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Wild faces must-win Game 6 in St. Louis after Game 5 loss to Blues
The Wild is one loss from being out of the playoffs despite a historic performance by Kirill Kaprizov, which ended up being overshadowed by Vladimir Tarasenko's third-period hat trick.
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Despite Sunday's loss, Wild not looking at changes for Game 5
There were signs at practice that coach Dean Evason will not make changes for tonight's game at the X, which will move the winner within one game of winning the playoff series.
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Will Kevin Fiala show up tonight + are the Twins for real?
The Wild's star winger is having his second straight subpar playoff year, and that's hurting his team. Plus, Phil Miller joins host Michael Rand and brings some optimism to questions about the Twins.
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Wild needs more from Fiala's line to successfully battle Blues
Kevin Fiala's line, which includes Matt Boldy and Frederick Gaudreau, has scored just one goal heading into tonight's Game 5 of the playoffs. 'We'll have a chat with them,' coach Dean Evason said.
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Wild hopes to take advantage of home ice in Game 5
Both teams have won on the road as the Western Conference playoff series is tied at two.
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Patrick Reusse on the Wild's missed chance, Twins and Kentucky Derby
It was a jam-packed Monday Daily Delivery podcast with host Michael Rand.
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Wild fails to cash in on opportunities, falls 5-2 to Blues in Game 4
Two goals in a 54-second span in the second period gave St. Louis a cushion that the Wild couldn't wipe out, and the series returns to Tuesday's Game 5 at Xcel Energy Center tie 2-2.
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Wild fails to generate another multigoal comeback
For the fourth time in as many games in this series, the team that scored first went on to win.
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Wild looks to fill 'tip jar' of pucks all the way to the Stanley Cup
Inspired by a road trip to Nashville last month, the team is dropping a puck into a bucket for every playoff win, and the goal is to get to 16.
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Wild's 'GREEF' line is checking and scoring vs. Blues
Jordan Greenway, Joel Eriksson Ek and Marcus Foligno are facing St. Louis' top line, and contributing on offense, too, with four goals in three games.
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Both teams staying with goaltenders in Wild-Blues series
Marc-Andre Fleury and Ville Husso continue to hold things down as series switches to St. Louis.
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Wild takes control of series with Game 3 blowout win over Blues
From the start - 39 seconds in, to be exact - the Wild was on its game and cruised to a 5-1 win to go up 2-1 in the series.
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Wild-St. Louis Game 3 recap
A quick look at Friday night's victory.
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After Game 2 success, Wild not making lineup changes tonight
The Wild has lost seven in a row at Enterprise Center — where Games 3 and 4 will be played tonight and Sunday — getting outscored 35-15 in those games.
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Souhan: Wild should put goonery aside in favor of skill — and humor
Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, owner of three Stanley Cup titles, responded to the Game 1 loss to St. Louis with humor more than intensity. He may be on to something.
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Kaprizov changed little, but outcome was much better in Game 2
The Wild was held scoreless by the Blues in Game 1, but standout winger Kirill Kaprizov helped change that with a hat trick in a 6-2 victory that evened the first-round, best-of-seven series at 1-1.
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Eriksson Ek's value always appreciated by his Wild teammates
Joel Eriksson Ek is a physical presence, a clutch scorer and one of the NHL's top defensive forwards. His play sparked the Wild's resurgence in Game 2 against the Blues on Wednesday to even the series at 1-1.
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3 ex-Gophers among 5 Minnesotans on U.S. team for world championship
The U.S. national team leaves for Finland on Saturday, plays an exhibition game against Canada on Wednesday and opens the tournament on May 13 against Latvia.
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Wild turns tables with a big win + $20 a month for Bally Sports North?
Michael Rand offers up two hot topics on the Daily Delivery: The Wild's Game 2 turnaround and a streaming platform to watch Minnesota sports. Plus, a visit with Loons goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair and wondering about Dylan Bundy.
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Around the NHL
- 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
- Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
- NHL players are refining the art of the bank shot via ricochet off the masks of the goaltenders
- Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round
- Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs
- Toronto clinches top spot in PWHL with 4-1 win over Minnesota
- Hurricanes' depth proves critical to secure 2nd-round playoff matchup against the Rangers
- Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier score goals and Predators stay alive with 2-1 win over Canucks
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