Minnesota Wild

Complete coverage of the Minnesota Wild and the NHL featuring players Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Latest MN Wild scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

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January 16, 2020

Wild-Tampa Bay game recap

A look back at Thursday's game.
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January 16, 2020
Doug Woog named Hockey Legacy Award recipient

Doug Woog named Hockey Legacy Award recipient

The late Gophers coach was honored for his years of service to hockey.
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January 16, 2020
Wild shuffles its forward lines before taking on the Lightning at home

Wild shuffles its forward lines before taking on the Lightning at home

Slipping down the standings amid a 1-5-1 slide, the Wild shuffled its forward lines Thursday ahead of facing the red-hot Lightning at Xcel Energy Center.
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January 16, 2020
Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau talked with players along the boards during the team's outdoor practice on Jan. 1

Slumping Wild 'needed a break' to recharge mentally

Wild coach Bruce Boudreau seemed to be at wit's end following Tuesday's performance, which featured costly defensive breakdowns, too many penalties and a lineup-card mistake. Wednesday, the team had the day off.
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January 16, 2020
Hockey Day Minnesota: What to watch; how to watch

Hockey Day Minnesota: What to watch; how to watch

FSN's 16 hours of coverage includes five games and a variety of hockey stories.
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January 15, 2020

Gameday preview: Wild vs. Tampa Bay

One of the hottest teams in the NHL, Tampa Bay (28-14-4) has won 11 of its past 12 games.
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January 15, 2020
Hockey Day Minnesota conjures memories both frozen and fun

Hockey Day Minnesota conjures memories both frozen and fun

A creation of Fox Sports North and the Minnesota Wild to showcase the sport, Hockey Day Minnesota drops the puck for its 14th time -- this one a three-day event outdoors at Parade Stadium on the western edge of downtown Minneapolis.
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January 15, 2020
The Wild's Ryan Suter

Wild's Suter denied 'Last Men' All-Star nod, will accept rest

Ryan Suter was a candidate to represent the Central Division in the Jan. 26 NHL All-Star Game but will instead take the upcoming break to heal. Despite being hobbled, Suter hasn't missed any game action.
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January 15, 2020
Following lineup gaffe, Wild hits 'lowest point of the season' in blowout loss

Following lineup gaffe, Wild hits 'lowest point of the season' in blowout loss

Greg Pateryn dressed but was listed as a scratch on the official playing roster and had to leave Tuesday's game before it started. The Wild then lost 7-3 to the Penguins.
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January 14, 2020

Wild-Pittsburgh game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
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January 14, 2020
Wild's Donato ushered into loss vs. Penguins after lineup error

Wild's Donato ushered into loss vs. Penguins after lineup error

Forward Ryan Donato was a late arrival to Tuesday's Wild game against the Penguins after a mix-up with the lineup card.
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January 14, 2020
Zach Parise and the Wild face three surging opponents on the schedule.

Wild begins rugged stretch while mired in slump

This week's gantlet begins Tuesday at Pittsburgh, then home to face Tampa Bay and Central Division rival Dallas.
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January 14, 2020
Sidney Crosby's return makes tough times even tougher for Wild

Sidney Crosby's return makes tough times even tougher for Wild

What was already billed as a challenging week got a bit tougher for the Wild with the news that Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby will return tonight after missing 28 games.
Wild
January 14, 2020
Oscar Fantenberg (5) of the Vancouver Canucks checked Jordan Greenway (18) of the Minnesota Wild in the first period.

Penalties, crucial lapse cost Wild in loss to Canucks

Two non-calls, a pair of Vancouver goals in 72 seconds and a special-teams takeover instigated by 13 penalties added up in the latest Wild loss.
Wild
January 13, 2020
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry stops a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Pittsburgh,

Wild-Pittsburgh game preview

Even without forward Sidney Crosby, who has missed 28 games because of a core muscle injury, the Penguins (28-12-5) have compiled one of the best records in the NHL.
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January 12, 2020

Wild fall 4-1 to Vancouver

The Wild lost 4-1 to the Canucks at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday.
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January 12, 2020
Wild captain Mikko Koivu disputed a call with a referee in the second period.

Penalty killers fare well but log a heavy load of ice time

The Wild committed eight infractions and snuffed out seven, getting burned just once by Vancouver in the second period.
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January 12, 2020

Wild-Vancouver game recap

Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom made 23 stops against the Wild.
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January 12, 2020
Jason Zucker had 132 goals and 111 assists in 456 career games with the Wild.

Zucker has strong practice, could return from broken leg Sunday

After getting off the ice Saturday, Jason Zucker said he hadn't been cleared to play but felt satisfied with how the session went.
Wild
January 12, 2020
Wild facing lineup questions ahead of matinee vs. Canucks

Wild facing lineup questions ahead of matinee vs. Canucks

The Wild could make a few changes to its lineup before taking on the Canucks Sunday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center.