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May 2, 2022
The Wild brought in three-time champion Marc-Andre Fleury, the reigning Vezina Trophy recipient as the NHL’s top goalie and a shoo-in for the Hall o

Meet goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, who plays better 'when I'm having fun'

In addition to a future Hall of Famer, the Wild also acquired a practical jokester nicknamed "Flower" who talks to the goal post and wears flashy gear when they traded for Fluery in March.
Wild
May 2, 2022
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates scoring the game winning point in a power play overtime. The Minnesota Wild hosted the Calgar

Scoggins: Wild finally enters playoffs with high-end scoring threats

Expectations for the Wild are higher now that Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala offer potent threats on different lines.
Wild
May 1, 2022
Marcus Foligno and Wild fans celebrated a goal on Tuesday.

Wild's injured Foligno vows to play: 'It'd feel wrong sitting out'

A knee-on-knee hit in the season's final regular-season game seemed likely to sideline winger Marcus Foligno.
Wild
April 30, 2022
Wild forward Kevin Fiala says he’s “pretty proud of the whole season” after recording career highs in goals, assists and points.

Wild's Fiala playing his best hockey but thinks he has 'much, much more to go'

Kevin Fiala posted career highs in goals (33), assists (52) and points (85) during the regular season.
Wild
April 30, 2022
Kirill Kaprizov, left, and Mats Zuccarello found strong chemistry with the Wild this season.

Kaprizov and Zuccarello have creative connection for Wild

Next up for the Wild's dynamic duo of Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello is to translate their talent to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Wild
April 30, 2022
If Wild fans see a lot of both Marc-Andre Fleury and Cam Talbot this postseason, that would be a good thing.

Scoggins: Talbot or Fleury? Goalie debate shows Wild in good spot

Wild will need both goaltenders for a deep playoff run so don't lose your voice arguing about who's No. 1. Is there really even a need to have that debate?
Sports
April 30, 2022
Weekend Frenzy: Wolves collapse, Vikings anger, Wild ascends

Weekend Frenzy: Wolves collapse, Vikings anger, Wild ascends

On a Daily Delivery special edition, all of the big news involving the Vikings, Wolves and Wild gets a thorough examination by Michael Rand.
Wild
April 30, 2022
Minnesota Wild's Jordan Greenway (18) checks Colorado Avalanche's Erik Johnson (6 ) into the Wild bench in the second period of an NHL hockey game Fri

Wild beats Colorado for home ice, loses Foligno to injury on illegal hit

Marcus Foligno was kneed by Kurtis MacDermid, who received a game misconduct, in the first period. Foligno's status for the playoffs, which begin Monday, is uncertain.
Wild
April 30, 2022

Wild-Colorado game recap

Winger Kirill Kaprizov tallied a goal and assist to finish the season with 108 points.
Wild
April 29, 2022
Wild General Manager Bill Guerin: “Making the playoffs is nice, but that’s not enough.”

As Wild sets records, Guerin points to different kind of milestones

General Manager Bill Guerin said there are higher expectations as the team enters the playoffs and a first-round matchup against St. Louis that could be one of the NHL's best.
Wild
April 28, 2022
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov took a shot on goal in the first period.

Kaprizov scores winner in OT as Wild's special teams shine vs. Calgary

Playing a playoff-caliber opponent, the Wild took a step closer to home-ice advantage as Kirill Kaprizov scored 44 seconds into overtime to secure a 3-2 win.
Wild
April 28, 2022
Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22) reacts with right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Colo

Wild-Colorado game preview: Fleury to start regular-season finale

The Wild is 1-1-1 vs. the Avalanche this season, winning the last meeting 3-2 in overtime on March 27.
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April 28, 2022
Dermot Cowley, owner of O’Donovan’s Irish Pub, unpacked some coasters while getting ready for a Twins crowd last year.

Playoff mania for Wolves, Wild drives big boost for downtowns

Sports pubs, hotels have not seen this much traffic since the pandemic began.
Wild
April 28, 2022
Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot (33) stops Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) from scoring in the third period. The Minnesota Wild hos

Thursday's Wild-Calgary game recap

Kirill Karpizov notched his 106th point of the season, scoring the game-winner in overtime.
April 28, 2022
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov took a shot on goal in the first period.

Kirill Kaprizov scores game-winner in overtime as Wild tops Calgary

Playing a playoff-caliber opponent, the Wild took a step closer to home-ice advantage as Kirill Kaprizov scored 44 seconds into overtime to secure a 3-2 win.
Wild
April 28, 2022
Minnesota Wild goalie Marc Andre Fleury (29) Tuesday, April 26, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startri

Earlier shellacking by Flames prompted Wild roster enhancements

Being outscored 12-4 by Calgary in consecutive games in February and March was General Manager Bill Guerin's motivation to bring in players to supplement the team's depth, toughness and goaltending.
Wild
April 28, 2022
Minnesota Wild goalie Cam Talbot (33) defends the net in an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (

Talbot back in net for Wild in second-to-last game of season

Cam Talbot will be back in net for the Wild, his first start since last Thursday, and none of the team's injured players will return against Calgary.
Sports
April 28, 2022
Maybe the Vikings should take a wide receiver in the first round?

Vikings draft: WR intrigue at No. 12? Plus Joe Ryan dominates again

And Wild writer Sarah McLellan joins host Michael Rand on Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast.
Wild
April 28, 2022
November 27, 2021 A NCAA men's hockey game between the Minnesota Gophers and the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Ralph Engelstad Arena in

2 freshman leave U hockey: Lucius signs with Jets; Broz plans to transfer

First-round draft pick Chaz Lucius signed a three-year, contract with Winnipeg and forward Tristan Broz put his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Wild
April 27, 2022
Joel Eriksson Ek of the Wild beat Arizona goalie Karel Vejmelka in the third period Tuesday at Xcel Energy Center.

Wild, Blues battle for home ice. What Minnesota needs to win it

The teams are tied with 109 points going into the final two days of the season. Here's a look at the schedule and possible outcomes.
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