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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
April 1, 2021
Wild center Nico Sturm skates toward the puck in front of San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) and defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) during the sec

Slow start leads to another Wild loss to lowly San Jose

Despite taking more shots, the Wild's offense continued to struggle, with part of the problem being a lack of attention to detail that marked solid play earlier this season.
Wild
April 1, 2021

Wednesday's Wild-San Jose game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Sports
April 1, 2021
Boston College's Matt Boldy

Wild's Boldy makes 'super exciting' jump from college to pros

After two seasons with Boston College, Matt Boldy signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Wild. He'll begin his pro career with Iowa
Wild
March 31, 2021

Gameday preview: Wild at Vegas

Like the Wild, the Golden Knights were also in action Wednesday, hosting the Kings. Vegas started the week with a 4-1 win over Los Angeles.
Wild
March 31, 2021
Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) blocks a shot by San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) during the first period of an NHL hockey gam

Kaapo Kahkonen back in net for Wild tonight in San Jose

Kahkonen hasn't played since March 20 when his nine-game win streak came to an end during a 6-0 loss at Colorado.
Randball
March 31, 2021
Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason talks with left wing Kevin Fiala (22) during Monday's game.

Wild is entering dangerous territory if it doesn't improve its play

Minnesota has been outshot and outplayed badly in recent games, but has managed to win despite that. The Wild won't be so lucky if that continues.
Sports
March 31, 2021
Podcast: Can the Wild regain its form — and will there be deadline deals?

Podcast: Can the Wild regain its form — and will there be deadline deals?

While Minnesota has still managed to secure wins lately, the Wild has been outshot — often badly — in seven consecutive games. Is that a sign of trouble?
Sports
March 31, 2021
A small group of fans were at the Xcel Energy Center to cheer on the Stillwater girls’ hockey team in the Class 2A tournament last week.

Going to a game? Get the apps, leave your bags and keep your distance

Efforts to create a safe, healthy and hospitable environment for fans has been in the works for nearly a year. So what should you know before heading to the stadium?
Wild
March 30, 2021
Anaheim's Ben Hutton (7) and the Wild's Nick Bonino (13) go after the puck during the second period on March 22

Three veteran arrivals have made strong impact with Wild

Marcus Johansson, Nick Bonino and Nick Bjugstad have shined recently.
Wild
March 30, 2021
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Former first round pick Matt Boldy gets three-year deal from Wild

Drafted 12th overall in 2019, Boldy is coming off a strong sophomore season at Boston College that ended in the NCAA regionals.
Wild
March 30, 2021

Gameday preview: Wild at San Jose

This is the start of a back-to-back for the Wild, which will play at Vegas on Thursday after finishing up this series against San Jose.
March 30, 2021
Dani Cameranesi (24) celebrated with teammates after scoring a goal in the first period.

8 with Minnesota ties on U.S. women's world hockey championship roster

The team includes 14 members of the gold medal-winning 2018 Olympic team.
Sports
March 30, 2021
Podcast: FSN becomes Bally Sports North. The impact and ongoing streaming battle

Podcast: FSN becomes Bally Sports North. The impact and ongoing streaming battle

What will change about the viewing experience? What about games within the games — including the potential for sports wagering if it becomes legal in Minnesota?
Wild
March 30, 2021
San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) blocks a shot by Minnesota Wild center Marcus Johansson (90) during a shootout in an NHL hockey game in S

Wild finally falls to Sharks 4-3 in eighth round of shootout

Beofre the Wild returned to play Monday night after a three-day break, the team went through a shootout in practice. It didn't help.
Wild
March 30, 2021
San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) battles for the puck against Minnesota Wild defenseman Carson Soucy (21) during the third period of an NHL

Clunky overtime play costs Wild in shootout loss to San Jose

The Wild's struggles with face-offs dot were an issue in the 4-3 shootout loss to the Sharks, which has been a concern all season.
Wild
March 30, 2021
Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin. (Renee Jones Schneider/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1739193

Wild GM Guerin talks trades, contracts and draft prep

Because it is up against the salary cap, the Wild might not make deadline day news.
Wild
March 30, 2021

Monday's Wild-San Jose game recap

Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson scored twice in regulation and delivered the decisive goal in the eighth round of the shootout.
Wild
March 29, 2021
Minnesota Wild center Nick Bonino (13) skates down the ice against San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) during the second period of an

Talbot in goal, Bonino promoted as Wild ends break vs. Sharks

After a three-day break, the Wild returns to the road in San Jose. The team is on a three-game winning streak despite not playing particularly well.
Wild
March 29, 2021
Minnesota State forward Cade Borchardt, back left, passes the puck as forward Nathan Smith, back right, tries to block Minnesota defenseman Mike Koste

Not all was lost: Minnesota makes big impression on NCAA hockey

Here's a look at the impact of each of the five teams from Minnesota in the NCAA men's hockey tournament, which will feature three state teams in the Frozen Four.
Gophers
March 29, 2021
Minnesota State players surround goaltender Dryden McKay, back left, as time runs out in the third period of an NCAA College Hockey Regional Final aga

MSU Mankato gives Gophers dose of own medicine, wins region title

The Mavericks played the Gophers' kind of game — grabbing an early lead and controlling the puck — to earn the program's first trip to the Frozen Four.