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
March 24, 2021
Ducks defenseman Josh Manson (42) got a piece Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22) while attempting to check him in the third period, leaving the loose puc

With big line stifled, Wild looks for scoring support elsewhere

Nick Bjugstad and Ryan Suter chipped in during Monday's victory. which was needed because the Wild's top line has been shut down recently.
Wild
March 23, 2021
Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) shadowed Ducks left winger Max Jones (49) as he tried to center the puck from behind the Wild net Monday.

Four Ducks added to NHL's COVID protocol as rematch with Wild approaches

Today's 4:30 p.m. game is still on, but Anaheim canceled Tuesday's planned practice. Teams undergo COVID-19 testing on the morning of a game
Wild
March 23, 2021

Wild-Anaheim game preview

The Wild will try to add to its franchise-record nine-game home winning streak with an afternoon contest against the last-place Ducks.
Wild
March 23, 2021
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) went for a boisterous hug of teammate Ryan Suter (20) to celebrate after Suter scored in the second peri

Wild overcomes lack of energy to beat Ducks, set franchise record

The Wild didn't bring its A game to the X on Monday night, and had to rally for a 2-1 victory over last-place Anaheim and a franchise record ninth straight home victory.
Sports
March 23, 2021

Monday's Wild-Anaheim game recap

The three stars and a look at some numbers from Monday's game against the Ducks.
March 22, 2021

Wild has enough to beat Ducks 2-1 for ninth consecutive home victory

The Wild didn't bring its A game to the X on Monday night, and had to rally for a 2-1 victory over last-place Anaheim and a franchise record ninth straight home victory.
Wild
March 22, 2021
Minnesota Wild center Marcus Johansson (90) celebrated the 2-1 win with Wild goaltender Cam Talbot (33). At left were Wild defenseman Brad Hunt (77) a

Marcus Johansson excited to be back in Wild lineup

The veteran had missed the previous 16 games before returning Monday.
Wild
March 22, 2021
Minnesota Gophers center Sammy Walker (9), Gophers left wing Blake McLaughlin (27), and Gophers right wing Scott Reedy (19) celebrate McLaughlin's fir

Starting times changed: Gophers, Mankato pushed back one hour

In the West Regional in Loveland, Colo. on Saturday, Minnesota will play Nebraska Omaha at 9 p.m. and MSU Mankato will now play at 4 p.m.
Randball
March 22, 2021
Three things to watch: Wolves trade, Wild response, Vikings extensions

Three things to watch: Wolves trade, Wild response, Vikings extensions

There are two times of great convergence on the sports calendar: late March and early October. It's going to be an eventful week in Minnesota sports even for teams that aren't playing.
Wild
March 22, 2021
Minnesota Wild center Marcus Johansson, left, controls the puck against Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg, right, during the first period of

Wild back at home to take on Ducks; Marcus Johansson returns

Johansson will return to the lineup for the opener of a three-game homestand after missing the past 16 games with an upper-body injury.
Wild
March 21, 2021
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Wild tries to work two bad Colorado losses out of system

The Wild went through a brisk practice in preparation for the start of a three-game homestand.
Wild
March 21, 2021
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller pauses after giving up a goal to Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri during the first period of an NHL hockey g

Gameday preview: Wild vs. Anaheim

A nine-game home winning streak is on the line when the Wild faces the Ducks in the first of two games between the teams at the X.
Wild
March 21, 2021
North Dakota's Collins Adams watches a the puck roll in front of Omaha goalie Isaiah Saville during the first period of a college hockey game Friday,

Final Bracketology: Projecting the NCAA men's hockey field before Sunday night's announcement

This year, projecting the field becomes a lot more of an inexact science because the selection committee's subjective opinions on teams will decide the 10 at-large teams. Here's a stab at what might happen.
Wild
March 21, 2021

Saturday's Wild-Colorado game recap

A look back at Saturday afternoon's game.
Wild
March 20, 2021
Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog scores a goal against Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen in the first period

Bad to worse: Wild 'outplayed' again in shutout loss to Colorado

The Wild had anything but an enjoyable time during its two games in Denver. Saturday's 6-0 loss followed a 5-1 defeat on Thursday. Colorado's top line racked up seven points Saturday.
Sports
March 20, 2021
Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen smiles as he is congratulated while passing the team after scoring a goal as Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin looks on

Sweep shows Wild the catch-up work it has to do in the West

During a two-game sweep, outscoring the Wild 11-1, the Avalanche showed why it's contending for the division title and a Stanley Cup. The rivals will face off again, April 5 and 7 at Xcel Energy Center.
Sports
March 20, 2021
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Scoggins: Teams losing fans fast in the FSN-streaming fight

Multiple people familiar with the situation said local franchises with FSN ties are looking at viewership losses of between one-quarter and one-third of their audience. That's big, and sobering.
Wild
March 19, 2021
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek clears the puck from the corner as Avalanche defenseman Jacob MacDonald covers in the third period

Wild looks to learn from rout; Dumba injury 'better than it looked'

Breakdowns by the Wild led to an Avalanche win Thursday night, and the teams meet again Saturday. "We have absolutely complete faith that the group will rebound," coach Dean Evason said.
Wild
March 19, 2021

Gameday preview: Wild at Colorado

Before returning home, the Wild will face the Avalanche one more time in a matinee matchup.
Wild
March 19, 2021
Wisconsin left defender Grace Bowlby (13) scored on University of Minnesota Duluth goaltender Maddie Rooney (35) on a power play in the second period

Edina's Bowlby, Gophers' Zumwinkle and UMD duo among All-America selections

Grace Bowlby, a defender for Wisconsin, earned first-team honors.