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Michael Russo has covered the NHL since 1995 and the Minnesota Wild for the Star Tribune since 2005.
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Yeo keeping Wild's lines intact for now

Despite the Wild scoring only six goals in three games -- two by his second and third lines -- coach Mike Yeo isn't planning to tinker with the lineup when the Wild plays its first road game Friday.

Updated: January 23, 2013, - 09:04 PM

Backstrom's gaffe costs Wild in 3-1 loss to Nashville

Niklas Backstrom made 23 saves, but it was a botched clearing pass that led to a Nashville goal and the Wild's first loss.

Updated: January 23, 2013, - 06:37 AM

School's in session as Dumba waits his chance

Three games in, Matt Dumba hasn't played a game yet. But that doesn't mean sticking around the Wild, as opposed to immediately going back to his junior team, is a bad thing for a wide-eyed 18-year-old defenseman.

Updated: January 22, 2013, - 11:52 PM

Wild's Suter changes on the fly

Ryan Suter is just getting used to his new team, but tonight, he'll face a blast from his very recent past.

Updated: January 22, 2013, - 06:20 AM

Stitches are early status quo for Wild's Konopka

With 30 stitches across the bridge of his nose and the bottoms of both eyes discolored, Zenon Konopka emerged from the trainer's room Sunday morning with a smile on his face.

Updated: January 21, 2013, - 11:36 AM