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November 19, 2021
Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter handles the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (AP

Suter gets rousing reception from fans after 'awkward' walk into the X

The crowd gave Ryan Suter a standing ovation after the Wild acknowledged his return with a highlight-reel video from his nine seasons in Minnesota.
Wild
November 19, 2021
Minnesota Wild's Kirill Kaprizov (97) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in St

Kaprizov sees 'signal' in lineup shuffle, responds with 4-point game

The line juggling wasn't a message intended for only Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. But the former linemates took on revamped roles in the 7-2 victory.
Wild
November 18, 2021

Thursday's Wild-Stars game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
Wild
November 18, 2021
Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter handles the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (AP

Wild shakes up lines, Suter returns to the X with Dallas tonight

Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello have been split up and the Wild has reunited its most successful line from the 2020-21 season.
Wild
November 18, 2021
Jansen Harkins of the Jets gave Wild defenseman Matt Dumba a faceful of attitude on Oct. 19.

After taking blame for loss, Dumba bringing added energy, leadership

Matt Dumba took ownership of a botched play in a recent loss to Vegas, and has set about highlighting the skills that bring value to the Wild's defense.
Wild
November 17, 2021
Ryan Suter signed with the Stars after his contract was bought out by the Wild after nine seasons.

Gameday preview: : Wild welcomes in Dallas and Ryan Suter to Xcel Energy Center

The Stars are at .500 and chase the Wild in the NHL's Central Division.
Wild
November 17, 2021
Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek positions himself for a shot but was unable to score against San Jose goaltender James Reimer.

Neal: A rare night off for the most exciting team in town right now

How could this happen? This was not the Wild team that had risen to the top of the Central Division and looks primed for a successful season.
Wild
November 17, 2021
San Jose Sharks defenseman Jacob Middleton (21) and Minnesota Wild left wing Jordan Greenway (18) fight in the first period Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at

Wild digs a hole and can't climb out in 4-1 loss to San Jose

A short span in the second period flipped the game in a manner from which the Wild couldn't recover on its return from a successful three-game road trip.
Wild
November 16, 2021
Wild winger Kevin Fiala relies on instinct and a goalie’s positioning when sizing up a shot on a breakaway.

'Respect the shot': Wild players have different approaches to breakaway chances

Rem Pitlick used his pet move twice to score against Seattle, but Kevin Fiala likes to mix it up.
Wild
November 16, 2021

Tuesday's Wild-San Jose game recap

Tim Meier scored the decisive goal for the Sharks and picked up an assist.
November 16, 2021
San Jose Sharks defenseman Jacob Middleton (21) and Minnesota Wild left wing Jordan Greenway (18) fight in the first period Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at

Wild vs. San Jose Sharks

The Minnesota Wild hosted the San Jose Sharks at the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn.
November 16, 2021

Wild vs. San Jose Sharks

Wild
November 16, 2021
Minnesota Wild's goalie Cam Talbot (33) stops the puck shot by San Jose's Kevin Labanc (62) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Apri

First-place Wild returns home to face Sharks, sticks with lineup that beat Kraken

Cam Talbot will be back in goal and Ryan Hartman is still centering for Rem Pitlick and Jordan Greenway. In Seattle, Hartman set up Pitlick for the first three goals of his career.
Randball
November 16, 2021
More bad news for local sports viewers: Dish, Bally Sports impasse looks permanent

More bad news for local sports viewers: Dish, Bally Sports impasse looks permanent

The satellite provider hasn't carried the regional sports channels for more than two years, but recent negotiations had given viewers hope.
Wild
November 15, 2021
Alexander Barabanov led the Sharks celebration line after scoring a goal against Colorado on Saturday.

Wild gameday: Sharks at full strength after seven players sidelined by COVID-19

San Jose lost Saturday despite the return of defenseman Erik Karlsson and coach Bob Boughner.
Wild
November 15, 2021
Rem Pitlick celebrated with Ryan Hartman after one of Pitlick’s three goals Saturday in a 4-1 Wild victory in Seattle.

'Playing the game the right way': Pitlick finds success with Wild

The former Gopher had a hat trick Saturday, getting his first three NHL goals after a positive COVID-19 test interrupted his season.
Wild
November 14, 2021
Minnesota Wild center Rem Pitlick, center, greets teammates at the bench after he scored a goal against the Seattle Kraken in the first period of an N

Rem Pitlick scores first three NHL goals as Wild stop Kraken 4-2

The former Gophers player had never scored in the NHL before Saturday, and the Wild gained its 20th point on the season — the most through 14 games in team history.
Wild
November 14, 2021
Wild defenseman Jon Merrill

Reading lineup is another way Merrill contributes to Wild

It's a lighter side of the defenseman's job. Meanwhile, Jon Merrill has been a contributor on both ends of the rink.
Wild
November 13, 2021

Wild-Seattle game recap

A quick look at Saturday night's game.
Wild
November 12, 2021
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam was the celebrity who fired the crowd at Thursday’s Kraken game.

Wild gameday: Another visit to Seattle to face the expansion Kraken

Saturday night's game is the finale of a three-game road swing for the Wild, which won in Arizona and lost in Vegas.