Minnesota Wild

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Wild
January 8, 2019
Wild right winger Mikael Granlund (64) celebrated the game's lone goal against the Canadiens, surrounded by teammates Jared Spurgeon (46), Ryan Suter

Late goal, Dubnyk's first shutout give Wild third straight road win

Mikael Granlund ended another night of offensive frustration with a third-period goal and Devan Dubnyk's 32 saves boosted the Wild to a 1-0 victory over Montreal.
Wild
January 8, 2019
Montreal Canadiens left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (20) misses a check against Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) during first-period NHL hocke

Winning tonight in Boston would give Wild four-game road sweep

The Wild has a chance to make a good trip even better by beating the Bruins, who have won their last four games. Alex Stalock will be in goal.
Wild
January 7, 2019
It's been more than a month since Wild backup Alex Stalock has started a game in goal, his longest dry spell of the season.

Wild goalie Stalock ready for start in road trip finale

Stalock is primed to take on a heavier workload — beginning Tuesday against the Bruins in Boston.
Wild
January 7, 2019

Wild-Montreal game recap

Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk made 32 saves for his first shutout of the season.
Wild
January 7, 2019

Wild-Boston game preview

The Wild concludes its four-game road trip in Boston for its first matchup of the season with the Bruins. Last season, the Wild went 0-1-1 against Boston.
Wild
January 7, 2019
Wild forward Eric Fehr laid on the ice after being checked into the boards by Canadiens left winger Kenny Agostino during the first period Monday.

Postgame: Fehr injured in Wild's win over Canadiens

It's unclear if forward Eric Fehr will be available for the Wild's road-trip finale Tuesday in Boston against the Bruins.
Wild
January 7, 2019
Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise (11) and defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) celebrate a goal by Parise against the Florida Panthers during the third

Halfway through season, inconsistent Wild must define course

Staying on current upward trajectory, or falling off again, could settle season's fate
Wild
January 7, 2019
Wild expecting tough rematch vs. Canadiens

Wild expecting tough rematch vs. Canadiens

The Wild's four-game road trip continues with a stop in Montreal.
Wild
January 6, 2019
Wild players celebrated Saturday during a victory over Ottawa (left), and the Wolves and Karl-Anthony Towns had good moments Sunday against the Lakers

Wolves, Wild are at crossroads

Fans of both organizations should hope for one extreme or the other for the rest of the winter — either a hot streak that provides hope or a freezing cold stretch that triggers lasting change.
Wild
January 6, 2019

Wild vs. the league statistically

The Wild will play the 41st game of an 82-game regular season Monday. Here's where the team ranks as it hits the midpoint:
Wild
January 6, 2019

Wild-Montreal game preview

The Wild wraps up its season series with the Canadiens in Montreal, the third stop on its four-game road trip that concludes Tuesday in Boston.
Vikings
January 5, 2019
Souhan: Big-money deals often turn out to not be deals at all

Souhan: Big-money deals often turn out to not be deals at all

Most big-money sports contracts, here and elsewhere, turn into albatross-shaped millstones. Players are often paid for past production and fail to maintain it at higher salaries.
Wild
January 5, 2019
Wild shows star quality in comeback victory over Ottawa

Wild shows star quality in comeback victory over Ottawa

Defenseman Jared Spurgeon scored twice and winger Zach Parise delivered the game-winner for a second straight game.
Wild
January 5, 2019
The Senators' Mikkel Boedker (89) and Ben Harpur (67) chase the Wild's Mikko Koivu during the third period Saturday.

Wild's confidence doesn't wane when battling from behind

After overcoming another first-period deficit Saturday afternoon, the Wild improved to 13-12-2 when yielding the first goal.
Wild
January 5, 2019

Wild-Ottawa game recap

A look back at Saturday afternoon's game.
Wild
January 5, 2019
Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) tries to locate the puck in front of Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) during the second period

Early starts have Wild players adjusting routines

The Wild is in a spot in the schedule where it plays four afternoon games in 22 days. "I personally like the routine of a game day," said Jason Zucker, whose normal afternoon plans are kaput with the early starts.
Wild
January 5, 2019
Wild vying for season sweep of Senators as road trip continues

Wild vying for season sweep of Senators as road trip continues

This is the team's second stop on a four-game road trip.
Wild
January 4, 2019

Wild-Ottawa game preview

This the second stop on the Wild's four-game road trip through the Eastern Conference.
Wild
January 4, 2019
Wild overcomes fastest goal against, downs Maple Leafs 4-3

Wild overcomes fastest goal against, downs Maple Leafs 4-3

Toronto scored seven seconds into Thursday's matinee and quickly made it 2-0. But Zach Parise's third-period goal was the difference in the daytime victory in Toronto.
Wild
January 4, 2019
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon

Spurgeon steps up with big game in Wild victory

Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon had a goal and assisted on two others in picking up the slack for injured Matt Dumba.