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November 10, 2017
Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16) celebrates after scoring as Montreal Canadiens goalie Charlie Lindgren (39) and defenseman Jordie Benn (8)

Zucker's first-career hat trick gives Wild needed victory over Canadiens

Jason Zucker scored three times in the third period to break a scoreless tie and Devan Dubnyk recorded his 25th career shutout Thursday night in Montreal.
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November 9, 2017

Wild-Montreal game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
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November 9, 2017
Montreal Canadiens goalie Charlie Lindgren

Minnesota native Lindgren impressing as fill-in for Canadiens' Price

Charlie Lindgren, who played for Lakeville North and St. Cloud State, became the toast of Montreal by going 2-0 last week.
Wild
November 9, 2017
Lakeville's Lindgren to start against Wild

Lakeville's Lindgren to start against Wild

Goalie Charlie Lindgren, the toast of Montreal after starting his NHL career 5-0, will play Thursday night against a Wild team looking to end a three-game losing streak.
Wild
November 9, 2017
Toronto Maple Leafs center Leo Komarov (47) knocks down Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) in front of Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk during the fi

Despite improvement, Wild losing streak continues in Toronto

Jason Zucker scored twice for a Wild team that put forth a better effort on Wednesday night but could not break a three-game losing streak, falling to the Maple Leafs.
Wild
November 8, 2017
Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16) celebrates after scoring on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) during the first period of an

Postgame: Boudreau likes effort, but Wild players stung by loss

The Wild improved considerably from Monday's poor showing at Boston, earning praise from coach Bruce Boudreau following a 4-2 loss at Toronto.
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November 8, 2017
Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) makes a save on Toronto Maple Leafs center Dominic Moore (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game W

Early arrival of Stalock's new baby puts Dubnyk in Wild's net

The early expansion of the Stalock family could mean Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk will start both games of a back-to-back set that ends Thursday in Montreal.
Wild
November 8, 2017

Gameday preview: Wild at Montreal

The Wild opened the two-game season series against Montreal with a 6-3 victory Nov. 2 at Xcel Energy Center, its sixth consecutive win over the Canadiens.
Wild
November 8, 2017

Wild-Toronto game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Wild
November 8, 2017
Goalie Stalock returns to Minnesota; Leafs' star Matthews out tonight

Goalie Stalock returns to Minnesota; Leafs' star Matthews out tonight

The Wild will be without goalie Alex Stalock, who returned to Minnesota. His wife, Felicia, is expecting the couples' second child.
Wild
November 8, 2017
Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau addressed his team during a practice earlier this season.

Wild put through tough love practice after lifeless loss

Monday's loss at Boston earned the Wild a harsh video session to dissect its mistakes, followed by an hour of high-tempo, end-to-end drills repeated over and over.
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November 7, 2017

Gameday preview: Wild at Toronto

One of the NHL's best road teams last season, the Wild will look to improve a middling 2-3-1 road record this season in the second stop of a four-game trip.
Wild
November 7, 2017
Minnesota Wild's Eric Staal celebrates a goal against Boston earlier this season.

Wild creates its own problems in loss to injury-depleted Boston

The Wild struck first, then got soft around the net, slow in the neutral zone and sketchy in goal as Boston scored four in a row. Goalie Devan Dubnyk was yanked after two periods.
Wild
November 7, 2017
With Wild sputtering, Bruce Boudreau is as cranky as Tom Thibodeau

With Wild sputtering, Bruce Boudreau is as cranky as Tom Thibodeau

Bruce Boudreau isn't afraid to be blunt. But after several weeks of watching his Wild team struggle, he's reached a Tom Thibodeau level of displeasure.
Wild
November 7, 2017
Minnesota Wild's Eric Staal celebrates a goal against Boston earlier this season.

Postgame: Boudreau fires away, says Wild players 'aren't doing their jobs'

The Wild coach used that word twice Monday when discussing his team's 5-3 loss at Boston, an unimpressive start to an East Coast road trip.
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November 6, 2017

Boston 5, Wild 3

The Wild lost 5-3 to the Bruins in Boston on Monday night.
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November 6, 2017
Wild's Coyle stays behind, misses annual game to hometown

Wild's Coyle stays behind, misses annual game to hometown

The native of East Weymouth, Mass., who grew up watching the Bruins on TV, had to cheer from the couch again when the Wild played at Boston on Monday — though this time, he was rooting for the opponent.
Wild
November 6, 2017

Wild-Boston game recap

Boston's Patrice Bergeron, who played nearly 22 minutes for his injury-riddled team, took advantage of a Mikael Granlund turnover to get the second assist on Torey Krug's game-winning goal.
Wild
November 6, 2017
The Bruins' Brad Marchand looked to pass the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in Boston on Thursday.

Wild faces bad ice as it prepares to play in Boston

Between a Janet Jackson concert Sunday and humid, warm weather, the TD Garden ice was in poor condition Monday morning as the Wild prepared for an evening game against the Bruins.
Wild
November 6, 2017
Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) eyed the puck before blocking a shot by Chicago Blackhawks right wing Alex DeBrincat (12) in the second period

Wild's rivalry with Blackhawks has a mutual aspect

Chicago captain Jonathan Toews says, "We've got some history against them."