Minnesota Wild

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Wild
December 31, 2019

Wild finds it left its scoring on the road

The team has produced just one goal in its first two games in a four-game homestand.
Wild
December 31, 2019

Wild-Toronto game recap

A look back at Tuesday's game.
Wild
December 31, 2019
Nico Sturm (7)

Wild wraps up first half vs. Maple Leafs

The Wild continues its four-game homestand vs. the Maple Leafs.
Gophers
December 31, 2019

MSU Mankato rebounds for 2-0 win over Bemidji State in Mariucci Classic

The Mavericks, drubbed 7-2 by St. Cloud State in the all-Minnesota tournament on Saturday, were engaged from the get-go
Gophers
December 31, 2019
Minnesota Gophers forward Brannon McManus, left, handed the trophy to goalie Jack LaFontaine after the Gophers' Mariucci Classic win.

Quick-strike Gophers shut down St. Cloud State to win Mariucci Classic

Goals by Sammy Walker, Tyler Nanne and Bryce Brodzinski in a span of 1 minute, 40 seconds in the second period helped the Gophers claim the championship
Gophers
December 31, 2019
U of M Regent Dave Metzen handed Amy Woog Patnode a plaque in honor of her father during a celebration of Gophers hockey legend Doug Woog at South St.

Woog remembered for 'dignity and respect' at celebration of life

Former players, teammates, friends, family and a former governor on Sunday saluted former Gophers coach Doug Woog, who died Dec. 14.
Wild
December 31, 2019
Brannon McManus, left, and tournament MVP Jack LaFontaine celebrated after the Gophers defeated St. Cloud State 4-1 on Sunday to win the Mariucci Clas

Gophers men's hockey team hopes Mariucci Classic title can be a second-half springboard

Coach Bob Motzko's team had back-to-back strong efforts to win the all-Minnesota tournament. Now the team's challenge is to sustain that good play.
Wild
December 31, 2019
Cole Caufield, right, of the United States celebrated his game-winning goal with teammate K'Andre Miller during the 2020 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey

U.S. makes quarterfinals at world junior hockey championship

Cole Caufield scored in overtime to give the United States a 4-3 win over the Czech Republic at the world junior hockey championship on Monday and a spot in the quarterfinals.
Wild
December 31, 2019
New York Islanders' Casey Cizikas celebrates a goal as Wild defenseman Matt Dumba skates away in the third period

Islanders score three goals in third to beat Wild

After leading most of the game the Wild opened a four-game homestand with a loss, just its third at home in regulation this season.
Wild
December 30, 2019
Center Eric Staal will represent the Wild at the NHL All-Star Game for the second time in three years.

Wild's Staal named to All-Star team

This will be the sixth All-Star Game appearance for Eric Staal, the team's leading scorer, and second with the Wild after most recently participating in 2018. He also skated in the midseason exhibition in 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2007.
Wild
December 30, 2019

Wild-Toronto game preview

Team captain Mikko Koivu (lower-body injury) practiced Monday and seems likely to play after missing the previous 12 games.
Wild
December 30, 2019
Mikko Koivu

Wild's Koivu returns to practice, tries to be patient

Mikko Koivu suffered a lower-body injury on Dec. 3 in Florida. He prcticed with the Wild on Saturday for the first time since he was sidelined.
Wild
December 29, 2019
Wild's offense comes up short in 'boring' loss to Islanders

Wild's offense comes up short in 'boring' loss to Islanders

"This one didn't really have a high entertainment value, to be honest," center Eric Staal said.
Wild
December 29, 2019

Wild-Islanders game recap

A look back at Sunday night's game.
Wild
December 29, 2019
Wild kicks off lengthy homestand by hosting Islanders

Wild kicks off lengthy homestand by hosting Islanders

The Wild will play 16 of its next 19 games at home starting with a four-game homestand that kicks off Sunday.
Wild
December 28, 2019
Anders Lee (27)

Wild-Islanders game preview

The Wild is back home for the next four games.
Wild
December 28, 2019
Victor Rask playing efficiently for Wild on fourth line

Victor Rask playing efficiently for Wild on fourth line

Players like the fourth-line center are keeping Wild in playoff mix.
Wild
December 27, 2019
Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk made a glove save duting a game against Colorado in December.

Wild perseveres in back-and-forth battle to trip Avalanche

Climb in the standings continues as Victor Rask scores the game-winner and Devan Dubnyk made a season-high 40 saves to spark a comeback victory over the Avalanche.
Wild
December 27, 2019

Wild-Colorado game recap

Goalie Devan Dubnyk posted 40 saves in defeating the Avalanche.
Wild
December 27, 2019
Postgame: Wild overcomes coach's challenge, controversial goal

Postgame: Wild overcomes coach's challenge, controversial goal

The Wild's 6-4 win over the Avalanche Friday was ripe with adversity for the visitors.