Minnesota Wild

Complete coverage of the Minnesota Wild and the NHL featuring players Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Latest MN Wild scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.

Wild
November 27, 2019
Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22) celebrated his first goal of the season during the second period agains the St. Louis Blues. ] Aaron Lavinsk

Thanksgiving is a new holiday for Wild's European players

Adjusting to life in the United States means an added celebration in November.
Gophers
November 27, 2019
The storied history between the Gophers and North Dakota includes Justin Holl's goal with 0.6 seconds left in the 2014 NCAA semifinals that gave Minne

Thanksgiving night feast: Gophers vs. old nemesis North Dakota

They last played Oct. 27, 2018, but the fierce rivalry persists.
Wild
November 27, 2019
North Dakota and the Gophers renew their rivalry on Thursday and Friday at 3M Arena at Mariucci.

College hockey offers fine appetizers for a big football weekend

North Dakota vs. the Gophers offers tradition and some nastiness, while Minnesota State at Minnesota Duluth matches the nation's No. 1 team vs. the defending champion.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin celebrated with goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen after the goalie posted a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils in his NHL deb

Wild closes with confidence, edges Devils in Kahkonen's NHL debut

The goalie made 32 saves as the Wild finally managed to protect a late one-goal lead.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Postgame: Strong start helps Wild goalie Kahkonen win his NHL debut

Postgame: Strong start helps Wild goalie Kahkonen win his NHL debut

Kaapo Kahkonen earned a win in his NHL debut Tuesday when the Wild held off the Devils 3-2.
Wild
November 26, 2019

Wild-New Jersey game recap

Wild defenseman Ryan Suter scored the decisive goal and posted an assist.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Kaapo Kahkonen

New Wild goalie Kahkonen can handle the puck

He demonstrated the knack he has for handling the puck that even netted him a few goals while he previously played in his native Finland.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Rangers center Chris Kreider (20) skated past Wild goaltender Alex Stalock after scoring the game-tying goal in the third period Monday. The Rangers w

Wild loses lead in final minutes of regulation, game on first shot of OT

The Wild had a chance at redemption, to prove that its late-game collapse at the start of this three-game road trip in Boston was a fluke. Didn't happen.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Corner threes and OT woes: Wolves and Wild diverge on important night

Corner threes and OT woes: Wolves and Wild diverge on important night

When you are a team that even optimistic fans would decide is a fringe contender to make the playoffs at best, stealing edges in subtle places can be of massive importance.
Wild
November 26, 2019
Kahkonen making NHL debut tonight as Wild closes out road trip

Kahkonen making NHL debut tonight as Wild closes out road trip

The Wild will finish out a three-game road trip Tuesday in New Jersey where goalie Kaapo Kahkonen is scheduled to make his NHL debut.
Duluth
November 26, 2019
Mark Pavelich

Judge considers commitment decision on 'Miracle on Ice' player Mark Pavelich

Former hockey player Mark Pavelich awaits civil commitment decision.
Wild
November 25, 2019
Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen made a save against Winnipeg in a preseason game in September. He'll make his Wild and NHL debut against the Devils on

Kahkonen to make NHL debut in goal for Wild on Tuesday

Kaapo Kahkonen will be the seventh goalie to play his first NHL game with the Wild.
Wild
November 25, 2019
Postgame: Rangers, fans salute Wild's Zuccarello

Postgame: Rangers, fans salute Wild's Zuccarello

The Rangers recognized former player Mats Zuccarello on Monday in his first game back at Madison Square Garden since he was traded last season.
Wild
November 25, 2019

Wild-N.Y. Rangers game recap

Winger Artemi Panarin assisted on all three Rangers goals.
Wild
November 25, 2019

Wild-New Jersey game preview

This is the final stop on a three-game road trip for the Wild, its 17th away tilt in 25 contests
Wild
November 25, 2019
Wild plays Rangers tonight after late-game meltdown against Bruins

Wild plays Rangers tonight after late-game meltdown against Bruins

But the single point the Wild earned in the overtime loss to Boston capped off a 2-0-1 showing by the team over a five-day span, a positive the team is focusing on.
Wild
November 24, 2019
Wild crumbles late, loses 5-4 in overtime to Boston

Wild crumbles late, loses 5-4 in overtime to Boston

Torey Krug capped off Boston's comeback with an end-to-end rush that he buried five-hole on goalie Alex Stalock midway through overtime.
Wild
November 24, 2019

Wild-N.Y. Rangers game preview

While the Wild was blowing a two-goal lead en route to a 5-4 overtime loss Saturday in Boston, the Rangers were in Montreal staging their own comeback. They overcame a 4-0 deficit to eke out a 6-5 victory.
Wild
November 24, 2019
It all began in New York for Mats Zuccarello (36), who is now fighting his battles for the Wild.

Wild's Zuccarello, a former Ranger, returning to Madison Square Garden

He spent most of his adult life in the Big Apple, arriving as a 23-year-old from his native Norway and becoming a fan favorite during his 500-plus games with New York.
Wild
November 24, 2019
New GM Bill Guerin has watched the Wild long enough to see his options.

Wild GM Guerin is evaluating roster, but how far away is change?

Sunday debate from Michael Rand and Sarah McLellan: How long should the evaluation last before Bill Guerin makes tough decisions?