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Haula, Wild ready for Game 5
Wild forward Erik Haula practiced Friday and appears ready to play in Saturday's Game 5 -- and St. Louis could have Paul Stastny back, too.
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Wild fans trying to muster up hope heading into Game 5
A quick survey of fans revealed there is slightly more optimism than doubt that the Wild will win Saturday and possibly rally to win its series with St. Louis.
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Hartman: Wild's daunting task vs. Blues can still be achieved
Lou Nanne says beating the Blues won't be easy after being down 3-0, but Game 4 provided hope.
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Wild's Charlie Coyle steps up his game in playoffs
Wild's tough, talented winger ditched slump to be playoff force.
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Boudreau seeks peak effort for Game 5 against Blues
Wednesday's 2-0 triumph was only a tiny step for the Wild, one that turned a 3-0 series deficit into a 3-1 hole. And matching that effort in Game 5, Bruce Boudreau said, won't cut it.
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Wild coach Bruce Boudreau is "a lot happier'' after Game 4 win
The Wild returned Thursday morning from St. Louis and will have two days to prepare for Game 5 after extending the series.
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Wild fans: 'So you're telling me there's a chance'
The victory restored hope to a fan base that expected big things from the Wild entering the postseason.
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Dubnyk, Wild force Game 5 against St. Louis with 2-0 victory
Charlie Coyle and Martin Hanzal scored and Devan Dubnyk stopped all 28 Blues shots he faced to send the Wild's series with St. Louis into Saturday.
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Souhan: Elimination game doesn't morph into a head game for Dubnyk
Devan Dubnyk on Wednesday produced his first shutout since Dec. 20 and was the better goalie in part because of his controlled performance in a critical spot.
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Wild captain Koivu named Selke Trophy finalist
Mikko Koivu, 34, is the second player in Wild history to be nominated for the award, given annually to the best defensive forward in the league.
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Hanzal's 'been good,' says Wild coach Boudreau
Because of the Wild's 4-10-2 March and playoff lack of success, some still feel the arrival of Martin Hanzal and Ryan White messed up the Wild's chemistry. Coach Bruce Boudreau disputes that claim.
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Postgame: Blues don't match Wild's desperation in Game 4
The Wild staved off elimination behind Devan Dubnyk's shutout to force a fifth game.
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Fate dealt Wild assistant coach Stevens a short Blues career
The Hall of Fame defenseman was part of one of hockey's most controversial rulings.
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Souhan: Parise shines in Wild's Game 4 victory
It's been a big series so far for Zach Parise, and Wednesday night was no different.
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Watch the two goals that -- for now -- saved the Wild's season
Goals by Charlie Coyle and Martin Hanzal lifted the Wild to a 2-0 victory Wednesday night.
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Wild-Blues: Follow Game 4 updates here with Gameview
The Blues, up 3-0 over the Wild, are at home trying to close out the series. Follow along from St. Louis.
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Souhan: Tension and cliches ahead of Game 4
Feeling the pressure of a must-win game, not much was said in the Wild's dressing room prior to puck drop of Game 4 in St. Louis.
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Wild knows their backs are against the wall tonight in St. Louis
The players were calmer than coach Bruce Boudreau during Wednesday's skate in St. Louis. The coach responded sharply when asked about Martin Hanzal's play, saying: 'I don't know why you pick on him.'
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