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October 15, 2016

Wild-Winnipeg game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
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October 15, 2016
Wild players raise their sticks before the first puck was dropped for the season opener vs. Winnipeg at the Xcel Energy Center Saturday, Oct. 14, 2016

Postgame: Locker room, coach thoughts after Wild's first victory

The Wild rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat rival Winnipeg, 4-3, for its first win of the season.
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October 15, 2016

Wild's week ahead

A look at the upcoming schedule.
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October 15, 2016

NHL short takes

A weekly look around the league
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October 15, 2016
Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau directs his players against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesd

Bruce Boudreau looking for better play, 60-minute effort in home opener

After a clunker to open the season in St. Louis, the Wild wants a big response tonight vs. rival Winnipeg.
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October 15, 2016
Minnesota Wild's Jason Zucker, right, controls the puck as St. Louis Blues's Kevin Shattenkirk pursues during the first period of an NHL hockey game T

Wild sees 'window' to succeed right now

Age, contract realities make the Wild's core hungry for a breakthrough this season. The home schedule opens Wednesday night against the Jets.
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October 14, 2016

Gameday preview: Winnipeg at Wild

The Wild, coming off a 3-2 loss in St. Louis, is 13-0-2 all-time in its first home game of the season.
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October 14, 2016
Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau during practice earlier in training camp.

Wild's practice themes: Competing better, winning the little battles

Coming off an opening night disappointment, coach Bruce Boudreau said: "We're a pretty good team when we compete, but when we compete for half the game, we're not a very good team."
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October 14, 2016
'Late-arriving' Wild a step slow in season-opening loss to St. Louis

'Late-arriving' Wild a step slow in season-opening loss to St. Louis

The Wild was overpowered by the Blues in Bruce Boudreau's Minnesota coaching debut, falling 3-2 in St. Louis. "We were a step behind it seemed all night long," Boudreau said.
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October 14, 2016
Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau watched the replay after a goal scored by the Winnipeg Jets during the preseason.

Boudreau, Hitchcock adapt to more responsibility in today's NHL

Running a bench is a lot more complex than when the Wild's Bruce Boudreau and the St. Louis Blues' Ken Hitchcock began coaching.
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October 13, 2016
Postgame: Wild's first game leaves 'much to be desired'

Postgame: Wild's first game leaves 'much to be desired'

Beside the constant losing of battles – such as Zac Dalpe on the first and third goals -- the Wild arrived to pucks late, failed to support and didn't have much sustained pressure until late.
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October 13, 2016

Wild-St. Louis game recap

A look back at Thursday night's season opener in St. Louis.
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October 13, 2016
Bruce Boudreau brings a wealth of experience to the Wild. In the past 44 years, he has played for 17 teams and coached 10.

Bruce Boudreau: A more storied career than most

Bruce Boudreau's journey from the junior leagues to Wild head coach is chock full of adventure, from scoring records to championships to an arrest for streaking to tonight's opener.
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October 13, 2016
Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau coached during the first day of practice on the ice at the Xcel Energy Center, Friday, September 23, 2016 in

Opening Night in St. Louis is finally here for the Wild

The Wild is 9-4-2 in season-openers (includes a tie in 2001-02), the highest points percentage (.667) of any team in NHL history.
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October 13, 2016
Minnesota Wild forward Charlie Coyle moved the puck down the ice with Tyler Graovac on the defense during the first day of practice on the ice at the

Six keys to the Wild taking the next step this NHL season

With a new coach and a new top-line center, the Wild must walk before it can run
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October 13, 2016
Just-acquired wing Pulkkinen will be on power-play unit

Just-acquired wing Pulkkinen will be on power-play unit

Teemu Pulkkinen, who looked like he was about to break through last season in Detroit before dislocating his shoulder, said he's excited for the fresh start in Minnesota.
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October 13, 2016
Tom Reid.

Reusse: Tom Reid is always good for a smile and a story

The Wild will start its 16th season Thursday night in St. Louis, and so will Tom Reid as an analyst for its games on the radio.
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October 12, 2016

Wild's lineup to start the season

Zach Parise, Eric Staal and Charlie Coyle will make up the tops line.
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October 12, 2016
Zach Parise

Gameday preview: Wild opens the season in St. Louis

The Wild is 9-4-2 in season openers, the highest points percentage (.667) of any team in NHL history.
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October 12, 2016

Mapping out Bruce Boudreau's many hockey stops as a player and coach

A look at all the stops, from Toronto to St. Paul and many in between.