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Wild goalies rise to Boudreau's challenge in Winnipeg
Niklas Svedberg stopped 22 of 24 shots over two periods and Steve Michalek was perfect on 19 shots in the third period and overtime of the preseason opener.
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Show of loyalty: Koivu says new contract 'was right thing to do'
Mikko Koivu said his aim is to remain healthy and productive, then consider another contract extension when the time arrives.
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Older, wiser, mentor: Wild newcomer Quincey embracing roles
The Wild values veteran Kyle Quincey's willingness to play big brother to Mike Reilly and Gustav Olofsson, the youngsters trying to win a place on the roster.
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Koivu, happy with his contract extension, returns to Wild practice
Wild center Mikko Koivu was back on the ice Tuesday, as GM Chuck Fletcher said Koivu's two-year, $11 million contract extension was good for both sides.
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Is Mikko Koivu still one of the most polarizing Minnesota athletes?
Does the muted reaction to Koivu's contract extension mean that he's off the list? Is there another high-profile Wild player to replace him?
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Wild edges Winnipeg in shootout in preseason opener
Ryan Malone scored the only goal of a shootout and the Wild opened NHL preseason play with a 3-2 victory at Winnipeg on Monday night.
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Wild signs Mikko Koivu to contract extension through 2020
Now in his 13th season with the Wild, Koivu is the Wild's all-time leader in seven statistical categories. He would have been an unrestricted free agent after this season.
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Wild signs 18-year-old goalie to three-year, entry-level deal
At 6-6, Baribeau was tied with Devan Dubnyk as the team's tallest player in training camp.
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'Lace bite' sidelines Koivu; Wild opens preseason tonight
Mike Reilly, Gustav Olofsson and Ryan Murphy, all fighting for spots on the Wild roster, are among the defensemen who will play tonight against an experienced Winnipeg lineup.
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Sano, Parise and Bradford: Which injury should concern you the most?
Three of the most important players for three of the most popular professional sports teams in town are all injured to varying degrees.
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Olofsson, Reilly battling for spots on Wild's blue line
Mike Reilly, 24, and Gustav Olofsson, 22, are primary candidates to join free agent signee Kyle Quincey on the Wild's third defensive pairing.
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![Wild Goalie Alex Stalock(32) who only allowed one goal in his first game defends against Jean-Gabriel Pageau(44).]At the Xcel Energy Center in a game](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/KFCYYOUSMBVF3TCEULRW5R6Y5I.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Boudreau says Wild's backup goalie battle still open ahead of first preseason game
Wild coach Bruce Boudreau said Steve Michalek and Alex Stalock will both get their chance. Michalek will start Monday at Winnipeg.
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Kunin refuses to be denied in bid to make NHL roster
Determination is a strong suit of Luke Kunin, the Wild's No. 1 pick (15th overall) in the 2016 NHL draft.
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Wild's second line looks to finish stronger than last season
With all the decisions that come with training camp, Wild coach Bruce Boudreau at least had one pretty easy choice: to keep his high-scoring second line together.
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Wild training camp, Day 2: No Parise, but Malone impresses
Zach Parise remained absent from practice Saturday, as Ryan Malone caught the eye of coach Bruce Boudreau.
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Wild's Foligno: Signed, sealed and eager to deliver
It took 10½ weeks for Marcus Foligno, 26, to officially become a member of the Wild and he wasted little time showing his new team he was ready to contribute,
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Parise misses first Wild practice; Boudreau says star is 'day-to-day'
Wild forward Zach Parise, who reportedly tweaked his back before training camp, skated before but not during the team's first practices Friday.
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Watch Cullen survives Boudreau's 'skate test'
Matt Cullen describes what it's like to go through Bruce Boudreau's skate test on the first day of Wild practice.
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Matt Cullen survives Bruce Boudreau's infamous skate test
At age 40, Matt Cullen has seen it all from NHL coaches and said Bruce Boudreau's skate test lived up to the billing.
East Metro
Ex-NHLer from Twin Cities, part of concussion suit, has died at 53
The longtime partner of Jeff Parker, who skated in high school for White Bear Lake, said his brain will be examined for evidence of damage.
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Around the NHL
- Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead
- Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round
- The San Jose Sharks win the NHL draft lottery and right to No. 1 pick for 1st time in team history
- PWHL Playoffs: Women's hockey takes center stage in Toronto while Knight and Poulin renew rivalry
- Bruins-Panthers getting set for Game 1. Canucks-Oilers ready to open their series
- St. Louis Blues remove interim tag and name Drew Bannister full-time coach
- Toronto treads lightly, choosing 4th-place Minnesota over 3rd-place Boston as PWHL playoff opponent
- Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead
- After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better
- PWHL's strong first season coincides with a growing appetite for women's sports
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