena.
Wild clash with Jets in a battle of NHL's top two teams
For the Wild, four points behind the league-leading Jets, this will be their most anticipated matchup against a division rival since they lost 2-1 to the Stars on Nov. 16.
Wild-Jets game preview: Broadcast information, injury report, key players
Winnipeg dropped only its fourth game of the season on Saturday, falling 4-1 to Nashville. When the teams first met on Oct. 13, the Jets won 2-1 in overtime.
Wild encouraged by Yakov Trenin's play, even if he isn't scoring
Coach John Hynes called the free-agent acquisition "a reliable two-way player," but the offensive part of his game has yet to emerge with his new team.
Playing without Kaprizov, Wild rally for a point in 4-3 shootout loss at Calgary
The Wild scored two goals late in the third period to tie the score against the Flames, completing a 2-0-1 road trip even though Kirill Kaprizov didn't dress.
Victory over Oilers a Wild ride for veteran goalie Fleury
After letting 135-footer bounce in early, Fleury steadied himself in 5-3 victory.
Kirill Kaprizov gives Wild a scare but returns in victory over Oilers
The star forward came back from a brief injury absence, and two goals from Frederick Gaudreau helped Minnesota to another road victory.
Wild's reloaded top line comes with a coattail: A second line that meshes nicely
The group of Marcus Johansson, Marco Rossi and Ryan Hartman produced the first goal and the game-winner vs. the St. Louis Blues.
Wild return to the friendly road, roll past the Blues
Minnesota added to its NHL-leading success in away games, lifted by two third-period goals by Kirill Kaprizov and one by Jonas Brodin.
Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin return to Wild lineup
A three-game road swing begins Tuesday night in St. Louis, then the team heads to Canada.
Amid the gloom of the Wild's loss to Dallas is a gleam
Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov issued a reminder of how well they work together, and they are two-thirds of a line that could be made whole soon by the return of Joel Eriksson Ek.
Absent key players, Wild fail Central Division test with loss to Dallas
Dallas beat Minnesota for the seventh straight time, spoiling the Wild's chance to show its success this season is valid.
For the Wild, the Central is central indeed
Saturday's game against Dallas presents an opportunity to indicate the team won't repeat the flop in division games that wrecked last season.
Wild winger Mats Zuccarello will be out 3-4 weeks after surgery
The veteran forward was injured when hit with a shot during Thursday's victory over Montreal.
Wild's victory over Montreal comes at a cost: Injuries to two key players
The Wild head toward a big game against Dallas with one of the NHL's best records but also with health concerns after Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello exited injured.
Wild have one of NHL's best records emerging from break
After four days off, Wild will play Canadiens on Thursday night at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild face Montreal team fresh out of slump
Montreal forward Caufield tied for NHL lead with 12 goals.
Wild's Boldy displays again his penchant for scoring important goals
The winger helped the team snag a point by scoring against Chicago when nobody else could. He's also had four game-winners this season, leading the NHL.
