Minnesota Wild

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Wild
February 11, 2019
Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk looked over his shoulder as a goal shot by Islanders defenseman Devon Toews slipped behind him in the second period Sunda

Parade of penalties leads Wild to 2-1 loss to Islanders

"You can't win against a good team playing a period and a half," coach Bruce Boudreau said. "That's what we played, a period and a half."
Wild
February 10, 2019

Wild-N.Y. Islanders game recap

Islanders defenseman Devon Toews scored the decisive goal on a power play in the second period.
Wild
February 10, 2019
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold introduced Paul Fenton as the team's General Manager and Alternate Governor in May.

Scoggins: NHL trade deadline likely to be a no-win situation for Wild

The Wild is good enough to be a playoff team but not good enough to win the Stanley Cup. It's also difficult to envision the Wild being bad enough to land a top-five draft pick, barring an all-time tank job.
Wild
February 10, 2019

NWHL All-Star Game

The NWHL All-Star game Sunday featured 11 women who competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics and several with Minnesota ties.
Wild
February 10, 2019
Wild goes for weekend sweep vs. Islanders

Wild goes for weekend sweep vs. Islanders

The team snapped a four-game losing streak Saturday against the Devils.
Wild
February 9, 2019
Wild snaps four-game losing streak with 4-2 win over New Jersey

Wild snaps four-game losing streak with 4-2 win over New Jersey

The Wild's third line, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno and Luke Kunin, scored three goals.
Wild
February 9, 2019

Islanders coming in hot ahead of Sunday's game vs. Wild

The Wild is vying for a weekend sweep against the Islanders, who are also finishing off a back-to-back.
Wild
February 9, 2019
Wild left wing Marcus Foligno and Devils right wing Kurtis Gabriel fight during the second period

Foligno says timing was right for fight with Devils' Gabriel

And instead of the Devils getting a spark from the confrontation, it was the Wild that soared after it — pulling away for an eventual 4-2 win.
Wild
February 9, 2019

Wild-New Jersey game recap

A look back at Saturday afternoon's game.
Wild
February 9, 2019
Minnesota Wild right wing Mikael Granlund (64) shot on Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot (33) in the third period with Wild left wing Zach Parise

Granlund, in need of a lift, moved to center for slumping Wild

Zero goals since Jan. 7 for winger Mikael Granlund prompted Wild coach Bruce Boudreau to make bold switch.
Wild
February 9, 2019
Wild returns to road to visit Devils for matinee in New Jersey

Wild returns to road to visit Devils for matinee in New Jersey

The Wild is looking to snap a four-game losing streak against the Devils.
Wild
February 8, 2019

Wild-New Jersey game preview

The Wild has yet to win since its bye week, going 0-2-2, but it has points in seven of its past 10 road games.
Wild
February 8, 2019
Mikko Koivu has surgery to repair injured right knee

Mikko Koivu has surgery to repair injured right knee

The Wild captain had the ACL and meniscus repaired after being injured Tuesday night.
Wild
February 8, 2019
Edmonton center Leon Draisaitl taunted Wild defenseman Ryan Suter after he scored his second goal of the game in the third period

Poll: Will the Wild make the NHL playoffs?

Wild
February 8, 2019
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot (33) reached for the puck in front of him in the first period while the Oilers defenseman Matt Benning (83) and

Missing Mikko: Boudreau calls some players 'a shell' of themselves after loss

The Wild's first game without injured captain Mikko Koivu was a dud that highlighted a familiar problem: a lack of execution in a 4-1 loss to Edmonton.
Wild
February 8, 2019

Wild-Edmonton game recap

A look back at Wednesday's game.
Wild
February 7, 2019
Wild's offensive leaders quiet in snooze fest with Oilers

Wild's offensive leaders quiet in snooze fest with Oilers

The Wild fell 4-1 to Edmonton, extending its losing streak to four games.
Wild
February 7, 2019
With Koivu out, Wild's top top lines undergo changes

With Koivu out, Wild's top top lines undergo changes

General Manager Paul Fenton isn't looking for immediate help in the trade market. "We've made some changes to our team. Let's see how we play for the next little bit."
Variety
February 7, 2019
How icy is it? Watch Minnesotan expertly shovel driveway on hockey skates

How icy is it? Watch Minnesotan expertly shovel driveway on hockey skates

In Maple Grove, Josh Hagemeyer decided to work smarter, not harder in his efforts to clear snow from his mother's driveway.
Wild
February 7, 2019

Wild-Edmonton gameday preview

The Wild is seeking its first victory following an eight-day break in the schedule.