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NHL looks to create 'ultimate hockey experience' for Winter Classic at Target Field
Construction has begun on a venue that'll host the Wild and Blues on Jan. 1, including an NHL ice sheet and a league-record eight pond-hockey rinks to host over 100 players.
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Wild's game on Saturday postponed due to COVID outbreak on Panthers
Florida is without at least five players who have tested positive this week, and the NHL has shut down the Panthers until two days after Christmas.
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Evason rips Wild after loss; not-so-fond memories of Vikings vs. Bears
Dean Evason talked about all the things he didn't like in the Wild's loss to Buffalo and NFL writer Mark Craig joins the Daily Delivery podcast to share tales of Soldier Field as a nightmare destination.
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Lackluster Wild loses shootout, drops 3rd in row for first time under Evason
The defeats follow an eight-game winning streak that vaulted the Wild to the top of the Western Conference. "We probably deserved worse," coach Dean Evason said of the loss to Buffalo.
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Thursday's Wild-Buffalo game recap
Tage Thompson's shootout goal was the game-winner.
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With COVID spiking, Wild's concerns include safety, Olympics
Coach Dean Evason said "everybody's trying to do the right things." Nico Sturm isn't optimistic that NHL players will skate in the Beijing Games.
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Gigi Marvin officially retires; Minnesota women's soccer team names coaching staff
Marvin helped Team USA to a gold medal at the last Olympic Games.
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Wild returns after postponement; Brodin back, Talbot in goal vs. Sabres
The Wild had its game Tuesday postponed after four Carolina players tested positive for COVID-19, delaying Jonas Brodin's return to play.
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Would adding specialists put the Wild over the top this year?
If we judge the Wild to be on the path to the playoffs, what are areas they might seek to enhance their chances of a deep run toward the Stanley Cup?
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Gameday preview: Buffalo heads to the X after much-needed victory
The Sabres stop by Xcel Energy Center after snapping a seven-game losing streak.
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Forced to find replacements, Wild's defensive makeover a major success
Without Ryan Suter, Ian Cole and Carson Soucy — all of whom departed in different ways — the Wild turned to free agency to replenish its defense.
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Wild-Carolina game postponed as COVID creeps through the NHL
Tuesday night's game was the ninth one postponed by the NHL this season, and a number of teams placed players in virus protocols amid an assortment of concerns.
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Reusse: From Kamloops to St. Paul, Wild's Evason feels a need for speed
Coach Dean Evason showed instincts for teaching the game while still a player, and his development of a free-wheeling offense — and the addition of superstar-in-the-making Kirill Kaprizov — elevated the Wild to among the NHL elite.
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Four Minnesotans, three Gophers named to U.S. junior hockey team
Brock Faber returns after helping the Americans to a gold medal last time. Six Wild draft picks are in the tournament.
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After missing two games, Brodin returning to Wild lineup tonight
Defenseman Jonas Brodin was sidelined with an upper-body injury and the Wild lost both games on its road trip while he was out.
Olympics
Wild's Guerin named GM of U.S. Olympic men's hockey team
Bill Guerin was an assistant to Stan Bowman, who resigned in October. The team will be named on New Year's Day. Guerin was a player on three Olympic teams.
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Free fan festival will precede Wild's New Year's Day game at Target Field
Hockey-themed activities will take place inside and outside Target Center on Jan. 1.
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Wild leading NHL in goals, but the power play is just ordinary
You'd think that the high-scoring Wild would be even more dangerous when it has an extra man on the ice. Well, you'd be wrong.
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Special teams failures bite Wild in second consecutive loss, 6-4 to Golden Knights
The Wild couldn't capitalize on the man-advantage, including a 5-on-3.
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Around the NHL
- The San Jose Sharks win the NHL draft lottery and right to No. 1 pick for 1st time in team history
- PWHL Playoffs: Women's hockey takes center stage in Toronto while Knight and Poulin renew rivalry
- Bruins-Panthers getting set for Game 1. Canucks-Oilers ready to open their series
- St. Louis Blues remove interim tag and name Drew Bannister full-time coach
- Toronto treads lightly, choosing 4th-place Minnesota over 3rd-place Boston as PWHL playoff opponent
- Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead
- After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better
- PWHL's strong first season coincides with a growing appetite for women's sports
- Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7-game series
- Radek Faksa scores in return, Stars oust defending Stanley Cup champ Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 7
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