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Wild
March 12, 2020
A sign posted on the door facing the outside of the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul after the NHL paused it's season.

NHL season 'paused' with Wild in playoff limbo

The Wild, only one point shy of a playoff spot, was set to host Vegas on Thursday evening at Xcel Energy Center before traveling to Philadelphia to take on the Flyers Saturday afternoon.
Wild
March 12, 2020
Goaltender Hunter Shepard and Minnesota Duluth won't get a chance to defend their NCHC tournament title.

NCHC, WCHA Big Ten cancel postseason hockey tournaments

The moves were made in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Minnesota State, Bemidji State, Minnesota Duluth and the Gophers were to play this weekend.
Wild
March 12, 2020
Fans celebrated a second period goal by Minnesota Wild center Ryan Donato (6) during a game last month.

Wild cancels morning skate as uncertainty looms over NHL season

As the hockey world waits to see how the NHL will handle the coronavirus pandemic, NHL teams have been instructed not to hold morning skates, practices or team meetings.
Wild
March 12, 2020
Minnesota Wild center Luke Kunin (19) scored a goal against Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) in the first period. ] Aaron Lavinsky &#x2

For Wild, coronavirus-related changes are relatively minor – so far

National Hockey League officials said Wednesday night they were consulting with medical experts and would have an update about plans for the season today.
Wild
March 12, 2020
Zach Parise leads the Wild with 25 goals, four in his past eight games. "I just feel more comfortable with the puck," he said.

Parise has been settled, impressive for Wild since trade deadline

The winger's production has risen since the trade deadline.
Wild
March 11, 2020

Wild-Vegas game preview

The Wild is back in action after a three-day break, a lull the team used mostly for rest before its 13-game push to the end of the season.
Wild
March 11, 2020
One month later, Wild has changed narrative on its present — and future

One month later, Wild has changed narrative on its present — and future

Now, it's not hard to imagine the Wild being competitive for at least one round of the playoffs. And it's much easier to picture future success than it was just a month ago.
Wild
March 10, 2020
Wild sends forward Gerald Mayhew back to Iowa

Wild sends forward Gerald Mayhew back to Iowa

The 27-year-old winger, who played six games during this stint in Minnesota, already has the highest goal total in the American Hockey League since the 2011-12 season.
Wild
March 9, 2020
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller, right, watches as the puck gets by for a goal on a shot by Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22), of Switzer

Wild wants to put winning road trip 'in memory bank' for playoff fight

The Wild nabbed a pair of victories on its three-game swing through California and hopes to build on that success for the challenges ahead.
Wild
March 9, 2020
Wild left winger Kevin Fiala reacted after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period Sunday. He finished the scoring as well, with his

Fiala stays on fire: Two more goals give Wild big overtime win, playoff boost

After scoring in the first period and the final minute of overtime to beat Anaheim, Kevin Fiala continued a sizzling streak of 14 goals in the Wild's last 18 games.
Wild
March 9, 2020
Devan Dubnyk

In new back-up role, Dubnyk sets goal of making a difference

A difficult season has made him a backup, but there's time left for him to help the team.
Wild
March 9, 2020
Whitecaps goalie Amanda Leveille (shown in a 2019 game) is so talented, she'd be rich and famous in a more lucrative sport. But she's dedicated to the

Souhan: Winning Whitecaps keep commitment to grow women's hockey

Comparing a startup women's league with no television deal to established male sports is pointless. Whitecaps players see a chance to grow their game by attracting girls to hockey.
Wild
March 9, 2020

Wild-Anaheim game recap

Wild winger Kevin Fiala scored twice on the power play, including the game-winning goal in overtime.
Wild
March 9, 2020
Wild moves back into playoff spot before three-day break

Wild moves back into playoff spot before three-day break

The Wild reclaimed a playoff spot Sunday with its 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks ahead of a three-day break in the schedule.
Wild
March 8, 2020
Minnesota Whitecaps players celebrated their 1-0 overtime victory over the Metropolitan Riveters at Tria Rink in St. Paul on Sunday.

Whitecaps beat Riveters 1-0 in overtime in playoff semifinals

Minnesota defeated Metropolitan in overtime and will play for the title Friday.
Wild
March 8, 2020
Wild faces Ducks in road-trip finale with chance to reclaim playoff spot

Wild faces Ducks in road-trip finale with chance to reclaim playoff spot

The Wild wraps up its three-game road trip Sunday in Anaheim against the Ducks.
Twins
March 8, 2020
Wild interim head coach Dean Evason speaks to his players along with assistant coach Darby Hendrickson during a timeout against Capitals last weekend.

Souhan: Wild's recent moves a page out of the Twins playbook

Twice in the past three years a team on the fringe of contention has decided to sell rather than buy at the trade deadline, then watched its supposedly depleted team go on a successful run.
Wild
March 8, 2020
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Roy, center, helps stop a shot as Wild center Ryan Donato, right, falls to the ice.

Wild falls flat vs. Kings, moves on after 7-3 loss

The Wild's six-game road winning streak ended with a thud, as Los Angeles took advantage of a mistake-prone opponent. Minnesota is now one point out of a playoff spot.
Wild
March 8, 2020
Wild center Mikko Koivu spoke with media members at the end of the 2017 season. The NHL is expected to close all locker rooms to help stop the spread

Wild closes locker room for coronavirus control; NHL to adopt policy

The Wild on Saturday in Los Angeles closed its locker room to media, and the NHL is expected to announce this change to its rules citing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Wild
March 7, 2020

Day 4 boys' hockey All-Tournament Team

Hill-Murray's Charlie Strobel matches dad's feat, is joined by Mahtomedi's overtime hero Colin Hagstrom on list of Championship Saturday's biggest stars