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Injured Kaprizov misses Wild game and matchup against complimentary Ovechkin
Washington star Alex Ovechkin called Minnesota's young forward an "obviously talented player"
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Wild pulls off improbable 3-2 shootout win over Capitals
Missing nine players, the Wild took advantage of an own goal by Washington, and scored again in the game's final minute before picking up the extra point in the shootout.
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Wild-Washington game recap
A quick look at Saturday night's dramatic comeback.
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Minnesota's pro teams find new source of revenue with ad placement on uniforms
The Minnesota Timberwolves, Wild and Vikings all entered new agreements for jersey and helmet ad placements in 2021.
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Ovechkin, Capitals to face undermanned Wild at Xcel Energy Center
Washington captain Alex Ovechkin comes to town as the NHL's third-leading scorer, with his team playing well on road
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Injured Kaprizov won't play Saturday; loss stings as Wild prepares to face Capitals
Coach Dean Evason says Thursday night's hit on Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov was not "a hockey play" and a big loss to his team and the NHL.
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Cheap hit knocks out Kirill Kaprizov; Gophers hoops with Marcus Fuller
The Wild got a much-needed win over Pittsburgh but it came with great cost. Plus, Marcus Fuller joins to talk Gophers hoops and Mark Craig shares his NFL picks.
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Kaprizov injured via 'predatorial hit' in Wild's 3-2 victory over Boston
Kirill Kaprizov left in the second period after getting boarded by Boston's Trent Frederic, who received a minor penalty to go along with a major for fighting the Dmitry Kulikov after the hit.
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Wild's Boldy lives a dream, scoring game-winner vs. Bruins in NHL debut
The forward, who grew up in nearby Millis, Mass., and played at Boston College, had nine family members and several college teammates in the stands at TD Garden cheering him on.
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Thursday's Wild-Boston game recap
A quick look at Thursday night's game as the Wild returned to the ice.
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Wild's Duhaime out vs. Bruins after positive COVID-19 test
The Wild, looking for its first win since Dec. 9, could be down one more player on Thursday when the team faces off against the Bruins at TD Garden.
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Wanting more from Cousins (again); Wild youth movement begins
On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand dissects Cousins' first comments since missing Sunday's game against Green Bay.
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With new COVID mandates, Vikings, Wild fans will have to mask up
The policy also applies to the Timberwolves, who don't have a home game until Jan. 16.
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Rask clears waivers for Wild, headed for taxi squad; Bjugstad sidelined
Center Victor Rask, in the final year of a six-year, $24 million contract, can be on the taxi squad for a maximum of 20 consecutive days.
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With Talbot out, Kahkonen steps in as Wild's starting goalie
The Finland native's nine-game winning streak last season was fifth longest by a rookie in NHL history.
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Wild calls up first-round picks Boldy, Rossi from minor leagues
Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi, 20-year-old forwards and the Wild's two top prospects, could make their NHL debuts when the team plays in Boston on Thursday night.
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Wild winger Greenway in COVID protocols, goalie Talbot injured
The team could also elevate one of its top prospects, Matt Boldy or Marco Rossi, on Tuesday as it prepares for Thursday's game in Boston.
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Actor Jon Hamm soaks up Minneapolis' dive-bar scene around NHL game
"Mad Men's" Don Draper was spotted all over town at Palmer's, Dusty's and Bryant-Lake Bowl during the frigid weekend.
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What's wrong? Wild seeking answers after Winter Classic breakdown
Leaving behind its historic Winter Classic appearance, solving a season-worst five-game losing streak is being complicated by injuries and game postponements.
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38,600 NHL Winter Classic hockey fans brave subzero temps
Fans dressed in layers upon layers for the outdoor game at Target Field on Saturday night under exceedingly cold conditions.
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Around the NHL
- Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
- Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
- Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2
- Bobrovsky makes incredible save during Panthers-Lightning playoff game
- Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs
- Hyman gets 1st playoff hat trick, McDavid has 5 assists as Oilers beat Kings 7-4 in Game 1
- Vegas captain Stone scores quick in return and defending Cup champions open with 4-3 win at Dallas
- Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead
- Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece
- Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
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