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December 2, 2017

Wild-Blues game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.
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December 2, 2017
St. Louis Blues' Sammy Blais (64) controls the puck against Minnesota Wild's Nate Prosser (39) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday,

Dumba's offense highlights strong night for Wild's defense

Defenseman Matt Dumba helped set up the team's first goal and then buried the clincher in overtime to give the Wild a 2-1 win over the Blues Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
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December 2, 2017
Defenseman Nate Prosser welcomes his third stint with Wild

Defenseman Nate Prosser welcomes his third stint with Wild

The defenseman rejoined the team for a third time.
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December 2, 2017
Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) celebrates the 4-2 win with teammates including Tyler Ennis (63)

Wild eyeing fast start in rematch with Blues

If what happened last Saturday wasn't enough of a reminder of what the Wild needs to do to try to keep pace with the Blues, a look at St. Louis' recent games is further evidence.
Wild
December 2, 2017
St. Louis Blues head coach Mike Yeo watched from the bench in the second period.

Wild-St. Louis game preview

Former Wild coach Mike Yeo brings the Western Conference's top team to the X.
Wild
December 1, 2017
Prosser back, but Boudreau's liking play of defenseman Murphy, Reilly

Prosser back, but Boudreau's liking play of defenseman Murphy, Reilly

Wild coach Bruce Boudreau has a lineup decision to make with Nate Prosser back with the team.
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December 1, 2017
Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk(40) celebrates the 4-2 win with teammates including Tyler Ennis(63).

Playing smart: Staal's third-period goals give Wild 4-2 win over Vegas

All of the issues the Wild had earlier this week amid an eye-opening drubbing by the Jets in Winnipeg rarely surfaced Thursday night at the X.
Wild
December 1, 2017
The Wild's Nino Niederreiter has been on a scoring tear.

Reusse: Wild's Niederreiter proves again he's Fletcher's best move

Thursday night, Nino Niederreiter was robbed by the Vegas goalie, caught a high stick and had a goal taken away in about five minutes of play. Just another eventful night for the bustling forward.
Wild
November 30, 2017
Minnesota Wild's Zach Parise.

Pain-free Parise getting closer to returning to play for Wild

Almost six weeks after Zach Parise underwent back surgery near the end of October to relieve pressure on a nerve, Parise was back on the ice this week
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November 30, 2017
Postgame: Spurgeon sidelined two weeks with groin strain

Postgame: Spurgeon sidelined two weeks with groin strain

The Wild on Thursday proved it can rebound from a disastrous loss, but now the team will have to tackle a different kind of adversity.
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November 30, 2017

Wild-Vegas game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
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November 30, 2017
Nate Prosser

Wild bringing back Nate Prosser after claiming him from Blues

The Wild continues to tinker with its back end, as the team claimed defenseman Nate Prosser off waivers Thursday.
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November 30, 2017
Wild's problem is simple: Too much talent out, not enough back in

Wild's problem is simple: Too much talent out, not enough back in

The Wild's problem is that the recent talent it has acquired isn't at the same level as players who were brought in during previous seasons.
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November 30, 2017
Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Copp (9) and Minnesota Wild's Gustav Olofsson (23) battle for the puck during second period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Manit

GM Fletcher: Wild won't win until it starts playing 'the right way'

After getting outscored 13-5 in losses to St. Louis and Winnipeg, the Wild faces a stunning expansion success story Thursday when Vegas comes to the X.
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November 29, 2017

Gameday preview: Wild hosts expansion Vegas Knights

The Wild get their first look at the expansion Golden Knights, who had a five-game winning streak ended Tuesday in a 3-0 loss to Dallas
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November 29, 2017
Quincey waived by Wild; Parise skates for first time since surgery

Quincey waived by Wild; Parise skates for first time since surgery

Kyle Quincey was a minus-3 and had 16 penalty minutes in Monday's loss, after which coach Bruce Boudreau said the defenseman's status would be reevaluated.
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November 29, 2017
Winnipeg Jets' Joel Armia (40) and Mathieu Perreault (85) celebrate after Perreault scored during second period NHL hockey action against the Minnesot

Wild's weak defense in front of net means players not doing their jobs

Since a streak of three consecutive shutouts, the Wild has given up 30 goals in seven games, including Monday's 7-2 loss at Winnipeg.
Wild
November 28, 2017
Wild's Dumba fined $5K for squirting water at opponent

Wild's Dumba fined $5K for squirting water at opponent

The NHL department of player safety leveled the $5,000 infraction for unsportsmanlike conduct during Monday's 7-2 loss to the Jets.
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November 28, 2017
Minnesota Wild's head coach Bruce Boudreau reacts to a referee's call after a disallowed goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against th

Boudreau fumes after Wild's 7-2 loss to Jets: 'We just quit playing'

Aside from giving up a season-high seven goals, the Wild managed a season-low 19 shots on net — an appropriate barometer on just how lopsided the game ended
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November 28, 2017
Wild winger Charlie Coyle (3) chased the puck in the first period Monday.

Charlie Coyle scores but expects more from himself, Wild

The forward is getting more comfortable on the ice after his return from a broken leg.