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As Wild wingers get healthier, competition for ice time increases
After the team's health up front was decimated early in the season because of injury, dressing based on merit seemed like a pipe dream when it was a scramble to have enough available forwards on the roster.
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Postgame: Lineup decision looming for Boudreau after Wild's impressive win over Panthers
On the brink of having a complete roster at his disposal, it looks like Boudreau could have plenty to ponder after a solid 5-1 win over the Panthers Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center that appeared to flatter most.
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Minnesota bested by Blackhawks in NHL.com jersey poll
An NHL.com poll drew 6 million fan votes and uniforms from all eras were considered, with Chicago's current jersey topping the charts.
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Wild-Florida game preview
The Wild opens the 2018 portion of its schedule in St. Paul, where the team is 9-1-1 in its past 11 games.
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Parise nervous, excited to return to Wild lineup
Winger Zach Parise will make his long-awaited return to the Wild lineup Tuesday against the Panthers.
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NHL's absence from Olympics opens door for players with Minnesota ties
St. Cloud State defenseman Will Borgen is one of five with state ties named to the team.
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Wild misses out on 3-0 finish to 2017
The Wild's bid for a sweep of Central Division opponents after the Christmas break following victories over the Stars and Predators was nixed Saturday in a 3-0 loss in Nashville that injected a sense of disappointment .
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U.S. Olympic men's hockey team roster
Here's the full roster of the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team:
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Wild places Mitchell on waivers with Parise ready to return
It took until Game No.40, but winger Zach Parise will finally make his season debut Tuesday when the Wild plays host to the Panthers to begin an abbreviated two-game homestand.
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Nashville shuts out Wild to split home-and-home series
Less than 24 hours after the Wild beat the Predators at home, it lost 3-0 at Nashville.
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Granlund finding his rhythm after early injuries
A three-day hiatus from hockey has galvanized Wild winger Mikael Granlund. He had four goals, including a hat trick and game-winner Friday, and seven more shots on goal Saturday.
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Wild-Nashville game recap
A look back at Saturday night's game.
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Penalty kill taking its toll on Wild's offense
Another string of shorthanded play in a 3-0 loss to the Predators Saturday seems to drain the Wild's offensive talent.
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Wild closes out 2017 with another division game vs. Predators
After dispatching the Predators 4-2 Friday and shrugging off the Stars by the same score Wednesday, the Wild hustled to Nashville to complete a back-to-back Saturday against the Predators.
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Reusse: Tyler Nanne almost joined cousin Vinni with a Friday night goal
Vinni Lettieri's goal was announced to the Mariucci crowd. And then Nanne hit the crossbar during his shift for the Gophers.
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Hat trick by Granlund leads Wild to victory over Nashville
Mikael Granlund on Friday scored three times in the Wild's 4-2 win over the Predators at Xcel Energy Center, the first of back-to-back games between the two teams.
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AHL game 'enjoyable' for Wild's Parise
Zach Parise skated in Iowa on Thursday night for the AHL Wild, playing for the first time in eight months.
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Wild-Nashville recap
A look back at Friday night's game.
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- Butorac's goal in the 2nd overtime gives Minnesota a 1-0 win over Toronto to force a Game 5
- Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey
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- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL's Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing
- Toronto's Spooner is out for the rest of the PWHL playoffs with a knee injury
- Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 to tie playoff series at 2 games apiece
- Swayman delivers on vow, Bruins top Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 to stave off elimination
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