Flu outbreak repeatedly punches Wild in the gut

Close confinement on road trips hasn't helped, making the illness a more formidable bump for the team to conquer.

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Gameday: Wild vs. Edmonton

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Sharks slip past Blackhawks 3-2

Evgeni Nabokov made 45 saves and Joe Thornton had a goal and an assist to lead the San Jose Sharks to their third straight win, 3-2 over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

Coyotes recall Kevin Porter from AHL

The Phoenix Coyotes recalled forward Kevin Porter from their AHL affiliate in San Antonio on Tuesday.

Getzlaf lifts Ducks to late win over Avalanche

Ryan Getzlaf scored with 25.9 seconds remaining, completing a late rally by the Anaheim Ducks for a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

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Wild players mourn loss of equipment
Minnesota Wild players get 'sentimental' over the loss of skates, sticks and 10-year-old mouth guards.
Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment
Jim Souhan and Patrick Reusse talk about a bitter Brett Favre, the Wild opener, why Joe Nathan should be traded and the story behind Delmon Young charging his own dugout.
The new Wild coach
Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher introduces new head coach Todd Richards.
Is Wild close to hiring GM, coach?
Reporter's Notebook: Is the Wild close to finding a new general manager and head coach?
Doug Risebrough says goodbye
Former Minnesota Wild General Manager says goodbye after 10 years with the team.
The state of the Minnesota Wild
Star Tribune's Mark Wollemann and Michael Russo take a look back and forward at the Minnesota Wild.
Lemaire steps down
Coach Jacques Lemaire said his goodbyes to the Wild and hockey fans in Minnesota during a press conference at Xcel Center.
Wild Fans: Episode 5
Is it hard for Brent Burns to eat without his teeth? Wild fans ask this question and more.
Wild Fans: Episode 4
What's an NHLer's favorite thing about playing professional hockey? Wild players answer that question and more.
Wild fans: Episode 2
Wild fans: Episode 2