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March 10, 2018
Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) slides against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Anders Nilsson (31) during the third period of an NHL hockey gam

Wild's Zach Parise playing like he did as rising goal-scorer with Devils

Zach Parise is on a point-scoring streak, including a goal Friday night.
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March 10, 2018
Connor McDavid

Wild-Edmonton gameday preview

Surging Connor McDavid could make the Oilers tough for the Wild to stop on the second half of a back-to-back.
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March 10, 2018

Wild-Vancouver game recap

A quick look at Friday night's game.
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March 10, 2018
Minnesota Wild center Matt Cullen (7) celebrates his goal with left wing Tyler Ennis (63), defenseman Nate Prosser (39) and center Charlie Coyle (3) a

Matt Cullen leads workmanlike effort that lifts Wild past Canucks

Center Matt Cullen embodied the workmanlike effort the Wild needed to finally shrug off the Canucks 5-2 at Rogers Arena after falling to the team in its previous two matchups.
Wild
March 9, 2018
Dubnyk facing Canucks in first of Wild's back-to-back games

Dubnyk facing Canucks in first of Wild's back-to-back games

Goalie Devan Dubnyk will handle the first game of the Wild's back-to-back this weekend, as he's slated to start Friday against the Canucks in Vancouver.
Wild
March 9, 2018
Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal (12) skated past the bench to receive congratulations for tying the game 1-1 on a power play in the second period. ]

Staal living kid's dream as high-scoring Wild center

Every kid dreams of playing for the highest stakes. But not everyone grows up to actually have those opportunities in the NHL like Eric Staal.
Wild
March 8, 2018

Wild-Vancouver game preview

The Wild begins a back-to-back on the road in Canada against the Canucks.
Wild
March 8, 2018
Kudos to the consistent pro winners in town: The Lynx and Wild

Kudos to the consistent pro winners in town: The Lynx and Wild

A quick shout-out to the two most consistent winners in this crowded major pro sports market
Wild
March 7, 2018
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) takes a shot in the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Xcel Energy

Wild aims not to let games on the road get away this time

After poor play on the road last week, the Wild hopes to this time keep games under control against Vancouver and Edmonton.
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March 7, 2018
Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16) passed the puck off ahead of Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (22) as he fell to the ice in the s

Fast and furious: Staal stays hot, Wild sets record in victory over Carolina

Eric Staal scored twice, giving him 36 goals on the season, and the Wild set a team record by scoring four goals in a stretch of 3 minutes, 28 seconds.
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March 7, 2018
Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau

Wild gets in crisp practice before heading out on the road

Coach Bruce Boudreau decided to give the team a tough workout today rather count on being able to get one in after landing in Vancouver on Thursday for back-to-back games.
Wild
March 7, 2018
Wild defenseman Nick Seeler tangled with Red Wings forward Luke Witkowski on Sunday.

Seeler providing physical presence to Wild lineup

Ever since Nick Seeler was recalled from AHL Iowa on Feb. 11 to make his debut, the 24-year-old hadn't left the lineup until Tuesday against the Hurricanes. He was still sore after his first career fight.
Wild
March 6, 2018
Balanced scoring fuels Wild's offense in win over Hurricanes

Balanced scoring fuels Wild's offense in win over Hurricanes

Each line chipped in at least a goal in a well-balanced performance by the Wild's forwards.
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March 6, 2018

Wild-Carolina game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Wild
March 6, 2018
Wild center Luke Kunin, left, took on Gabriel Bourque and the Avalanche on Friday. Two nights later, a knee injury against the Detroit Red Wings ended

What's Plan B? Kunin suffers torn ACL in return to Wild

Prized prospect Luke Kunin had been the poster boy for the Wild's plan to bring up players from the minors to help with its push to and through the post season.
Wild
March 6, 2018
Still sore after brawl, Wild's Nick Seeler out tonight vs. Carolina

Still sore after brawl, Wild's Nick Seeler out tonight vs. Carolina

Defenseman Nick Seeler helped stoke the Wild's rally Sunday over the Red Wings with a fight that flipped the momentum, but he won't be on the ice tonight.
Wild
March 5, 2018

Wild-Carolina game preview

The Wild concludes a quick two-game homestand against the Hurricanes, who defeated the Wild 5-4 in a shootout Oct. 7.
Wild
March 5, 2018
Minnesota Wild defenseman Nick Seeler (36) tangled with Red Wings right wing Luke Witkowski (28) in the second period resulting in penalties for both

Wild is punchy and productive in beating Detroit

A blend of toughness and scoring touch put an end to the Wild's ugly slide.
Wild
March 5, 2018
Minnesota Wild center Charlie Coyle (3) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Gustav Nyquist (14) found themselves on the ice after losing control of the p

Wild's Coyle having a run of stitches to his face of late

He has been caught by a puck a couple of times, although he says it's part of the game.
Wild
March 5, 2018
Minnesota Wild center Luke Kunin, left, reaches for the puck as Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Bourque defends during the third period of an NHL

Wild's Kunin out for season after tearing ACL

The Wild will be without forward Luke Kunin for the rest of the season after Kunin tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday's game against the Red Wings.