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Wild
November 5, 2017
Wild and Blackhawks players tussled in the third period during Chicago's 2-0 victory at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.

Wild-Boston game preview

The Wild (5-5-2) embarks on a road trip after an unsatisfying 3-3 homestand that ended with a 2-0 loss to the Blackhawks.
Wild
November 5, 2017

Wild-Chicago game recap

A quick look at Saturday night's loss.
Wild
November 5, 2017
Two late goals send Chicago to 2-0 victory over Wild

Two late goals send Chicago to 2-0 victory over Wild

The season's longest homestand ended with a tough loss and 3-3 record.
Wild
November 4, 2017
Wild combines tough luck with rough play in loss to Blackhawks

Wild combines tough luck with rough play in loss to Blackhawks

The power play was blanked again for the fifth time in six games.
Wild
November 4, 2017

Chicago 2, Wild 0

The Blackhawks took advantage of a late four-minute power play to break a scoreless tie against the Wild.
Wild
November 3, 2017
Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) checks Montreal Canadiens right wing Michael McCarron (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Th

Matt Dumba shows mental strength by rebounding from loss with strong game

He summons strategies he learned while in junior hockey.
Wild
November 3, 2017
Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford stopped a shot by Blues center Patrik Berglund (21) during the first period Sunday.

Wild-Chicago game preview

The Wild continues its homestand against the Blackhawks, who ended a three-game losing streak the other night.
Wild
November 3, 2017
Wild looking forward to rematch with 'No. 1 rival' Chicago

Wild looking forward to rematch with 'No. 1 rival' Chicago

While the Wild won the teams' first meeting this season, it did lose three forwards to injury in that game.
Wild
November 3, 2017
Minnesota Wild center Matt Cullen (7) celebrated his first period goal against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night.

Plenty of standouts as Wild cuts through hapless Canadiens 6-3

Following a scolding from coach Bruce Boudreau for a lack of "self-preparation" in recent games, the Wild showed what it can do when it is fully engaged.
Wild
November 3, 2017
Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) celebrated his first period goal with his linemates.

Dumba goes from goat to 'great' in rebound performance

After Tuesday's big blunder, the Wild defenseman straightened out his game in Thursday's win over Montreal, prompting coach Bruce Boudreau to say Dumba "did a great job."
Wild
November 2, 2017
Minnesota Wild center Matt Cullen (7) celebrated his first period goal against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night.

Wild-Montreal game recap

The Wild defeated the Canadiens 6-3 Thursday at Xcel Energy Center.
Wild
November 2, 2017
Minnesota Wild center Matt Cullen (7) celebrated his first period goal against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night.

Cullen enjoys milestone-filled night with Wild

He understands the fascination, but Matt Cullen still finds it a little surprising. At an age when the candles on his birthday cake represent a fire hazard, the Wild forward still is plugging away in the NHL, back in his home state after abandoning his plans to retire.
Wild
November 2, 2017
Dumba stays in the Wild's lineup; Cullen celebrates turning 41

Dumba stays in the Wild's lineup; Cullen celebrates turning 41

Defenseman Matt Dumba, who made a major blunder in Tuesday's loss to Winnipeg, will get a chance to make up for it against Montreal on Thursday--which happens to be Matt Cullen's 41st birthday.
Wild
November 2, 2017

Gameday preview: Wild aims to reclaim home ice advantage vs. Montreal

The Wild has mastered Montreal over the past three seasons, outscoring the Canadiens 19-6 during a five-game win streak.
Wild
November 1, 2017
David Backes faces surgery to remove portion of his colon

David Backes faces surgery to remove portion of his colon

The Minnesota native and former Minnesota State star is in his second season in Boston after 10 seasons with the Blues.
Wild
November 1, 2017
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) scored on Minnesota Wild goalie Alex Stalock (32) in the first period.

Dumba's third-period misplay boosts Winnipeg to 2-1 win over Wild

A careless drop pass early in the third period resulted in a two-goal lead for Winnipeg and a seat on the bench for the rest of the game for defenseman Matt Dumba.
Wild
November 1, 2017
Winnipeg Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers, right, of Denmark, skates past Minnesota Wild goalie Alex Stalock to score during the third period of an NHL hockey gam

'An inexcusable play': Boudreau's patience with Dumba wearing thin

Defenseman Matt Dumba wasn't the only reason the Wild lost 2-1 to Winnipeg, but the defenseman's third-period giveaway had coach Bruce Boudreau steaming.
Wild
October 31, 2017
Wild winger Nino Niederreiter, right, celebrated with Luke Kunin after Kunin's goal in the third period off Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck on Tuesday.

Niederreiter returns to Wild lineup after ankle injury

After skating and practicing for about a week, Niederreiter felt the ankle was sound enough to withstand competition.
Wild
October 31, 2017

Wild-Winnipeg game recap

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck saved 28 of 29 shot attempts.
Wild
October 31, 2017

Winnipeg 2, Wild 1

Goalie Connor Hellebuyck saved 28 of 29 shots as the Jets edged the Wild 2-1 at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night.