Minnesota Wild

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Wild
March 17, 2019
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon celebrated after he tied the game at 2-2 in the third period. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com

Jared Spurgeon does it all for Wild in 3-2 overtime loss to Islanders

Defenseman Jared Spurgeon had a save and goal among his highlights Sunday.
Wild
March 17, 2019
Wild banged up as it finishes off back-to-back vs. Islanders

Wild banged up as it finishes off back-to-back vs. Islanders

The Wild is back in action Sunday after a 5-2 win over the Rangers Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild
March 17, 2019
Marcus Foligno

Wild's Foligno evolving into team leader

Marcus Foligno has become a vocal leader for the Wild in his second season with the team.
Wild
March 17, 2019
The Wild's Ryan Donato celebrates his second goal in front of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist

Scrappy Wild stops the bleeding with 5-2 home victory over Rangers

Ryan Donato scored twice, and the Wild snapped a three-game losing streak with a supercharged effort.
Wild
March 17, 2019

Wild-Rangers game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.
Wild
March 17, 2019
Wild right wing J.T. Brown was among several players who warmed up with stick blades taped with rainbow colors on the night of the Wild's annual "Hock

NHL bolsters its diversity efforts, though change is slow

The National Hockey League has taken steps to reach minority groups and get rid of homophobic language.
Wild
March 17, 2019
Wild's power play showing signs of resurgence after another goal in win over Rangers

Wild's power play showing signs of resurgence after another goal in win over Rangers

The Wild has scored a power play goal in consecutive games for the first time since Feb.21-22.
Wild
March 16, 2019

Wild-Islanders preview

The Wild's five-game homestand continues with the second half of a back-to-back against the Islanders.
Wild
March 16, 2019
Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau

Wild needs higher level of play, greater sense of desperation

Wild coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday met with most players to express a message that emphasized self-preparation. The Wild has lost three in a row.
Wild
March 16, 2019
Wild looking for another slump-busting win when it hosts Rangers

Wild looking for another slump-busting win when it hosts Rangers

The Wild snapped a five-game losing streak the last time it faced the Rangers last month.
Gophers
March 16, 2019
Minnesota goalie Sydney Scobee (37) blocked a shot in the first period. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapolis, MN

Gophers prep for Princeton, one win from Women's Frozen Four

Minnesota is 9-1 in the NCAA quarterfinal home games, and this one is back at Ridder Arena.
Gophers
March 16, 2019
Teammates, including forward Minnesota's Tommy Novak (17), forward Tyler Sheehy (22), forward Brannon McManus (7) and forward Brent Gates Jr. (10) cel

Gophers are 2 wins from NCAA berth (and 1 loss from being done)

Minnesota is 7-1 in its past eight games going into Big Ten semifinal vs. Irish.
Wild
March 15, 2019

Gameday preview: Wild vs. NY Rangers

This is the second half of a back-to-back for the Rangers, who faced the Flames in Calgary on Friday.
Wild
March 15, 2019
The Wild's Eric Staal, center, is squeezed between Stars goalie Anton Khudobin, left, and Miro Heiskanen

Boudreau after another Wild loss: 'I don't want to rip players'

The Wild, with eyes on the playoffs, lost its third consecutive game at home with Thursday night's effort, a 4-1 lackluster loss to Dallas. It kept a recent trend alive: The Wild has won once at home in 10 games.
Wild
March 15, 2019
Minnesota State's Marc Michaelis.

Minnesota State riding high with help from German connection

Marc Michaelis, Parker Tuomie and Julian Napravnik are playing key roles for the Mavericks, who are ranked No. 2 in the nation.
Wild
March 15, 2019
Minnesota Duluth's Scott Perunovich (7) controls the puck against Ohio State in the first period of the NCAA Frozen Four semifinal Thursday, April 5,

Hobey Baker Award Watch

The 10 finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, given to college hockey's top player, will be announced Wednesday. Randy Johnson ranks his top five candidates.
Wild
March 15, 2019
Hamline's Bre Simon (20) takes a shot against St. Thomas goalie Kenzie Torpy during the Tommies' 3-2 win on Feb. 15. Simon, the leading scorer in NCAA

St. Thomas, Hamline resume crosstown rivalry in women's Frozen Four

The Tommies stress defense. The Pipers like to score in bunches. The styles will clash Friday night in Mendota Heights with a berth in the NCAA Division III championship game on the line.
Wild
March 15, 2019
Warroad High School's Henry Boucha on the move in a 1969 state tournament game

This Day in Minnesota Hockey History: March 15

Let's crack the vault and see what happened on the ice on this day.
Wild
March 15, 2019
The Wild's Luke Kunin

Wild's Luke Kunin can fill a number of roles

The Wild is tapping into Luke Kunin's versatility right now at a critical time in its season.
Wild
March 15, 2019

Wild-Stars game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.