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Wild
November 2, 2019

Wild-St. Louis game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Wild
November 2, 2019
Dubnyk calls goalie interference ruling against the Wild 'a joke'

Dubnyk calls goalie interference ruling against the Wild 'a joke'

A goalie interference call against winger Zach Parise in the second period was the start of a comeback by the Blues that ended in overtime.
Wild
November 2, 2019
Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36)

Wild's Zuccarello seeing rewards of being patient with new team

A month into the season, Mats Zuccarello feels the transition with the Wild is going well — a process that passed a significant milepost Wednesday when Zuccarello scored his first goal.
Wild
November 2, 2019
Nick Seeler draws in for Wild vs. Blues

Nick Seeler draws in for Wild vs. Blues

After sitting as a healthy scratch for the past six games, defenseman Nick Seeler will draw into the Wild lineup Saturday against the Blues at Xcel Energy Center.
Gophers
November 2, 2019
Wisconsin goaltender Kristen Campbell (35) knocks the puck away after a shot on goal by Minnesota's Sarah Potomak (26) during the third period in the

Better Border Battle: No. 2 Gophers vs.No. 1 Badgers in women's hockey

Wisconsin beat Minnesota for last season's NCAA championship. They'll meet again Saturday and Sunday at Ridder Arena.
Wild
November 2, 2019
Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons scored a goal against Wild goaltender Alex Stalock on Oct. 24. The Predators won 4-0. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski

Wild seeks fresh start after its October numbers rank near bottom of NHL

Wild players are hopeful November, beginning Saturday when it hosts the reigning Stanley Cup champion Blues, can bring a fresh start.
Wild
November 1, 2019

Wild-St. Louis game preview

After falling 2-1 to the Blues on Wednesday in St. Louis, the Wild will host the rematch.
Gophers
November 1, 2019
Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko.

Young Gophers men's hockey team being forced to grow up in a hurry

They open conference play against the undefeated Irish.
Wild
November 1, 2019

Hamline, St. Thomas among national contenders as Division III women's hockey season begins

The Pipers and Tommies both reached the Frozen Four last season and are the favorites in the MIAC.
Wild
November 1, 2019

Tight race expected in MIAC as Division III men's hockey season begins

St. Thomas, Augsburg, St. John's and Concordia (Moorhead) each received first-place votes in the coaches poll.
Wild
November 1, 2019
Coach Bruce Boudreau and the Wild are off to a 4-9 start.

One month into the season, here are some impressions on the local hockey scene

The Wild needs help. The Gophers need maturity. And teams like Minnesota State just need to carry momentum.
Wild
October 31, 2019
Dallas Stars left wing Roope Hintz and Alexander Radulov celebrate a goal scored by Hintz as the Wild's Ryan Suter looks away in the third period. Dal

Boudreau, Wild looking to address repeated late-game fades

Tuesday's bad bounces were one thing, but it also continued a trend of third-period flops.
Wild
October 31, 2019
Wild's ugly October ends with another loss on the road

Wild's ugly October ends with another loss on the road

After losing 2-1 to St. Louis, the Wild's eight points for the month are the team's second-fewest ever, behind only the seven it earned during its first season of play.
Wild
October 30, 2019
Wild sees signs of progress after closing out rough October

Wild sees signs of progress after closing out rough October

The Wild closed out October with a 2-1 loss to the Blues.
Wild
October 30, 2019

Wild-St. Louis game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Wild
October 30, 2019
Wild center Ryan Donato controls the puck as Dallas right wing Alexander Radulov gives chase in the second period

Wild had most giveaways in a game since 2015 -- if you believe the stat

According to NHL.com, the team was credited with 20 giveaways in the 6-3 loss to Dallas — the most giveaways the Wild has had in any game since Mike Yeo coached the team.
Wild
October 30, 2019
Wild blows 3-0 lead, deflects three shots into own net for 'absurd' 6-3 loss

Wild blows 3-0 lead, deflects three shots into own net for 'absurd' 6-3 loss

The Wild held a 3-0 lead at Dallas until the final minute of the second period when its spectacular collapse began. "We sat back and sat back and kept sitting back," forward Jason Zucker said.
Wild
October 30, 2019
Wild captain Mikko Koivu

Will balanced ice time for Wild's forwards lead to more goals?

Wild coach Bruce Boudreau aims to keep forwards on the ice no more than 18 minutes during games.
Wild
October 29, 2019
After falling apart in Dallas, Wild looking for answers again

After falling apart in Dallas, Wild looking for answers again

While the team's season so far has been a miserable string of setbacks, the 6-3 loss at Dallas on Tuesday may have been the worst because of how steep the fall was.
Wild
October 29, 2019

Wild-Dallas game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.