Monday, November 23, 2009
Boston at Wild (7 p.m. Wednesday, Ch. 45)
Sidelined because of a concussion he suffered in March, Pierre Marc Bouchard says he's making progress. And he's eager to return to the ice.
Blog: Russo's Rants
The Wild thinks it happened in the Phoenix game last week when Brent Burns collided with a teammate at the blue line. He is the third Wild player currently sidelined by a concussion.
Chicago 1, Vancouver 0
Bryan Bickell scored his first goal of the season 1:12 into the third period, and Antii Niemi made 30 saves to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.
Tampa Bay 4, Atlanta 3
Steven Stamkos scored his 15th goal at 2:56 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning their second straight win, 4-3 over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday.
Michal Russo's Sunday Insider
Bad teams have sometimes benefitted when draft day comes around. That path might serve the struggling Wild well.

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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.
Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher introduces new head coach Todd Richards.
Reporter's Notebook: Is the Wild close to finding a new general manager and head coach?
Former Minnesota Wild General Manager says goodbye after 10 years with the team.
Star Tribune's Mark Wollemann and Michael Russo take a look back and forward at the Minnesota Wild.
Coach Jacques Lemaire said his goodbyes to the Wild and hockey fans in Minnesota during a press conference at Xcel Center.
Is it hard for Brent Burns to eat without his teeth? Wild fans ask this question and more.
What's an NHLer's favorite thing about playing professional hockey? Wild players answer that question and more.
Wild fans: Episode 2
Fans wild about the Wild ask players questions such as, "Who would you least like to room with, and why?"
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