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.

Duluth
February 10, 2020
Jack O'Callahan, left, and Mark Pavelich of the 1980 U.S. ice hockey team talked during the "Relive the Miracle" reunion at Herb Brooks Arena on Satur

Family hopes Olympic hockey player Pavelich's story helps others

He was once an American sports hero, a high-flying playmaker from Minnesota's Iron Range who competed with the best hockey players in the world. Now, his fall has been heartbreaking for his family and friends to see.
Wild
February 10, 2020
Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu (9), of Finland, takes control of the puck after a face-off against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of an

Wild winning streak comes to end with 3-2 loss to Avalanche

A chance for the Wild to win a fourth game in a row was foiled by Colorado's special teams.
Wild
February 10, 2020
Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29) pins Minnesota Wild's Jason Zucker (16) to the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday,

Zucker says he's 'done worrying' about latest Wild trade talks

In addition to the trade talk, Wild winger Jason Zucker has also been adjusting to life on the team's fourth line.
Wild
February 9, 2020
Minnesota Wild center Luke Kunin (19) and Colorado Avalanche left wing Matt Calvert (11) fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, F

Wild-Colorado game recap

A quick look at Sunday night's game.
Wild
February 9, 2020

BOXSCORE: Colorado 3, Wild 2

The boxscore from Sunday night's game.
Wild
February 9, 2020
Wild getting used to playoff-type battles as race heats up

Wild getting used to playoff-type battles as race heats up

The Wild's last four games have been decided by one or two goals, including a 3-2 loss to the Avalanche on Sunday.
Wild
February 9, 2020
Carson Soucy returns, Devan Dubnyk starts for Wild vs. Avalanche

Carson Soucy returns, Devan Dubnyk starts for Wild vs. Avalanche

The Wild will go for a fourth straight win Sunday at home against Colorado.
Wild
February 9, 2020
Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk made a glove save duting a game against Colorado in December.

Dubnyk, dealing with 'difficult year,' gives Wild a lift

Devan Dubnyk was idle for most of the Wild's 11-game point streak in November and December. As the Wild finished off a back-to-back Friday in Dallas, though, Dubnyk was finally given an opportunity to contribute
Wild
February 8, 2020

Gameday preview: Wild vs. Colorado

The Wild has won three in a row, its longest run since it had a season-high five consecutive victories Nov. 26-Dec. 5.
Wild
February 8, 2020
'Special way to get it done': Eriksson Ek's late goal keeps Wild hot

'Special way to get it done': Eriksson Ek's late goal keeps Wild hot

Joel Eriksson Ek scored on a wraparound goal with 27 seconds remaining in the third period, his second goal of the game, to cap off a three-goal comeback over the Stars. It's the Wild's third win in a row.
Wild
February 8, 2020
Wild left wing Jason Zucker

Wild's static lineup leaves Koivu, Zucker on fourth line

The spot is relatively new for Jason Zucker, but Mikko Koivu has centered the fourth line recently. What coach Bruce Boudreau likes about the assignment is the depth it gives the Wild.
Wild
February 8, 2020

Wild-Dallas game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Wild
February 7, 2020
Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17), center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) and defenseman Ryan Suter (20) celebrate a second-period goal by Foligno

Eriksson Ek's growth on display in statement game vs. Stars

Center Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice, including the game-winner, in the Wild's come-from-behind victory over the Stars.
Wild
February 7, 2020

Most NHL games played by a Minnesota-raised player

Wild
February 7, 2020
Can Wild put another beating on Dallas tonight in Parise's 1,000th game?

Can Wild put another beating on Dallas tonight in Parise's 1,000th game?

Devan Dubnyk will be back in goal against the Stars, who lost to the Wild 7-0 at the X three weeks ago.
Wild
February 7, 2020
Final exhibition for 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team was a big flop on a big stage

Final exhibition for 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team was a big flop on a big stage

Second in a series of occasional posts looking back 40 years to the Miracle on Ice.
Wild
February 7, 2020
Wild wraps up long homestand with 4-2 victory over Vancouver

Wild wraps up long homestand with 4-2 victory over Vancouver

The Wild held off the Canucks on Thursday at Xcel Energy Center to wrap up a stretch of seven straight home games.
Wild
February 7, 2020
Wild defenseman Matt Dumba

Believe it: Wild's Dumba scored when he stopped trying to score

Stuck in a funk, the Wild's Matt Dumba decided to focus instead on how else he could help the team besides scoring goals. He did that, then notched a game-winner.
Wild
February 6, 2020
Wild off to strong start during make-or-break stretch

Wild off to strong start during make-or-break stretch

The Wild is 2-0 so far this week with two more games to go.
Wild
February 6, 2020

Gameday preview: Wild at Dallas

The Wild closes out a back-to-back by making its last trip of the regular season to Dallas.