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Wild
January 21, 2020
Survey says it's unanimous: Wild draft pick Kirill Kaprizov is next NHL star from KHL

Survey says it's unanimous: Wild draft pick Kirill Kaprizov is next NHL star from KHL

A survey of seven players in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League produced one answer when asked about the next star to go to the NHL: Wild prospect Kirill Kaprizov
Wild
January 21, 2020
While tangling with Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) in front of Wild goaltender Alex Stalock, Florida Panthers center Noel Acciari (55) defl

'Just gave it away.' Wild falls to Florida on goal with 5.6 seconds left

The Panthers tied the game at 4-4 with about four minutes to play and won on what Wild coach Bruce Boudreau described as "just a crazy goal."
Wild
January 20, 2020
Postgame: Wild's late-game collapse overshadows positives in Panthers loss

Postgame: Wild's late-game collapse overshadows positives in Panthers loss

Before the Wild fell apart late in the third period, there were plenty of positives in its play.
Wild
January 20, 2020

Wild gives up late goal, loses to Panthers

The Wild lost 5-4 to the Florida Panthers at Xcel Energy Center on Monday night.
Wild
January 20, 2020

Wild-Florida game recap

Panthers winger Noel Acciari scored the winning goal with 5.6 seconds remaining.
Wild
January 20, 2020
On behalf of their Wild teammates, Ryan Suter, left, and Eric Staal asked coach Bruce Boudreau for a little more downtime. They got it, and the club r

Rest and victories coincide, Wild discovers

The players sought more downtime, and when they got it, they won.
Wild
January 20, 2020
Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk celebrated with Alex Stalock after Stalock shut out the Dallas Stars 7-0 in January.

Wild looks for 7-0 rout of Dallas to become springboard

Muffing its lineup card before getting steamrolled on national television to continue a winless streak was a debacle that could have haunted the Wild.
Wild
January 20, 2020
Stalock to make third straight start in goal for Wild tonight

Stalock to make third straight start in goal for Wild tonight

Not only is Alex Stalock coming off a 27-save shutout, his second of the season, but he's been terrific at the X – one reason it's easy for the Wild to continue relying on him.
Wild
January 19, 2020
Wild winger Kevin Fiala wants to be creative with the puck, as well as make the smart, safe plays.

Like the Wild, Fiala trying to find his potential

Kevin Fiala is the most skilled player on the Wild and one of its top producers over the past two-plus months. He also happens to be prone to turnovers and untimely penalties, the consequences of offensive risks.
Wild
January 19, 2020
Rested Wild blows out Dallas 7-0 for historic win

Rested Wild blows out Dallas 7-0 for historic win

After coach Bruce Boudreau called off the morning skate, Wild players responded. Seven players were responsible for the goals, and 13 totaled at least a point in the rout.
Wild
January 19, 2020

Wild-Florida game preview

The Wild plays its first of two in a row against the Eastern Conference when it takes on the Panthers.
Wild
January 19, 2020
Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk high fived center Ryan Donato

Wild's Donato a late addition again, takes advantage in win over Stars

For the second time in a week, Wild center Ryan Donato was ushered into action after he was supposed to be a healthy scratch.
Wild
January 18, 2020

Fiala working to make speed big part of his NHL game

An example of a strength Kevin Fiala brings to the Wild si his speed — an asset his skating coach believes actually became better after Fiala suffered a broken left leg in 2017.
Wild
January 18, 2020

Wild-Dallas game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.
Wild
January 18, 2020

About Kevin Fiala

In 61 games since being traded to the Wild, Fiala has 12 goals and 21 assists.
Wild
January 18, 2020
Minnesota Wild center Luke Kunin (19) tried to block a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) in the third period Thursday.

Wild hoping to build off last win when it takes on Stars

The Wild hosts the Stars after snapping a four-game losing streak Thursday.
Wild
January 18, 2020
Wild goaltender Alex Stalock stopped Tampa Bay right wing Nikita Kucherov.

With solid foundation, Stalock looks to continue strong play in Wild's net

In his first start since Jan. 9, Alex Stalock stopped 20 of 22 shots to beat Tampa Bay on Thursday night.
Wild
January 17, 2020

Wild vs. Dallas game preview

The Wild continues a seven-game homestand, its longest of the season, looking to win consecutive games for the first time since Dec. 23-27.
Wild
January 17, 2020
Minnesota Wild center Luke Kunin (19) tried to block a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) in the third period as the Lightning

New-look Wild cools off Lightning, hangs on to beat Tampa Bay 3-2

The Wild on Thursday rolled out a mostly new look to tackle Tampa Bay, which had won 11 of its previous 12 games.
Wild
January 16, 2020
Fewer penalties help Wild to slump-busting win over Lightning

Fewer penalties help Wild to slump-busting win over Lightning

The Wild took just two penalties Thursday, a major drop-off from its previous two games.