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In a frosty Winter Classic, Wild comes out cold and loses to Blues 6-4
St. Louis handled the chilly conditions better, dominating through two periods as the Wild lost its fifth in a row.
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Nine with Minnesota ties named to U.S. women's Olympic hockey team
The roster includes 13 holdovers from the 2018 Olympic team, the first U.S. squad since 1998 to win Olympic gold in women's hockey.
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Blues handled the cold weather well, especially after sunny entrance
St. Louis players arrived at frosty Target Field dressed in short sleeves before later heating up on the ice.
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Neal: 'The State of Hockey' lived up to its name despite Wild coming up on the short end
Fans and celebs alike came out for a well-orchestrated, though chilly, NHL Winter Classic at Target Field.
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Wild defenseman Brodin misses Winter Classic because of COVID-19
Calen Addison was activated from the taxi squad with captain Jared Spurgeon already out from the blue line group.
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Reusse: Minnesota outdoor hockey, from Marvin to Motzko to Micheletti
Saturday's Winter Classic at Target Field will be the marquee event for the NHL.
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NHL Winter Classic embraces All-Hockey Hair traditions
A video features Wild and Blues players adopting the classic poses made famous at the state tournament while past team members will be at the event.
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Wild gets Winter Classic dress rehearsal at Target Field practice
The players got used to the elements under the bright lights, but colder weather is in the Saturday forecast.
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Winter Classic preview: Wild vs. St. Louis
Defenseman Calen Addison was activated from the taxi squad Saturday with defenseman Jonas Brodin doubtful while in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.
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Beyond the spectacle, the Wild has job to do in Winter Classic
The team, which until recently sat atop the Western Conference, skates into its matchup with rival St. Louis on a four-game losing streak.
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Neal: My picks for who will inspire us in Minnesota sports in 2022
Sports inspirations for a new year: Columnist La Velle E. Neal III picks a player, a team and a leader who can be our sources for optimism as we begin a new year.
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Wild has two more games postponed, including Monday at Ottawa
A game Jan. 12 at Edmonton will also be rescheduled.
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As Winter Classic nears, Wild players recall hockey at its most elemental
"It's where the love of the game comes from," captain and defenseman Jared Spurgeon said of his youthful days playing pickup games on outdoor rinks.
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Year of Minnesota sports are nearly history; 10 topics that stood out
To help you build optimism for 2022, Michael Rand lists 10 things from 2021 that kept us entertained.
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'Passion and compassion': Wild's Evason gets three-year extension
Coach Dean Evason and his staff received contract extensions only days before the group is set to lead the Wild against the Blues in the Winter Classic at Target Field.
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Under new guidelines, Wild might get Brodin back for Winter Classic
Defenseman Jonas Brodin now faces only a five-day isolation period instead of 10 from the NHL's new COVID policy as Saturday's game approaches.
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Wild players excited for Winter Classic — except for bitter cold part
Below-zero temperatures are expected Saturday for the NHL's marquee event at Target Field.
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Around the NHL
- Radek Faksa scores in return, Stars oust defending Stanley Cup champ Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 7
- Zibanejad has 2 goals and 1 assist, Panarin scores as Rangers beat Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1
- Panthers, Bruins set to meet again in playoff rematch, this time in Round 2
- Bruins taking lessons, sense of fight into 2nd-round matchup with Panthers
- David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
- Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is available for Game 7 with Bruins after sitting last 2 games
- Bourbonnais, Shelton propel New York to 5-2 victory over Minnesota in regular-season finale
- The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville
- Noah Hanifin breaks late tie, Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
- Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal
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