… at Xcel Energy Center. The Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports 2) Staal nets two of three Wild goals: Eric Staal had a red-hot start to the season, but has significantly cooled down since the …
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As soon as the check clears, Golden Knights ready to deal
… years. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league doesn’t know exactly how the mumps returned but noted that other sports have seen isolated incidents, too. Daly said the NHL is promoting “education, reinforcement of precautions and booster …
Mumps the word: Players hope NHL can contain latest outbreak
… in places where people have had prolonged close contact with a person with the virus, such as school, dorms or sports teams. In an email to The Associated Press , NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly wrote it’s unclear what prompted the recurrence. As …
Wild acquires Martin Hanzal, Ryan White from Coyotes with eye on Stanley Cup
The Coyotes’ Martin Hanzal checked Chicago’s Tanner Kero during a recent game. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher called him the “top rental forward” on the market.
Postgame: Old nemesis sends Wild into bye with a stinging defeat
Jonathan Toews joined Corey Perry and Doug Weight as the only players in NHL history to have five points in a game against the Wild when the Chicago Blackhawks captain scored three goals and two assists in a 5-3 victory Tuesday night. The Blackhawks moved within five points of the Wild, which could have temporarily taken over the NHL wins and points lead.
Zach Parise scores twice, Wild beat Red Wings 6-3
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Zach Parise scored twice and Devan Dubnyk made 30 saves to help the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Sunday.
Martin Havlat Retires
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Sean Monahan’s two goals lead Calgary Flames past Minnesota Wild 5-1
Sean Monahan scored twice to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday. Deryk Engelland had a goal and an assist for the Flames , who have won back-to-back games after losing their previous four.
Stewart-Schroeder combo clicking for Wild
Wild wing Chris Stewart celebrated his goal against the Blackhawks with center Jordan Schroeder on Sunday. The two, along with Tyler Graovac, have proved to be a potent fourth line recently.
Burns’ big season; Staal, Maroon and Gagner producing at bargain price
When the San Jose Sharks traded for former Minnesota Wild first-round pick Brent Burns, they believed they were getting a difference-maker on the back-end. But even the Sharks probably couldn’t have anticipated Burns’ explosion into one of the most prolific offensive defencemen the NHL has seen in recent decades.
Burns’ big season; Staal, Maroon and Gagner producing at bargain price
Anaheim Ducks’ Andrew Cogliano works against San Jose Sharks’ Brent Burns during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. When the San Jose Sharks traded for former Minnesota Wild first-round pick Brent Burns they believed they were getting a real difference-maker on the back-end.
Surging Wild beat Blackhawks, 3-2, for Western Conference lead
CHICAGO – Playing on the road for the second straight night against one of their biggest rivals, Devan Dubnyk and the Minnesota Wild rallied to another impressive victory. Dubnyk made 33 saves, Jason Pominville scored in the third period and Minnesota beat the Blackhawks, 3-2, on Sunday to grab sole possession of the top spot in the Western Conference.
Boudreau tests his vets, team by giving them Wednesday off
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Bruce Boudreau wins in Anaheim return as Wild beat Ducks 2-1
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson holds Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson holds Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.
Wild win in Bruce Boudreau’s return to Anaheim
Wild win in Bruce Boudreau’s return to Anaheim The Wild beat the Ducks – who won four division titles under Boudreau – 2-1 on Sunday. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i8L2YZ ANAHEIM, Calif.
Postgame: Wild gets point in L.A. but sees its seven-game road win streak end
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Gameday preview: Wild at Anaheim
Preview: Former Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau rolls into his first game in Anaheim since being fired last April. The Wild leads the West with a .697 points percentage and 7-0-2 in its past nine road games.
Game Day Preview #40, Minnesota Wild @ Los Angeles Kings
Apparently writing about both a) my local weather and b) how easy it should have been for a Kings win over Detroit last time caused both to go a little topsy turvy. It managed to get even colder here and the Kings had a dreadful performance against the Red Wings.
All four Wild prospects showing well at the World Juniors
The Minnesota Wild have only made 11 draft picks in the last two years, but it sure seems like they made some good ones based on what’s happening at the World Juniors. American forwards Jordan Greenway and Luke Kunin have also shown well.
Wild win 12th in a row, 6-4 against Islanders
… the first time in NHL history two teams have had concurrent win streaks of at least 12 games, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. “They have a will to win,” Minnesota coach Bruce Boudreau said of his team. “I mean, they like this. I’m sure …
Wild chase Lundqvist, beat Rangers 7-4 for 10th straight win
Mikko Koivu, Nino Niederreiter and Marco Scandella scored in a 5-minute span early in the second period, and the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Rangers 7-4 on Friday night for their franchise-record 10th straight win. Mikael Granlund, Jason Zucker, Matt Dumba and Charlie Coyle also scored for the Wild , who chased Henrik Lundqvist with four goals on 13 shots.
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Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Friday night for their 12th straight win. Columbus improved to 23-5-4, the best start in franchise history.
Man About Town’s Top 5 Things To Do On New Year’s Eve
… Office is seeking the public’s help locating several individuals they believe passed forged checks. The Ultimate Sports Viewing Guide For Christmas Weekend In case you don’t feel like watching A Christmas Story all weekend, here’s some sports action …
DraftKings NHL Picks: December 20th Daily Top Plays
… Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Minnesota Wild beat the Boston Bruins 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings NHL Picks Tonight’s DraftKings NHL Picks slate features 12 games, with Boston (3.2), Minnesota (3.1), Chicago (3.1), …