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Wild
November 1, 2018
Marcus Foligno (17) and Eric Fehr (21) celebrated a goal by Fehr in the first period. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ Octobe

With Foligno and Fehr, Wild is not caught shorthanded

NHL Insider: Marcus Foligno and Eric Fehr have become the team's top penalty killers.
Wild
October 31, 2018
Wild center Mikael Granlund celebrated his third-period, power-play goal as Oilers center Tobias Rieder skated past in Minnesota's 4-3 victory in Edmo

Streaking Granlund rallies Wild past Oilers with late goal

Minnesota never led in the game until Mikael Granlund scored with less than six minutes to play.
Wild
October 31, 2018

Sarah McLellan's NHL short takes

Although the Wild was able to rally against the Oilers on Tuesday, the team didn't escape the night without joining superstar Connor McDavid's highlight reel.
Wild
October 31, 2018
Wild sends winger Read back to Iowa

Wild sends winger Read back to Iowa

The veteran winger is scoreless in five games for the big club this season.
Wild
October 31, 2018
Wild right winger Mikael Granlund (shown against Tampa Bay in a game earlier in October) tallied an assist in Monday's 5-2 setback in Vancouver, the e

Wild's Granlund extends point streak to nine games against Edmonton

On Tuesday night, he notched the game-winner against the Edmonton Oilers in the third period in the team's 4-3 victory.
Wild
October 31, 2018
Postgame: Wild's power play starting to click in perfect showing vs. Oilers

Postgame: Wild's power play starting to click in perfect showing vs. Oilers

The unit went 3-for-3, with one of those goals the game-winner.
Wild
October 30, 2018

Wild-Edmonton game recap

Red-hot Wild winger Mikael Granlund scored the game-winning goal and had an earlier assist.
Wild
October 30, 2018
Wild focusing on a strong start in back-to-back vs. Oilers

Wild focusing on a strong start in back-to-back vs. Oilers

After having its five-game winning streak snapped Monday in Vancouver, the Wild is back in action Tuesday against the Oilers.
Wild
October 30, 2018
Wild right winger Mikael Granlund jostled for control of the puck with Canucks defenseman Derrick Pouliot in the first period of Vancouver's 5-2 victo

Long Wild road trip starts with disappointing loss in Vancouver

It wasn't a good start to a seven-game road trip, as the Canucks scored goals 40 seconds apart in the second period.
Wild
October 30, 2018
Wild left winger Jordan Greenway celebrated his score-tying goal against Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the first period Monday night

Wild's Greenway gets a crash course in confidence

The weekend was a blur, but the rookie Wild forward said he gained perspective on what it means to make it to the NHL.
Wild
October 30, 2018
Postgame: Special-teams play stings Wild in loss to Canucks

Postgame: Special-teams play stings Wild in loss to Canucks

The parade to the penalty box continued for the Wild against the Canucks.
Wild
October 30, 2018
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) is seen during a break in play during first period NHL hockey action against the Minnesota Wild in V

Wild-Vancouver game recap

Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson scored twice, including on a breakaway.
Wild
October 30, 2018

Wild-Edmonton game preview

This is the second stop on the western Canada segment of the Wild's run of seven consecutive road games.
Wild
October 29, 2018
Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno (17) congratulates defenseman Jonas Brodin (25), of Sweden, on scoring a shorthanded empty net goal against the Colora

Wild is far from irrelevant after five-game winning streak

These past five games have stood in stark contrast, at least results-wise, to the 1-2-2 start to the year that caused many of us to conclude this would be a long season.
Wild
October 29, 2018
Scoring first key for Wild to extend win streak vs. Canucks

Scoring first key for Wild to extend win streak vs. Canucks

The Wild is 5-1-1 when giving up the first goal, but that trend might be tough to maintain during seven straight road games.
Wild
October 28, 2018
Greenway rejoins Wild after weekend tune-up in the minors

Greenway rejoins Wild after weekend tune-up in the minors

After reporting to Iowa of the American Hockey League Friday for a two-game stint to recapture his confidence, rookie Jordan Greenway has rejoined the Wild.
Wild
October 28, 2018
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Historically long road trip begins Monday for Wild in Vancouver

This is the beginning of seven straight on the road for the Wild, the longest run of road games in franchise history.
Wild
October 27, 2018
Wild sees road trip as opportunity to make improvement

Wild sees road trip as opportunity to make improvement

Although an 18-20-3 showing a season ago on the road didn't impede the Wild from advancing to the playoffs, it made its pursuit more challenging.
Wild
October 27, 2018
Wild slows Avalanche's top line, picking up fifth straight victory

Wild slows Avalanche's top line, picking up fifth straight victory

Winger Mikael Granlund and defenseman Jonas Brodin were among the contingent dispatched to contain the Avalanche's offensive leaders, and not only did they deliver, they also chipped in at the other end.
Wild
October 27, 2018
Wild's top players outshine Avalanche's first line

Wild's top players outshine Avalanche's first line

It was the Wild's offensive leaders – not the Avalanche's – who had the most impact Saturday.