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Kunin, Eriksson Ek quietly form 1-2 punch for Wild
Luke Kunin and Joel Eriksson Ek have capitalized on their chemistry to be a consistent duo for the Wild — impact that Kunin believes is spurred by the second chance he received.
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Wild again lacks 'killer instinct,' coughs-up three-goal lead to lose in OT
Nico Hischier put the winning goal past a wandering Devan Dubnyk, getting New Jersey goalie Cory Schneider his first victory in 22 regular-season games.
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Wild mulling who to start in goal after latest collapse to Devils
Goalie Devan Dubnyk has allowed 10 goals in his last two games.
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Wild-Devils game recap
A look back at Friday night's game.
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Injuries mean Wild will dress seven defenseman against Devils
With the Wild down by two more forwards, recently acquired Brad Hunt could see ice time at forward and on defense.
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Book it? Boudreau declares 'We're going to make the playoffs'
Despite the Wild's struggles, coach Bruce Boudreau is convinced he knows the team's future. And that's playing beyond the regular season.
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Wild-New Jersey game preview
The Wild and Devils square off for the second time in less than a week. A 4-2 victory over New Jersey last Saturday is the Wild's lone victory in its past seven.
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Scoggins: Boudreau shouldn't take the fall for lethargic Wild players
However this season ends up, new Wild General Manager Paul Fenton shouldn't make coach Bruce Boudreau the scapegoat for a lineup that plays hockey as if it's a chore.
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Wild equipment managers thrown into high gear this time of year
In-season transitions wouldn't be possible without equipment staffs outfitting players with what they need to represent their new squads, behind-the-scenes shuffling that's essential.
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NHL short takes
A weekly look around the NHL
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'Unforgivable' play sends reeling Wild to home loss vs. Flyers
The Wild led 3-1 and later 4-3 but Tuesday's loss drops Minnesota to to 1-4-2 in its last seven games. The latest setback came after a poor line change that had coach Bruce Boudreau fuming.
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Shorthanded Wild crumble to Flyers while clinging to final playoff spot
Forwards Victor Rask and Matt Hendricks were injured in the 5-4 loss to Philadelphia.
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Wild honors Joe Mauer with warm-up sweaters
Joe Mauer, who retired following last season after 15 years with the Twins, also took part in a ceremonial puck drop the day before pitchers and catchers report to spring training
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Injury curtails Boudreau's experiment to create ice time for Rask
Victor Rask filled out the third line next to center Joel Eriksson Ek and right wing Luke Kunin on Tuesday against the Flyers but logged only eight shifts before leaving in the second period after stepping on a puck.
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Wild-Philadelphia game recap
A look back at Tuesday night's game.
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Stung by booing fans, Wild seeking to regain winning form at the X
"I don't understand it,'' goaltender Devan Dubnyk said. "Ever since I've been here, playing at home has been a huge advantage for us."
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Can Wild avoid another letdown during four-game homestand?
Three opponents on this homestand are currently below the Wild in the standings and the fourth is just ahead.
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Wild-Philadelphia game preview
When the Wild and Flyers previously met this season, Philadelphia won 7-4 at home Jan. 14, winning for only the second time in 11 games. Since then, the Flyers have been the NHL's hottest team.
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Wiggle room in Wild's playoff picture is shrinking amid slump
With only one victory in its past six games, Minnesota's buffer for a playoff spot has busted.
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- Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners
- Stars beat Blues 2-1 in shootout after clinching No. 1 seed in Western Conference playoffs
- Party's over: Coyotes end tenure in the desert with raucous atmosphere before move
- Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers
- Dallas Stars clinch top seed in Western Conference by getting to overtime against Blues
- Kucherov is 5th player in NHL to reach 100 assists as Lighting beat Matthews, Maple Leafs 6-4
- Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles' win over Penguins. Sorokin stops Crosby's late penalty shot
- Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild to return for next season at age 40
- NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup
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