Wild flips script: Starts strong, scores on power play, holds on to beat Anaheim
The power play snapped finally came through, more players contributed on offense and goaltending stabilized the entire operation to end the Wild's successful opening road trip.
A day after trade, defenseman Ian Cole steps into Wild lineup
Because both Colorado and Minnesota were in the Los Angeles area, the transition was as easy as possible.
Third line remains Wild's best in win over Ducks
The Wild finished its season-opening four-game road trip at 3-1 and in each of those victories, the third line contributed a vital third-period goal.
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Wild-Anaheim game recap
A look back at Wednesday night's game.
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Kahkonen gets first 2021 start in goal for Wild tonight vs. Ducks
The addition of newly-acquired defenseman Ian Cole won't be the only change to the Wild's lineup tonight at Anaheim
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Defensive swap: Wild trades Pateryn to Colorado for veteran Ian Cole
Cole lifted the Stanley Cup twice with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017 when Bill Guerin was Pittsburgh's assistant GM.
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DoorDash, Shake Shack: Wild players adjust to new rules of the road
Rules have been implemented to stay safe while traveling, including a 13-page document from the NHL intended to keep teams as healthy as possible.
Daily letters from hockey writer Sarah McLellan to her father from her 14 days of quarantine in an Edmonton hotel room.
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Gameday preview: Wild at Anaheim
After getting blanked 1-0 by the Ducks on Monday, the Wild gets a chance to earn a split during its last test on a four-game road trip.
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No late-game magic this time as Wild loses 1-0 to Anaheim
Goalie Cam Talbot didn't give up a goal until midway through the third period while the Wild attack suffered from inaccurate shots and power-play struggles.
The Wild Beat
Wild's power-play struggles continue in shutout loss to Ducks
The Wild controls the puck most of the time, and players are getting quality looks on net. But the power play hasn't been a success.
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Western Conference Central w l otl points home away St. Louis 42 19 10 94 23-7-5 19-12-5 Colorado 42 20 8 92 18-9-6 24-11-2 Dallas 37 24 8 82 19-12-3 18-12-5 Winnipeg 37 28 6 80 20-14-3 17-14-3 Nashville 35 26 8 78 17-14-4 18-12-4 Minnesota 35 27 7 77 19-11-5 16-16-2 Chicago 32 30 8 72 16-14-4 16-16-4 -
Pacific w l otl points home away Vegas 39 24 8 86 22-11-4 17-13-4 Edmonton 37 25 9 83 17-11-6 20-14-3 Calgary 36 27 7 79 16-13-4 20-14-3 Vancouver 36 27 6 78 22-9-4 14-18-2 Arizona 33 29 8 74 17-12-4 16-17-4 Anaheim 29 33 9 67 16-15-5 13-18-4 Los Angeles 29 35 6 64 19-13-2 10-22-4 San Jose 29 36 5 63 17-17-2 12-19-3 -
Eastern Conference Atlantic w l otl points home away Boston 44 14 12 100 22-4-9 22-10-3 Tampa Bay 43 21 6 92 22-10-2 21-11-4 Toronto 36 25 9 81 18-9-7 18-16-2 Florida 35 26 8 78 17-14-4 18-12-4 Montreal 31 31 9 71 14-17-6 17-14-3 Buffalo 30 31 8 68 20-11-4 10-20-4 Ottawa 25 34 12 62 18-13-6 7-21-6 Detroit 17 49 5 39 12-23-2 5-26-3 -
Metropolitan w l otl points home away Washington 41 20 8 90 18-10-5 23-10-3 Philadelphia 41 21 7 89 25-6-4 16-15-3 Pittsburgh 40 23 6 86 23-8-4 17-15-2 Carolina 38 25 5 81 19-12-2 19-13-3 Columbus 33 22 15 81 20-12-4 13-10-11 NY Islanders 35 23 10 80 20-9-6 15-14-4 NY Rangers 37 28 5 79 18-16-2 19-12-3 New Jersey 28 29 12 68 13-11-10 15-18-2
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Goals M. Dumba MIN 2 J. Eriksson Ek MIN 2 N. Bonino MIN 1 J. Brodin MIN 1 (5) Players 1 -
Assists K. Kaprizov MIN 4 J. Greenway MIN 3 R. Suter MIN 3 G. Pateryn MIN 2 (3) Players 1 -
Points K. Kaprizov MIN 5 M. Dumba MIN 3 J. Eriksson Ek MIN 3 J. Greenway MIN 3 R. Suter MIN 3 -
Goals-Against Avg. C. Talbot MIN 2.27 -
Saves C. Talbot MIN 87 K. Kahkonen MIN 22 -
Wins C. Talbot MIN 2 K. Kahkonen MIN 1
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Goals B. Boeser VAN 4 P. Kessel ARI 4 T. Konecny PHI 4 B. Ryan DET 4 (18) Players 3 -
Assists J. Eichel BUF 6 L. Draisaitl EDM 5 T. Hall BUF 5 Q. Hughes VAN 5 M. Stone VGK 5 -
Points M. Stone VGK 7 T. Konecny PHI 6 T. Hertl SJ 6 M. Marner TOR 6 (2) Players 6 -
Goals-Against Avg. B. Elliott PHI 1.30 T. Rask BOS 1.46 J. Saros NSH 1.50 A. Vasilevskiy TB 1.50 -
Saves M. Koskinen EDM 155 M. Blackwood NJ 109 J. Binnington STL 105 F. Andersen TOR 93 B. Holtby VAN 91 -
Wins F. Andersen TOR 2 J. Bernier DET 2 J. Binnington STL 2 M. Blackwood NJ 2 (13) Players 2
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Tuesday, January 19 Florida 5, Chicago 4, F New Jersey 4, NY Rangers 3, F Winnipeg 4, Ottawa 3, F Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 0, F Pittsburgh 5, Washington 4, F Dallas @ Tampa Bay Detroit 3, Columbus 2, F Carolina @ Nashville Colorado 3, Los Angeles 2, F -
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Today, January 21 Philadelphia @ Boston Florida @ Carolina Tampa Bay @ Columbus New Jersey @ NY Islanders Winnipeg @ Ottawa Montreal @ Vancouver Colorado @ Los Angeles -
Friday, January 22 NY Rangers @ Pittsburgh Edmonton @ Toronto Buffalo @ Washington Detroit @ Chicago San Jose @ Minnesota Nashville @ Dallas Vegas @ Arizona Colorado @ Anaheim -
Saturday, January 23 Florida @ Carolina Tampa Bay @ Columbus Montreal @ Vancouver Philadelphia @ Boston Los Angeles @ St. Louis Ottawa @ Winnipeg -
Sunday, January 24 Detroit @ Chicago Buffalo @ Washington Vegas @ Arizona Toronto @ Calgary NY Islanders @ New Jersey NY Rangers @ Pittsburgh Colorado @ Anaheim Nashville @ Dallas San Jose @ Minnesota Los Angeles @ St. Louis Edmonton @ Winnipeg -
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Tuesday, January 26 Pittsburgh @ Boston NY Rangers @ Buffalo Tampa Bay @ Carolina Florida @ Columbus Philadelphia @ New Jersey NY Islanders @ Washington Los Angeles @ Minnesota Chicago @ Nashville Edmonton @ Winnipeg Detroit @ Dallas St. Louis @ Vegas Anaheim @ Arizona Toronto @ Calgary San Jose @ Colorado
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Wild-Anaheim game recap
Ducks winger Nicolas Deslauriers broke a scoreless stalemate in the third period with the game's only goal.
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Rookie Kaprizov is NHL's No. 1 star in opening week
Kirill Kaprizov became the third player in NHL history to score an overtime goal in his league debut and the first to have overtime points in his first two career games.
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The Wild Beat
Rask will center top line as unbeaten Wild plays Anaheim tonight
The same players who skated during wins over the Kings will be on the ice against the Ducks.
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Wild goalie Talbot takes good breaks with the bad
Two rallies and two overtime victories have marked new goaltender Cam Talbot's debut with the Wild. He's been good (and a bit lucky).
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Wild-Anaheim game preview
The Wild (2-0) wraps up its season-opening, four-game road trip with two games in Anaheim. With a victory, the Wild will start a season 3-0 for the first time since 2015.
The Wild Beat
Wild sticks with same script, tops Kings in OT for second straight game
Saturday night in Los Angeles, the Wild became the first team to win its first two games of a season by overcoming a multi-goal deficit in the third period.
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Another one: Johansson's OT goal gives Wild a win over Los Angeles
After claiming Round 1 in overtime Thursday, the Wild followed a similar script by overcoming a two-goal deficit in the third period to eke out a 4-3 overtime victory – starting 2-0 for the first time since 2015.
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Wild rookie Kaprizov appreciates Parise's mentorship
Zach Parise has been riding shotgun with rookie Kirill Kaprizov since training camp opened, and he remained in lockstep with Kaprizov during the 23-year-old's dazzling three-point NHL debut Thursday
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Saturday's Wild-Kings game recap
A look back at Saturday night's game.
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Reminders of home spur Matt Dumba's support of Lake Street businesses
The Wild defenseman raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help rebuild the neighborhood damaged in riots last summer.
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Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going?
George Floyd's death spurred aggressive commitments of financial support and team involvement. Recipients sense a new desire from owners and athletes to create genuine relationships that go deeper than in the past.
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Rask promoted to Wild's top line for Round 2 vs. Kings
Viktor Rask will be play with wingers Zach Parise and Kirill Kaprizov Saturday at Staples Center when the Wild and Kings reunite for Round 2 after the Wild rallied for a 4-3 overtime win in the season opener Thursday.
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Wild rookie Kirill Kaprizov on debut: 'It was an amazing moment for me'
A game-winning goal in overtime put the young Russian in a big spotlight in Minnesota.
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