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Wild
December 1, 2016
Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) challenges Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) for the puck during the third period. ] (Aaron Lavi

Boudreau: 'Crazy allegation' that Wild targeted Calgary's Gaudreau

Some have accused the Wild of targeting Johnny Gaudreau with 21 slashes during a Nov. 15 game. Wild coach Bruce Boudreau disagrees, but still the team has recalled bruiser Kurtis Gabriel.
Wild
December 1, 2016
Wild coach Bruce Boudreau showed the team several video clips from Tuesday's loss that featured the Wild's top line, led by Zach Parise (11). The coac

'Ridiculous' play leads to extra Wild practice at rundown arena

Before practice, the coaching staff showed several video clips of the Canucks loss. Coach Bruce Boudreau admitted the Zach Parise-Eric Staal-Charlie Coyle line starred in the film, and not in a good way.
Wild
November 30, 2016

Morris/Benson boys' hockey goalie makes 98 saves in single game

Senior Tony Bruns' stunning save total is believed to be a state and national single-game record, even if it felt 'just like any other game' for his small school's struggling team.
Wild
November 30, 2016
Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau

No off day in Calgary for Wild after loss in Vancouver

The Wild coach tried to reinforce several areas of issues a day after the team's latest loss.
Wild
November 30, 2016
Angry Boudreau unloads after Wild's 5-4 loss to Vancouver

Angry Boudreau unloads after Wild's 5-4 loss to Vancouver

The Wild gave up a two-goal lead Tuesday night, rallied, then lost on a late goal. The coach was unhappy with the team's defense, penalty killing efforts and Zach Parise's line.
Wild
November 30, 2016
Gustav Olofsson, in 2014.

Long journey puts Wild's Gustav Olofsson back in NHL

The Wild's oft-injured 2013 second-round pick made his season debut Tuesday night in Vancouver.
Wild
November 30, 2016
Postgame: Despite fluky game-winner, Wild got what it deserved in loss

Postgame: Despite fluky game-winner, Wild got what it deserved in loss

The Wild was as bad as it has been defensively all season during 5-4 loss in Vancouver.
Wild
November 30, 2016

Wild-Vancouver game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Wild
November 29, 2016
FILE - Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd (16) goes over the back of Minnesota Wild's Gustav Olofsson (23) during first period pre-season NHL hockey action at

Olofsson to make season debut tonight in Vancouver for the Wild

The Wild looks to extend its point streak to a season-best five games
Wild
November 29, 2016
Calgary's Markus Granlund (60) and his brother, the Wild's Mikael Granlund (64) vied for the puck on either side of the Wild's Nate Prosser in the sec

Family feud: Granlunds battle tonight when Wild plays Vancouver

The Wild is 3-0 in Granlund vs. Granlund showdowns, but this will be their first meeting since Markus was traded from Calgary to Vancouver in February.
Wild
November 29, 2016

Wild-Vancouver game preview

The Canucks have won three games in regulation this season; six of their nine wins are in overtime or shootouts. They're 5-3-1 (three overtime/shootout wins) since an 0-8-1 winless streak.
Wild
November 28, 2016
The Wild's Mikael Granlund, left, will play against his brother, Markus, in Vancouver on Tuesday night.

Granlund vs. Granlund in Vancouver; Seeler KOs Brickley for Iowa

The Wild looks to extend its 2-0-2 point streak to a season-best five games Tuesday against Vancouver.
Wild
November 28, 2016
Minnesota Wild's Charlie Coyle, left, has his shot deflected by St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturd

Wild notes: Coyle getting the message to shoot more

The Wild first-line right wing, who forced overtime during the Wild's 4-3 shootout loss Saturday, has 51 shots, second on the team behind linemate Eric Staal.
Wild
November 28, 2016
Skills, personality make Wild's Brodin unique

Skills, personality make Wild's Brodin unique

Jonas Brodin has teammates gushing about his skills and chuckling about his quirks.
Wild
November 27, 2016

Postgame: Depending on point of view, Wild either rallied for a point or coughed one up

The Wild blew a 2-1 third-period lead, but was able to get a late tying goal to force overtime before losing in a shootout at St. Louis
Wild
November 27, 2016
One point only: Wild can't leapfrog Blues following shootout loss

One point only: Wild can't leapfrog Blues following shootout loss

Charlie Coyle forced OT, but the Blues won in a shootout.
Wild
November 27, 2016
Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau watches the action against the New York Islanders during an NHL hockey game in New York, Sunday, Oct. 23, 201

NHL Insider: Wild could use a young star

Other teams in the Central Division have what the Wild seeks - a proven, young finisher - and it shows.
Wild
November 26, 2016

Wild-St. Louis game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Wild
November 26, 2016

Wild's week ahead

The Wild heads West for a pair of games.
Wild
November 26, 2016

NHL short takes

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