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April 17, 2021
Sharks center Patrick Marleau

Sharks forward Marleau ties record for NHL games played

Patrick Marleau made history Saturday night at Xcel Energy Center, playing in his 1,767th game to tie Gordie Howe for the NHL record.
Sports
April 17, 2021
Wild left wing Zach Parise

Parise making the most of fourth-line role with Wild

"Trying to make the most of it," Zach Parise said of his spot on the Wild's fourth line, which has been successful in recent games.
Wild
April 17, 2021
Wild's Mats Zuccarello high fives teammate on the bench in celebration after his goal against the San Jose Sharks

From the bottom up: Wild's fourth line flexes again in win over Sharks

Zach Parise and Nick Bonino each scored a goal and combined for three points Friday night in a 3-2 win over San Jose.
Wild
April 16, 2021
Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno (17) hugs teammate Minnesota Wild's goalie Cam Talbot (33) after their 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks during an NHL

Wild cleans up its play, has chance to sweep the week after tough trip to St. Louis

The Wild has a chance to go 3-0 this week when it finishes off a back-to-back with the Sharks on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
Sports
April 16, 2021

Friday's Wild-San Jose game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Wild
April 16, 2021
Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (34) defends a shot attempt by San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane (9) during the first period of an NHL h

Wild seeking better results in back-to-back games against San Jose

The Wild has fared well against most of its rivals in the West Division this season, but one club that it's been up and down against is the Sharks.
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April 15, 2021

Wild vs. San Jose two-game preview

The Wild finishes off this homestand with back-to-back games against the Sharks. This season, the Wild has gone 2-2-1 vs. San Jose.
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April 15, 2021
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Sparked by Bonino, Wild's fourth line doing a first-rate job

Veteran Nick Bonino has been especially instrumental of late for the Wild, which is coming off a 5-2 victory.
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April 15, 2021
Wild center Nick Bonino scored one of Minnesota's three power-play goals on Wednesday afternoon.

Red-hot Wild power play is at NHL-best 50% this month

Since the calendar flipped to April, the Wild power play has been operating at an eye-popping efficiency — going 12-for-24 and recording multiple goals in three games.
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April 15, 2021
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Wild rebounds from St. Louis losses, thumps Coyotes with team effort

"There wasn't a fourth line tonight or a No. 1 line," coach Dean Evason said. "Everybody rolled, and it was really nice for us to see that happen."
Wild
April 14, 2021

Wild-Arizona game recap

A look back at Wednesday afternoon's game.
Sports
April 14, 2021
Podcast: Wild GM Bill Guerin isn't mortgaging future like past regimes

Podcast: Wild GM Bill Guerin isn't mortgaging future like past regimes

Sarah McLellan joins Daily Delivery with Michael Rand to examine a trade deadline that was both out of character for GM Bill Guerin and the Wild's past. Instead of going for a short-term rental, the Wild instead is looking beyond just modest short-term success.
Wild
April 13, 2021
Jared Spurgeon of the Minnesota Wild

Wild keeps preparing on ice while acknowledging turbulence off it

The Wild is talking about current unrest in the Twin Cities, captain Jared Spurgeon said, calling the Wild "a very tight-knit group" that's open with each other.
Sports
April 13, 2021

Wild-Arizona game preview

Initially scheduled for 8 p.m., this game between the Wild and Coyotes is now an afternoon puck drop. Tickets for the game are still valid.
Wild
April 13, 2021
Wild goalie Kaapo Kahkonen stopped a shot by Arizona’s Clayton Keller during a game March 16 at the X.

Wild game against Coyotes on Wednesday moved to afternoon start

The game originally was scheduled for a 8 p.m. faceoff
Sports
April 13, 2021
Podcast: La Velle E. Neal III and U assistant Dave Thorson on Daily Delivery

Podcast: La Velle E. Neal III and U assistant Dave Thorson on Daily Delivery

Columnist La Velle E. Neal III joined Daily Delivery to talk through his piece on three postponed Minnesota home games Monday. Later on, new Gophers men's basketball assistant coach Dave Thorson was on to talk about his career path and hopes for in-state recruiting.
Sports
April 13, 2021
A view of Target Field after a postponement was announced for the game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins at Target Field on April 12, 202

Neal: For Twins, Wolves and Wild, Monday was the right day for a break

It was no day to play. It was a day to say, "Not here. Not again."
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April 12, 2021
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Wild's game vs. Blues at Xcel Energy Center postponed

The team joined the Wolves and Twins in stopping games in wake of shooting on Sunday.
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April 12, 2021
Torey Krug (47) and St. Louis teammate David Perron (57) battled Wild winger Mats Zuccarello (36) for the puck Saturday.

Wild GM Bill Guerin makes no moves at trade deadline

With a tight salary cap, it was unlikely the team could have made an impactful deal.
Wild
April 12, 2021
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) plays against the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL hockey game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Pho

Marcus Foligno returns, Kevin Fiala questionable for Wild vs. Blues

Marcus Foligno will play Monday after missing the previous 15 games with a broken ankle.