Minnesota Wild

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Wild
November 26, 2019
Kaapo Kahkonen

New Wild goalie Kahkonen can handle the puck

He demonstrated the knack he has for handling the puck that even netted him a few goals while he previously played in his native Finland.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Rangers center Chris Kreider (20) skated past Wild goaltender Alex Stalock after scoring the game-tying goal in the third period Monday. The Rangers w

Wild loses lead in final minutes of regulation, game on first shot of OT

The Wild had a chance at redemption, to prove that its late-game collapse at the start of this three-game road trip in Boston was a fluke. Didn't happen.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Corner threes and OT woes: Wolves and Wild diverge on important night

Corner threes and OT woes: Wolves and Wild diverge on important night

When you are a team that even optimistic fans would decide is a fringe contender to make the playoffs at best, stealing edges in subtle places can be of massive importance.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Kahkonen making NHL debut tonight as Wild closes out road trip

Kahkonen making NHL debut tonight as Wild closes out road trip

The Wild will finish out a three-game road trip Tuesday in New Jersey where goalie Kaapo Kahkonen is scheduled to make his NHL debut.
Duluth
November 26, 2019
Mark Pavelich

Judge considers commitment decision on 'Miracle on Ice' player Mark Pavelich

Former hockey player Mark Pavelich awaits civil commitment decision.
Wild
November 25, 2019
Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen made a save against Winnipeg in a preseason game in September. He'll make his Wild and NHL debut against the Devils on

Kahkonen to make NHL debut in goal for Wild on Tuesday

Kaapo Kahkonen will be the seventh goalie to play his first NHL game with the Wild.
Wild
November 25, 2019
Postgame: Rangers, fans salute Wild's Zuccarello

Postgame: Rangers, fans salute Wild's Zuccarello

The Rangers recognized former player Mats Zuccarello on Monday in his first game back at Madison Square Garden since he was traded last season.
Wild
November 25, 2019

Wild-N.Y. Rangers game recap

Winger Artemi Panarin assisted on all three Rangers goals.
Wild
November 25, 2019

Wild-New Jersey game preview

This is the final stop on a three-game road trip for the Wild, its 17th away tilt in 25 contests
Wild
November 25, 2019
Wild plays Rangers tonight after late-game meltdown against Bruins

Wild plays Rangers tonight after late-game meltdown against Bruins

But the single point the Wild earned in the overtime loss to Boston capped off a 2-0-1 showing by the team over a five-day span, a positive the team is focusing on.
Wild
November 24, 2019
Wild crumbles late, loses 5-4 in overtime to Boston

Wild crumbles late, loses 5-4 in overtime to Boston

Torey Krug capped off Boston's comeback with an end-to-end rush that he buried five-hole on goalie Alex Stalock midway through overtime.
Wild
November 24, 2019

Wild-N.Y. Rangers game preview

While the Wild was blowing a two-goal lead en route to a 5-4 overtime loss Saturday in Boston, the Rangers were in Montreal staging their own comeback. They overcame a 4-0 deficit to eke out a 6-5 victory.
Wild
November 24, 2019
It all began in New York for Mats Zuccarello (36), who is now fighting his battles for the Wild.

Wild's Zuccarello, a former Ranger, returning to Madison Square Garden

He spent most of his adult life in the Big Apple, arriving as a 23-year-old from his native Norway and becoming a fan favorite during his 500-plus games with New York.
Wild
November 24, 2019
New GM Bill Guerin has watched the Wild long enough to see his options.

Wild GM Guerin is evaluating roster, but how far away is change?

Sunday debate from Michael Rand and Sarah McLellan: How long should the evaluation last before Bill Guerin makes tough decisions?
Wild
November 23, 2019
Special-teams play comes back to bite Wild in overtime loss to Bruins

Special-teams play comes back to bite Wild in overtime loss to Bruins

After gaining a lead on the power play, the Wild started to fall apart against the Bruins on the penalty kill.
Wild
November 23, 2019

Wild-Boston game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Wild
November 23, 2019
Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen makes a save on a Winnipeg shot during the second period of a preseason game in September.

Boudreau has a plan for Wild goalie Kahkonen's NHL debut

Kaapo Kahkonen, who's assumed the backup position during Devan Dubnyk's absence, might make his NHL debut during this three-game road trip.
Wild
November 23, 2019
Wild returns to the road, kicks off three-game trip in Boston

Wild returns to the road, kicks off three-game trip in Boston

The Wild visits the Bruins Saturday, its first stop on a three-game, Eastern Conference road trip.
Wild
November 23, 2019
Minnesota Wild center Ryan Donato (6) controls the puck as Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov (47) gives chase in the second period of an NHL h

Wild's trip to Boston is return home for Ryan Donato

Ryan Donato is expecting 20 to 30 family members and friends to take in his return to TD Garden on Saturday, his first game back in Boston since the Bruins traded him to the Wild in February.
Wild
November 22, 2019

Wild-Boston game preview

The Bruins (14-3-5) have the third-best record in the East. They are the league's second-best defensive team.