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Wild
March 14, 2019
Wild falls further behind playoff pace after disheartening loss to Stars

Wild falls further behind playoff pace after disheartening loss to Stars

The Wild sits three points back of the final wild card berth in the Western Conference after falling to the Stars 4-1.
Wild
March 14, 2019
Wild trying to flip back into playoff spot in huge game vs. Stars

Wild trying to flip back into playoff spot in huge game vs. Stars

The Wild is one point shy of the Arizona Coyotes for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference.
Wild
March 14, 2019
Minnesota Wild's Ryan Suter, left, Jason Zucker, center, and goalie Devan Dubnyk react after San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl, of the Czech Republic, scor

In a six-game rut, Wild works to right its power play

The Wild enters Thursday's game against Dallas one point out of a wild-card berth yet without a power-play goal in six games. The first faceoff is vital, and it's something we've been lacking lately," Bruce Boudreau said.
Wild
March 13, 2019

Gameday preview: Wild vs. Dallas Stars

Following Monday's 3-0 loss to San Jose, the Wild lost its grip on a playoff spot, sitting one point behind Arizona and three behind Dallas in the wild-card standings.
Wild
March 13, 2019
Wild defenseman Nick Seeler, during a game last season.

Seeler still looking for stability on Wild blue line

The 25-year-old is still developing in his first full season, a process that has become magnified as the team has juggled seven defensemen.
Gophers
March 12, 2019
Mankato celebrates a power-play goal as Minnesota Duluth's Dylan Samberg (4) steps out of the penalty box during the first period of an NCAA regional

Bracketology: NCAA field taking shape, Minnesota State moves up

While much could change in the conference tournaments, teams high in the PairWise Rankings are solidifying their NCAA seedings.
Wild
March 12, 2019
Drop the Gloves: The good and not-so-good of the state tournament

Drop the Gloves: The good and not-so-good of the state tournament

What went well and what didn't in Minnesota hockey's signature event. David La Vaque and Randy Johnson discuss.
Wild
March 12, 2019
Bill Goldsworthy and Mike Antonovich, in 1976.

This Day in Minnesota Hockey History: March 12

Let's crack the vault and see what happened on the ice on this day.
Wild
March 12, 2019
San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (48) slipped the puck over the skate of Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) in the third period for San Jos

Back home and back to losing, powerless Wild blanked by San Jose

Another ineffective showing by the power play headlined a 3-0 loss to the Sharks in front of 18,907 at the X that was yet another weak showing on home ice.
Wild
March 11, 2019

Wild-San Jose game recap

Sharks goalie Martin Jones recorded 24 saves for his third shutout of the season.
Wild
March 11, 2019
Wild's loss to Sharks capped off by confusion on penalty shot

Wild's loss to Sharks capped off by confusion on penalty shot

Sharks center Logan Couture sealed a 3-0 loss for the Wild with a successful penalty shot in the third period Monday.
Wild
March 11, 2019

Wild gets shut out at home by Sharks

The Wild lost to the Sharks 3-0 on Monday night.
Wild
March 11, 2019
The Wild's fourth line, led by winger Marcus Foligno (17), has produced four goals in the past four games, with puck possession being a strength headi

Wild needs better play in three areas on homestand to stay in playoff race

What ultimately may end up deciding the Wild's playoff fate is how it fares during a five-game homestand that begins tonight against San Jose.
Wild
March 11, 2019
The Minnesota Whitecaps at an October practice. Minnesota's semifinal playoff game, postponed from last weekend, will be played Friday night, and Sund

Whitecaps could win NWHL title on home ice

Minnesota's semifinal game, postponed from last weekend, will be played Friday night, and Sunday's championship game will be at TRIA Rink, too.
Wild
March 11, 2019
Rask returns to Wild's lineup vs. Sharks in homestand opener

Rask returns to Wild's lineup vs. Sharks in homestand opener

Victor Rask played 10 games before getting hurt Feb.12 against the Philadelphia Flyers when he stepped on a puck.
Wild
March 11, 2019

Trophy Time: Celebrations in boys' hockey history

Now that the trophies have been handed out at this year's boys' hockey tournament, here's a look back at previous celebrations.
Wild
March 11, 2019
Going (away) with the flow: Hockey all-hair team ending 10-year run

Going (away) with the flow: Hockey all-hair team ending 10-year run

After a decade of becoming one of the most-awaited features of the state boys' hockey tournament, creators of the all-hair team video said the 2019 video is their final cut.
Wild
March 11, 2019
Edina forward Peter Colby celebrated his go-ahead goal against Eden Prairie in the third period of the Class 2A boys' hockey tournament title game Sat

RJ's five memorable moments from the boys' hockey state tournament

One more look back before looking forward: Overtime thrillers, some controversy, a little humor and two deserving champions were the highlights.
Wild
March 11, 2019
St. Thomas, Hamline will meet in Division III women's semifinals

St. Thomas, Hamline will meet in Division III women's semifinals

The Tommies are host to the D-III women's Frozen Four at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights on Friday and Saturday.
Wild
March 11, 2019
Harry Howell, who briefly coached the North Stars, dies at 86

Harry Howell, who briefly coached the North Stars, dies at 86

The Hall of Famer spent 17 seasons with the New York Rangers. He coached the North Stars ni 1978 but quickly swapped jobs with GM Lou Nanne.